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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1958

Page

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Airman Vanishes After Rascal Run In Light Plane Flight

19 year old Airman Donald Keeton of Dallas disappeared after renting a yellow two seat Cessna 120 in Gulfport and flying north from Alexandria with less than two hours fuel. He telephoned from New Orleans to acquaintances, spoke of a nightclub entertainer, and fled from Esler Field after a note hinted at death by air. Searches by multiple parishes failed to locate the plane or any wreckage as authorities pursued clues in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Alexandria New Orleans Donald Keeton Dallas Richard Bowen W. M. Mayo Keeton Mayo Bowen Anna Belle Keeton Keesler Gulfport W. H. Chevis Chevis Esler Field Bienville Red River Shreveport Doris Lynn Bowling Keesler Afb Louisiana United Press International

Cyprus Turmoil Surges as British Ready Cyprus Curfew

In Nicosia clashes widen with Greek and Turkish Cypriots. British troops quell mobs arresting dozens as curfews tighten and Greek demand for union with Greece clashes with Turkish calls for partition. London signals more reinforcements as violence escalates.

Nicosia Cyprus Raneau England Fat Britain Rushtu Zorlu Ankara Heeys Mediterranean Greece War Office London

Khrushchev letter to Eisenhower studied at State Department

State Department officials studied an 18 page Khrushchev letter with 20 pages of annexes delivered by Sergei Striganov. The note, amid Mos cow summit talks with Gromyko, reflected impatience and possible direct appeal to the President. Tass and ADN reports of a supposed Dulles instruction were labeled forged.

Washington State Department Mien Khrushchev Esenhowes Ruslan Robert Murphy Sergei R. Striganov Moscow Andrei Gromyko U. S Llewellyn Thompson Britain France Khrushchev Russia United States Tass ADN Secretary of State Dulles

White House Vows Adams Not To Be Fired

The White House said President Eisenhower has no plan to dismiss Sherman Adams, his chief aide who is under House investigators. Press secretary James Hagerty refused to answer whether Adams’ friend Bernard Goldfine once gave Adams a $700 coat.

Washington White House Eisenhower Sherman Adams House James C. Hagerty White [House Adams Bernard Goldfine Hagerty

Eisenhower bids for federal air safety agency plan

President Eisenhower urged Congress to create a unified federal aviation agency to oversee civil and military air traffic. He cited midair collisions and a Grand Canyon crash that killed 128 people, calling for urgent action and full authority for the new entity. He also noted ongoing hearings and supported appointing civilian and military leaders to the agency. Blakley campaign events and Odessa rally details followed in Odessa and Midland appearances.

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Industry Shows Production Hike In May

The Federal Reserve Board reported May marked the first upturn in U S industrial production since last June. Economic activity firmed after eight months of decline in the board's monthly summary of business conditions.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Today

Rebels vow to keep arming Lebanon against Chamoun regime

Rebels in Lebanon declare they will continue arms shipments to oppose President Camille Chamoun and pro Western government in defiance of U N observers and Security Council plans. They blame United Arab Republic for blocking aid and call for cross border action while naming the United States Britain France and others as possible suppliers.

Beirut Lebanon Leb Security Esses Nasser Arab Republic Syria Jastine Chamoun United States Britain France Turkey Iraq Jordan Shope

Windstorm Hits West Texas Leaves Muleshoe in Darkness

The West Texas windstorm damaged hangars and cut power in Muleshoe. Reports say four air planes were harmed and part of the city faced outages as the storm raged. Adams said he did not receive any coat or pressure from officials regarding the Goldfine matter. He acknowledged staying at a hotel with Goldfine and defended his actions as unwarranted and unfair.

Adams Associated Press Air Adams Muleshoe Goldfine Hagerty West Texas Hartis Maj Mute Harry Vaughn Rob Truman T Knight Mfké Tain Vaughn Harris Committee Mack Sehalf

Friday the 13th superstition linked to modern fears

Rutgers sociology professor Dr. Joseph B. Maier says belief in Friday the 13th influence can affect real events when people fear bad luck. He notes modern society shares rites like black cats and knocking on wood, and explains historical ties to religious and criminal traditions.

New Brunswick N. J Nana Rutgers University Joseph 8. Maier Dr. Mater Dr Mater Christ

Your Stars and Society Pages Highlight Weekend Tabs

A brisk notice highlights calendar pages, comics, society features on pages 12 and 13, plus sports, editorials, oil news, and a horse sense test. The edition also includes a bridge feature and health tips for readers.

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