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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

3

Yen For Drinks Nets Bonanza

A youth in WIG SPRING WA devised a coin trick to steal from a vending machine. He used a Japanese coin to obtain a cold drink and receive 15 cents change. The scheme yielded about 3.20 dollars in cash and multiple drinks before the owner realized the ruse.

Real busyness as a key to good business practice

The phrase highlights that sustained activity and attentive effort drive successful commerce. Emphasizing steady work, practitioners aim to balance efficiency with consistency to foster growth and reliability in markets.

Race Relations Top Public Concern in Catholic Digest Poll

A Catholic Digest survey shows 45 percent of respondents name the racial question as the United States' biggest problem, with 32 percent pointing to the atomic bomb and cold war and 36 percent to juvenile delinquency. The findings highlight race relations as the foremost issue in public thinking.

New York United States

Chronicle chief John T. Jones Jr. succeeds Jesse H. Jones

John T. Jones Jr. becomes director at American General Insurance Co following the death of his uncle Jesse H. Jones, taking over as head relative to the insurance entity. The Houston Chronicle reports the succession within the corporate leadership.

Houston U The Houston Chronicle John T. Jones Jr Jesse H. Jones American General Insurance Co

Sprawling Electronics Industry Eyes Business Future Warily

Chicago reports the broad electronics sector, from guided missile parts to home appliances, remains cautious about the economy. Consumer TV sales falter while defense and industry sales hold, with plant layoffs and price cuts noted. leaders project steady growth for a six billion dollar business this year.

Chicago Motorola Zenith Radio Admiral

Hand Frozen In Cooling Attempt In Arden Hills

Ramsey County sheriff Robert Olson responded to a call about a girl with a hand frozen in a freezer. In Arden Hills he found 11 year old Geraldine Ivanouskas with her hand stuck, he used ice water to free her and she recovered fully.

ST. Paul Minn. UK Robert Olson Ramsey County Dhe Mercury Olson J. W. Ivanouskos Arden Hills Geraldine Ivanouskas Geraldine

Odessan Rites Set At Monahans

Graveside services for Mrs. Claudia Thomas 80 were scheduled for 4:30 p m Friday at Monahans Cemetery. She died Thursday at Edge Trailer Courts after a long illness. Burial under Paul A Rix Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, a brother, two sisters, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Rev Neil Pointer to officiate.

Clauedia Thomas Monahans Thomas Edge Trailer Courts Odessa West Texas Neil Pointer First Christian Church Paul A. Rix K. C. Edge J. L. Carroll W. D. Moon Fannie Parker Whiteface Vada Richardson Oklahoma City

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