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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

4

Japs attitude could set off business reaction in America

The shift in Japan’s political climate affect American business and policy. Wall Street considers defense spending, foreign trade, and currency effects as Japan’s crisis could alter imports and exports, production, and job prospects. Consumers may buy more or hold, while firms reexamine inventories amid possible inflation risks.

America Sam Dawson Ef York Japan Paris Far East Tokyo Eisenhower Wall Street Treasury

Quits Chamber At Ft. Stockton

Fort Stockton special report states the chamber of commerce board accepted the resignation of manager Marshall S. Croft after nine years in the post. The group said they are in contact with a potential replacement and Croft cited personal reasons for leaving.

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Marshall S. Croft Croft Rosenberg

Protest Seeks Halt to Trans-Texas Suspension Plan

Congressman J T Rutherford of Odessa asked the Civil Aeronautics Board to reject Trans-Texas Airlines application to suspend service at Fort Stockton Marfa and Alpine under CAB economic rules He argued the communities lack alternative air service and are geographically isolated making the flights essential for access and continuity of service.

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

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

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

Cariker Heads Police Group in Corpus Christi Meeting

Odessa Police Chief Jess Cariker was elected president of the Texas Police Association at the annual Corpus Christi meeting. He named Dr. John Rasco as Chaplain. Midland Police Chief Harold Wallace became second vice president. Other officers include Glen Mc Laughlin 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 &. Rasco First Baptist Church of Midland Harold Wallace Glen H. McLaughlin Texas Department of Public Safety Roy Stone Longview Gus O. Krausse Brownsville R. A. Miles Austin Paul Ashenhust Dallas Police 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 today at his Odessa home burial planned in Sterling City Hubbard Funeral handled arrangements Burns born March 5 1880 in Van Zandt County moved to Odessa in 1956 from San Angelo married to Georgia Nail in Roby in 1932 Survivors include his wife four daughters seven sons and many relatives scattered across Odessa Los Angeles Big Spring Sterling City and other areas

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

Pecos Chamber Manager Quits For Dallas Shoe Franchise

Pecos Chamber of Commerce manager Jack Pridgen resigned Wednesday after seven years to run a shoe franchise in Dallas. The board accepted the resignation effective July 1. President John Gallagher leads a committee to hire a new manager. Pridgen previously led the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce.

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

Optimists hear Don Campbell on Odessa Scout needs

At the Odessa Optimists meeting Friday at Sands Restaurant Don Campbell will outline the needs of local Boy Scout troops in the area. He will discuss fundraising, equipment needs, and community support opportunities for scouts in Odessa.

Don Campbell Odessa Sands Restaurant

Jury Acquits Suspect Here

Hartley Eastep, 32, was found not guilty by a 70th District Court jury of attempted burglary at Allison Tire Co. after signing a confession. Eastep, a Korean War veteran, testified police promised parole relief in exchange for the statement, while the defense argued the state failed to prove its case beyond the written police account. The jury deliberated from 2:33 p.m. to 3:56 p.m. before acquitting him.

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

Nixon and Kennedy Visit Dakota for Campaign Weekend

Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy tour the Dakota prairies this weekend, appearing in Sioux Falls and Fargo for events tied to the North and South Dakota campaigns. A large birthday party for Rep. Quentin Burdick is scheduled in Fargo, with both leaders addressing American Legion gatherings and making non political appearances amid paratrooper drills by the 82nd Airborne.

Sioux Falls S. D Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Dakota Prairie North Dakota Nixon John Davis Kennedy American Legion 82Nd Airborne Division Legion North Dakota American Legion Williston Davis

Boy Learns Awful Fast

In Dallas Texas Steve Bock age five quickly grasps illness and home staying rules after two days at nursery school. He asks if sick people go to school and when offered aspirin he declines saying it would cure him. His father explains sick people stay home.

Dallas, Tex UPI Steve Bock Steve

Last Rites Held In Big Spring

Funeral services for George B. Vinson 53 Gatesville farmer who died Tuesday were set for 3 p.m. at Nalley Pickle Chapel with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Vinson born March 27 1907 in Hatchell married Frances Ward Sept 1 1928 in Balinger. They moved to Big Spring in 1942. He was a disabled World War II veteran and former civilian employee at Webb Air Force Base. Survivors include brother S. G. Vinson of Brownfield and sister Mrs E R Cogsett of Hobbs N M.

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

Victims Rites Held Today For Carlsbad Tragedy

Services were held at noon at Calvary Baptist Church Odessa for Jacqueline Thompson 24 killed Monday when accidentally run over by a car driven by her father in Carlsbad New Mexico. She moved there two weeks ago with her parents and was born January 20 1958 at Medical Center Hospital. Survivors include her parents two brothers grandmother and grandfather on both sides and paternal grandparents of 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 Afr B. P. Thompson Deweyville

Pecos Schools Shake Up Names New Principals

The Pecos school board announced a three way principal shift. L. R. Hudson becomes principal of South Pecos Elementary, Frank Kelley moves to general high school principal, and Garland Mathews transfers to West Pecos Junior High principal, with 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 3814 North Texas remained in good condition Thursday at Medical Center Hospital from injuries after being run over at home Wednesday. He had bruises and is observed for possible internal injuries. The youngster was accidentally run over by his grandfather George B Anglin of the same address.

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

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