Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

2

President Eisenhower Cancels Japan Visit For Formosa Plans

Manila reports state President Eisenhower plans to bypass Japan and visit Formosa amid Cold War tensions. He faces political pressure, delays, and questions about timing as he travels through the Far East with implications for Korea and U.S. allies. The journey includes a stop in the Philippines and a formal address.

Manila GPI Gm Nowlihe Okimawai Japan Formosa Seoul Philippines Taipei Eisenhower China Korea Quemoy Islands Un-Bay Russia Cves Miss St Paul Wstthi Far East Ipeta Park Hopea South Kor Carlos P Garcia Hagerty Tatu Vicicnenes Tokyo Garcia Phiippines Moderme James

Senate Pushes For Action On Defense Bill

The Senate moved toward adjournment with a 40.3 billion defense appropriation bill and other measures including a new security treaty with Japan and a 1.4 billion omnibus housing bill. The military bill totals about 40.355 billion, with gains for Army Navy Air Force and defense offices, while some senators still seek further funding. The House had approved 33.5 billion for Samos reconnaissance satellites and other escalations. The timing includes a possible late-night session with multiple roll calls.

Washington Senate Momme Mine Mansfield Montana Japan House Eisenhower Secretary of Defence

Traffic Control Worker Rehired in Lexington

In Lexington Ky AP Lark Myers, city electroal control expert who retired last month, will be rehired at 30 a month to perform the same duties. A city official called him the only man who stands 11.

Lexington Ap-Larkam D Myers Cades

Foreign Aid Bill Faces Tug of War in House

In Washington the $3.3845 billion foreign aid bill faces cutting battles as House Republicans push to restore hundreds of millions, while others seek further reductions. The measure, already trimmed from Eisenhower’s request, may go to the Senate in its pared form despite presidential protests. The dispute centers on direct military aid, defense support, and carryover funds, with White House and Defense officials urging restoration of cuts.

Washington House Eisenhower Senate House Appropriations Committee Free World House Committee Esenhower Far East Thomas S. Gates Jr Douglas Dillon Congress

Arsenic Found In Soft Drink Sparks Probe

Hamilton, AP The Butler County Health Department investigates a drive in theater syrup incident after a score of people fell ill. Health Commissioner Alexander Withow said tests showed arsenic in the syrup, with conditions described as severe and rapid. Authorities seek how the contaminant entered the drink.

Hamilton Butler County Health Department Stit Gol Alexander Withow Withow

Compromise Wage Bill Advances In House Labor Panel

The House Labor Committee greenlit a wage bill to raise the federal minimum to 1.25 over time and extend coverage to about seven million workers. The 19 to 9 vote split along party lines, with Rep Landrum among the Democrats opposing and eight Republicans against. The plan mirrors a Democratic bill and the administration’s proposal, extending to retail, laundry, hotel, and local transit firms with at least one million dollars in yearly business.

Washington UPI House Labor Committee Ph) M. Landrum

Japan cancels Eisenhower visit over fears for safety

Tokyo reports President Eisenhower’s goodwill trip to Japan is canceled amid Communist violence threats. Prime Minister Kishi refuses to dissolve Parliament, arguing the US Japan security pact should not be jeopardized. protests continue as Kishis government faces removal pressure and new ratifications.

Tokyo Eisenhower Japan Nobusuke Kishi Kishi Manila Koshi Kish Zengahurea Mary 1St Sted Zengakuren Kiss United States Moscow Li Feasuy Spx Franing Securis Pact Isaad Moscow Tass Agatay Eiceahones Totyo

Senate to act on Japan security treaty early

Washington AP Senator Lyndon B Johnson said the Senate will act on the US Japan security treaty at an early date after consulting the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and State Department. He cited support from committee members and noted votes on unrelated measures could delay floor action, with possible consideration today or Friday. Senator Mansfield and others voiced swift action while opposing viewpoints urged caution before ratification.

Washington Opi Senate Lyndon J Jhhnson Tokyo Eystnhowers Johnson Keader State Department Johnsson Columby Mike Mansfield Mansfield Everett M Dirks Swart Symington Jacob K Fasiis Guirman William Far Baght Hubert Humphrey Ciford Case Corsdar Senoashy Humphey

Eisenhower Garcia Pledge Cooperation During Visit

Manila AP—President Eisenhower and Philippine President Garcia reaffirmed regional cooperation to shield Southeast Asian nations from communism. A closing communique pledged that any armed attack on the Philippines would be considered an attack on the United States and repelled, highlighting closer military planning and defense goals without specifying weapons.

Manila Exscahoses Carlos P Garcia Eisenhower United States Philippines

Quick Operation Saves Baby Boy

A baby boy named Joseph B Poacll, son of Li and Mrs Joseph C Poacll of Hazard Kentucky, survived after a Quick operation Wednesday to massage the heart following an electric shock. Three Air Force doctors at Harlingen Air Force Base performed the emergency procedure at the base hospital after the infant contacted a light plug and a metal gas jet, completing a circuit. The child’s father is on temporary duty in Florida.

Harlingen Tex Joseph B Poacll Joseph C Poacll Hazard Air Force Harthagen Air Force Base Touch Ag Florida

Cuban envoy resigns citing disavowal of policy

The Cuban ambassador to Ottawa announced his resignation, saying he can no longer defend the Cuban policy and that his conscience requires him to step down. No further details were provided on the ambassador’s successor or the timing of the resignation.

Ottawa Las A Barak

Return Of Accused Slayer Sought From Mexico

Journal clipping describes attempts to extradite accused slayer Aliguo Cervantes Martinez from Mexico to Texas. Floyd and Burns seek legal avenues, with Mexican officials and the U.S. ambassador involved. death penalty issue discussed, case likely protracted.

Aligredo Cervantes Martynez Momean Cervantes Snce Dean Tate Awyer Newerin Texas Burns Gonzalez Laujer Floyd

Also Mentioned on This Page

President Tek Wiens Op Gerty Malacaunang Palace Inter Consultae Tahpest Msiday Hong Philaime Wine House Ippine Andrew J Good Goodpayer Linety Park Tal Palace Valacanang Esenhos AT Teal Anne Amar Fort Worth Auasers Sonet Moscow Radio Today Unon M Dnizht Fash Bal Rishi Idfusis Carlos Garcia Island Republic United Press International Radiophoto Sef U.S Young Republic Tso Alice APD Sami Buris Jacob S. Floye Saad Barres Sam Halsey Wrecht Mexico Sen Sendon Chason Exsenhoa Mouricep Tetum Ag Vemantes Nal Fimd Sud Sensenth Memco Gental Men ‘O City Burs Floyd Shay Sealy Gary Raul Gonzalez
Search Courier

Search the Odessa American Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Odessa American?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication