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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

3

Japs Attitude Could Set Off Business Reaction In America

AP columnist SAM DAWSON discusses how Japan's political weather could trigger shifts in U S business policy and markets. He notes potential impacts on defense spending, foreign trade, and consumer and investor behavior as American firms with Japanese ties react to a volatile Far East, while noting uncertainty about the duration of the crisis.

America Sam Dawson New York Japan Toth Paris Far East Tokyo Eisenhower Wall Street

Quits Chamber At Ft. Stockton

Fort Stockton Special board of directors accepted the resignation of Marshall S. Croft chamber manager after nine years in role citing personal reasons. They reported in contact with a possible replacement and noted Croft came from Rosenberg to hold the post.

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Marshall S. Croft Croft Rosenberg

Sclon Protest Against Trans-Texas Suspension Request

Congressman J T Rutherford of Odessa urged the Civil Aeronautics Board to deny Trans Texas Airlines 205 regulation suspension for Fort Stockton Marfa and Alpine arguing limited access to air service and geographic isolation make continued service essential for these West Texas communities.

Fort Stockton J. T. Rutherford Odessa Civil Aeronautics Board Trans-Texas Airlines Marfa Alpine Trans-Texas West Texas Trans - Texas CAB Rutherford

Monahans Man Named To Panel On Public Schools

Monahans civic and business leader Conrad Dunagan was named a member of the State Finance Advisory Commission subcommittee on public schools. The appointment was announced by commission chairman John Redditt as the subcommittees prepare to organize after Friday's meeting.

Austin Conrad Dunagan Monahans State Finance Advisory Commission Dunagan Commission John Redditt

Cariker Heads Police Group

Odessa Police Chief Jess Cariker was elected president of the Texas Police Association at its annual Corpus Christi meeting. He named Dr. John S. Rasco as Chaplain. Midland Chief Harold Wallace became second vice-president. Other officers include Glen H. McLaughlin first vice-president Roy Stone third vice-president Gus Krausse fourth vice-president R. A. Miles fifth vice-president Paul Ashenhust secretary treasurer and Les Tribble sergeant at arms.

Odessa Jess Cariker Texas Police Association Corpus Christi Cariker John S. Rasco First Baptist Church of Midland Harold Wallace Glen H. McLaughlin Texas Department of Public Safety Roy Stone Longview Gus Krausse Brownsville R. A. Miles Austin Paul Ashenhust Dallas Les Tribble Sherman

Funeral Rites Held In Odessa For Carroll Burns

Funeral services for George Carroll Burns 80 retired Texas Highway Department employee were held at his Odessa home today with burial at Sterling City Hubbard Funeral arranging. Born March 1880 in Van Zandt County he moved to Odessa in 1959 from San Angelo. Survived by wife Georgia Nail four daughters and seven sons with addresses listed for several relatives.

George Carroll Burns Texas Highway Department South Broughton Sterling City Hubbard Burns van Zandt County Odessa San Angelo Georgia Nail Roby John Schuster C. O. Foster Henrietta Seitern George R. Burns Lewis L. Burns Los Angeles Calif Raymond L. Burns Big Spring Robin F. Burns Lloyd Burns Carroll Burns

Pecos Chamber Manager Quits After Seven Years

Jack Pridgen resigned as Pecos Chamber of Commerce manager after seven years to run a Dallas shoe franchise. Board accepted resignation effective July 1 as President John Gallagher leads a committee to hire a successor. Pridgen previously led Ballinger Chamber of Commerce.

PECOS Jack Pridgen Pecos Chamber of Commerce Dallas Chamber Dircectors John Gallagher Pridgen Ballinger Chamber of Commerce

Optimists hear Don Campbell on Odessa Scout needs

Don Campbell will speak to the Odessa Optimists at the Sands Restaurant Friday about the needs of Boy Scout troops in the area. The meeting highlights community support for local scouting efforts and troop development.

Don Campbell Odessa Sands Restaurant

Jury Acquits Suspect Here

A 70th District Court jury found Harley Eastep not guilty of attempted burglary after a trial tied to an Allison Tire Co. break-in. Eastep had confessed but testified police promises influenced his statement. he faced parole and prior convictions from Illinois and Oklahoma. The defense argued lack of proof, while the prosecutor urged a four year sentence. The jury deliberated from 2:35 to 3:56 p.m. before acquitting him.

Harley Eastep Eastep Allison Tire Co East Second Allison Easter Illinois Ector County Oklahoma W. M. Allison Mike Berry Berry

Nixon Kennedy invade Dakota this weekend

Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy tour the Dakota prairie this weekend to campaign in North and South Dakota. They will appear at Sioux Falls and Fargo with paratrooper demonstrations and a large birthday party for Rep. Quentin Burdick, as part of early pre convention campaigning amid American Legion events.

Sioux Falls S. D Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Dakota Prairie North Dakota Nixon John Davis Kennedy Fargo N.D Quentin Burdick D-N. D Davis Stuart Symington D-Mo Burdick American Legion 82Nd Airborne Division Legion North Dakota American Legion Williston

Boy Learns Awful Fast

In Dallas, five year old Steve Bock learns about illness and aspirin. After two days in nursery school he asks his father if sick people must go to school. His father answers they stay home. Steve then says he has a headache and declines aspirin saying it would cure him.

Dallas Tex APD Steve Bock Steve

Last Rites Held In Big Spring For George Vinson

Funeral services for George B. Vinson a 53 year old Gatesville farmer who died Tuesday were set for 3 p.m. at Nalley Pickle Chapel with burial at Trinity Memorial Park. Born March 17 1907 in Hatchell he married Frances Ward in 1928. They moved to Big Spring in 1942 a World War II veteran and former Webb Air Force Base civilian employee. Survivors include brother S. G. Vinson of Brownfield and sister Mrs E R Cogsdil of Hobbs NM.

Big Spring George B. Vinson Gatesville Nalley Pickle Chapel Trinity Memorial Park Vinson Hatchell Frances Ward Ballinger Webb Air Force Base S. G. Vinson Brownfield E. R. Cogsdil Hobbs, N

Victim's Rites Held for Carlsbad Girl

Services for Jacqueline Thompson, 16, who died Monday when accidentally run over by her father’s car in Carlsbad New Mexico, were held today at noon at Calvary Baptist Church Odessa with burial in Odessa Cemetery. She moved to Carlsbad with her parents two weeks ago and was born January 20 1958. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jack Cecil Thompson two brothers Donald Avery and Mark Randall maternal grandmother Mrs Marie Burns Odessa maternal grandfather Frank Burns Odessa paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs B P Thompson Deweyville.

Jacqueline Thompson Carlsbad N. M Calvary Baptist Church of Odessa Medical Center Hospital Jack Cecil Thompson Donald Avery Mark Randall Marie Burns Frank Burns B. P. Thompson Deweyville

Pecos Schools Shake Up Promotes Three Administrators

Pecos school board announces a three-man personnel shakeup. L. R. Hudson becomes principal of South Pecos Elementary. Frank Kelley moves from West Pecos Junior High to helm Pecos High School. Garland Mathews will lead South Pecos Elementary, replacing Kelley. No reason given.

Pecos L. R. Hudson South Pecos Frank Kelley West Pecos Hudson Garland Mathews Kelley

Mishap Victim In Good Shape

Larry Kirk Moreland a 17 month old son of Mrs Mary Moreland of 3314 North Texas remained in good condition Thursday at Medical Center Hospital after injuries from a car run over at his home Wednesday. He had bruises and is observed for possible internal injuries. The accident involved his grandfather George B Anglin of 3814 North Texas.

Larry Kirk Moreland Mary Moreland North Texas Medical Center Hospital George B. Anglin

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