Air Reserve Recovery Squadron organized in Odessa area
A unit named the 420th Air Reserve Recovery Squadron is being formed in the Odessa Midland region to provide emergency landing sites for US aircraft if bases are destroyed. Led by Lt Col Archie B. Cord Jr. the unit would operate from a proposed Terminal headquarters and include doctors nurses and rescue staff with reservists meeting monthly and a 15 day annual tour.
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United States
Odessa, Midland
420Th Air Reserve
Archie B. Cord Jr
Odessa
Air Force
Cord
North Alleghaney
Five Workers Die in Fireworks Factory Blast
Five workers died and five others were seriously injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Barcelona on Monday, triggering a large fire and quick response by emergency services. The tragedy raises concerns about safety standards at the facility.
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Barcelona
Spain
Boy's Condition Remains Critical After Odessa Truck Crash
In Sweetwater a year old Odessa boy remains in critical condition at a Sweetwater hospital after a traffic mishap near Roby on Friday. The accident killed two other Sellers children, and Mrs. Truman Sellers 29 is in the hospital not in serious condition. A fourth victim, Mrs. Odas Blair 47, died Monday. Dead also were Sandy Sellers 8 Susie Sellers 5 both of Odessa and Mrs. J. B. Brackeen 78 of Terrell, who was Blair's mother. Ronald K Wise 17 is home on leave after Army recruit training and will report June 23 to Fort Leonard Wood Mo for engi neering training.
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Sweetwater
Odessa
Sweetwater Hospital
Roby Friday
Ricky Sellers
Ronald K. Wise
John Wise
North Grandview
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Bonham Junior High School
Gas Rate Hike Sought By Crane Utility
Southern Union Gas Co of Crane seeks a city approval to raise rates to cover higher material and supply costs. Manager J E McAnally says this is the first adjustment since 1941. The change would add about three cents daily to an average bill and yield roughly $14,000 yearly in extra revenue, with about half to cover higher taxes.
Big Lake Airs Museum Project Plan
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce committee studies a proposal to establish a museum focusing on oilfield and early ranching history. The group also discussed youth recreation teen-age golf and a county-wide celebration with sub committees formed for each project.
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Big Lake
Building Shows New Principle Of Construction
Colorado Springs reports the Broadmoor International Center opening in June. The 38 000 square foot, pillarless hall seats 2400, spans a 180 foot square roof with four corner support, includes a balcony, projection and sound systems, a large stage, hydraulically operated orchestra pit, movable scenery, and a lower level cocktail lounge.
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Colorado Springs
Broadmoor International Center
Refugees Flee Berlin Rising from East Germany
AP reports a steady rise in refugees fleeing Communist East Germany, with West German refugee authorities stating the stream increased by Monday. The report notes ongoing emigration as tensions and political pressures continue to drive people westward seeking safety.
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Berlin
East Germany
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New Broadmoor
Ternational Center
Air Reserve
Odeses
Ector Coun
Odesea Americas
Eurth St
Odeess Post Office
Ele
Aidy
TEXA
Allied Supply & Manufacturing CO
3Rd St
Riad
Furr’s Ole Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings
U.S.D.A
Hea
Grandvie
Internation Center
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