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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1960

Page

3

Transcontinental Hike Temporarily Interrupted

State police and Dr Barbara Moore differed on how the incident occurred but the 56 year old British vegetarian remained in the hospital after a transient interruption during the cross country trek.

Brazil Ind Barbara Moore San Francisco New York Indianapolis Illinois-Indiana Moore U.S. 40 Elizabeth M. Kline Shamokin Clay County Kansas Harry Moore

U S Reports 300000 Red Era Espionage Agents

Washington officials told a Senate committee that the Soviet Union and its allies run at least 300000 trained espionage and security officers worldwide. The State Department released the blueprint amid hearings on the U2 incident, noting 4000000 foreign Communist adherents and 350 spies convicted in free world nations.

Washington UPI Soviet Union Red Free World United States Department Senate Foreign Relations Committee Christian A. Herter J. William Fulbright D-Ark Communist Bloc Kremlin

Texas Population Growings By 1960 Census Figures

Texas added about 2 million residents in the past decade. Preliminary 1960 census puts Texas at 9,493,895, a 23.1 percent rise since 1950, trailing only five states in growth. Dallas County shows 946,524 amid late revisions for Dallas city’s population. Harris County near 1,226,000. Dallas 614,799 in 1950.

Dallas Texas James Stroud Bruce Alger Census Bureau Dallas County Harris County Houston New York California Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio

United jet nose wheell breaks and nose-overs at O Hare

An United Airlines jet from New York to Los Angeles with 41 passengers and seven crew nosed over in heavy mud after landing at O’Hare in rain. Authorities say no one was hurt. Passengers were transferred to another plane for the flight to Los Angeles.

Chicago API United Ai Lines O'Hare International United New York Idemid Field

Government Denies Charge In Furniture Procurement Case

Washington reports the State Department will issue a detailed refutation of Sen. William Proxmire's charges that nine contracts totaling 593,400 for embassy furniture abroad lacked competitive bidding. Proxmire criticized Caracas purchases and plane shipping during an on going probe into government spending. Secretary Moeller’s son, Frederick E. Mueller, denies involvement, saying his firm had no government solicitations and that the Caracas deal followed standard practice.

Washington State Department William Proxmire D-Wis Proxmire Senate Frederick H. Mueller Mueller Grand Rapids Mich Frederick E. Mueller Proventre Maeler Metals Comp Caracas Moeller

Writer Says The Record Has Culture

Washington writer Dick West argues the Congressional Record shows literary merit and cultural value. He praises random pieces from the May 25 issue including prose on the prairie chicken and a Slater High School commencement address while noting varied outside contributions and editorial work.

Dick West Washington UPI New York Times Washington New York Edgar Slater, Mo Benson

Fresh Air Therapy Leads Pasaaic Jadt Warden Suspension

In Paterson New Jersey Hiram L Schoonfield the Pas saic County Jail warden is suspended as authorities probe charges he moved four inmates from the prison to help build a fence around his home He says the inmates were indoors too long and needed occupational therapy.

United Press International Fresh Air Therapy Paterson, NJ UPI Hiram L. Schoonfield Passaic County Jadt Schoomfield War Bath Enghad Mactuat Gan Metzl Wy Sokbees

Boy nearly swept out to sea on magic carpet ride

In Wells England an AP report describes David Lilley riding a makeshift magic carpet, a beach air mattress. A strong gust lifted him and the mattress into water and a boat rescued Lilley from two yards offshore.

Wells England David Lilley

Executive Succumbs in Ottawa

Brooke Clax ton, 62, former Liberal defense minister and Canadian head of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., died Monday in Ottawa.

Ottawa UPI Brooke Claxton Liberal Party The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Advertisement for Odessa water and sewer bids 1960

Legal notice for sealed proposals to Odessa Texas City Council for Rochester Heights Addition water and sewer works. Bids must include 5 percent cashier or certified check, 100 percent bond, and plans available for deposit. open 9:15 a.m. June 28 1960 in Odessa. Owner reserves right to reject or accept bids.

Notice to Bidders Odessa Texas House Move 1960

Sealed proposals to purchase and remove a house on Tract 5 Malone Subdivision in Odessa Texas are due June 28 1960 at 8 AM. Bids require certified or cashier’s check equal to 5 percent of the bid and must include both script and figures. The city reserves right to reject bids waive formalities inspect site and move the building between June 28 and July 28 1960 with forfeiture of property if not removed.

Odessa Texas Tuesaday Aixhy Malone Malone Subdivision Odecasa Chreeche Bjoders City of East 8Th State of Jewel Saunders

Odessa Advertises Bid for East 8th Widening Project

JewEl Saunders notes sealed proposals for East 8th Widening job 60-013.32 in Odessa Texas. Bids due June 28, 1960 with 5 percent bid guarantee and 100 percent performance bond required. Plans and specs at City Engineer office. deposit $20 refundable on bona fide bid.

Ector County set to raise sheriff and commissioner salaries

The Commissioners Court of Ector County announces salary raises effective August 1 1960. The sheriff will receive 1500.00 per year and County Commissioners 1038.27 per year. Edna Smith is listed as County Clerk.

Odessa Commissioners’ Court Ector County Edna’ Smith Texas

Classified Listing Index In Period Advertisement

An indexed catalog of classified sections including Announcements Card of Thanks Lost and Found Personal Transportation Financial Services Employment Hobbies Household Goods Pets Photography Poultry Sewing Machines Sports Miscellaneous Real Estate Automotive and more. Appears as a dense inventory noting numerous categories and subcategories for posting notices and ads in a historical newspaper classifieds page.

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Mag quavtery attached. So See ee ee paren zee, Ko Drea.

Odessa business opportunities and sale notices

GOOD money making trailer court with 15 spaces and mature grounds in Odessa offered for $1,0000 terms. Also cafe for sale with good stock and building. beauty salon with new equipment and operator available for lease or sale. Contact details: Koy Waldrop EM 7422 EM 138 EM 64 and Mra Viigil Trower Box 23 Midkift Texas.

Odessa Koy Waldrop Mra Viigil Trower Midkift Texas West Texas Odessa American Lumber Yard Goldsmith Andrews

Classified Advertising Rates Effective November 1959 Odessa American

Rates for word ads in Odessa Texas include 6 cents per word per day with a minimum charge. Capitalized words incur 2 cents per word per day. Card of Thanks and In Memoriam notices priced per line. Open classified display rates set by column inch. Display rates apply to all display ads with specific timing for Sunday through Friday deadlines. The Odessa American reserves right to edit or reject classified ads and is not responsible for errors after publication.

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