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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

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French Minister Arrives To Talk Of NATO Africa

French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau arrived in Washington to discuss Russia's tactics and seek U S support for France's North Africa policy. He will meet Secretary Dulles and then Eisenhower, with talks focusing on NATO strains and U S leadership in the alliance.

NATO Africa Washington Christian Pineau U. S Russia France North Africa John Foster Dulles Pineau Claude C. Pineau Air France Claudia Johnny 2 Alexandria Blair Moscow Soviet Union Algeria Tunisia Morocco West Anthony Eden Eden NATO Council Paris Greece Cyprus Western Alliance Britain Turkey Iceland State Dulles United States Washington, D. C State Department Jean Francois United Press

Weather Forecast at Air Terminal

Partly cloudy and cooler for Sunday and Monday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Highs near 94 degrees today and tomorrow, with low temperatures around 68 tonight and 74 yesterday’s overnight.

U. S. Weather Bureau

Shoulders Completes Kidnap Case Term

SPRINGFIELD Missouri June 16 Louis Shoulders convicted of perjury in the Greenlease ransom case has finished his sentence at the Federal Medical Center. He was smuggled out last night due to heart problems and returned to St Louis. He denies taking the missing ransom money and says the truth will come out.

Springfield Louis Shoulders Greenlease Federal Medical Center St. Louis Edmund J. Lloyd Shoulders St. Louis Globe-Democrat FBI Shero Elmer Dolan Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown Heady Bobby Greenlease Kansas City Hall Heady Dolan Missouri State Penitentiary

Government bookkeeping retroactive plan deemed hopeless

Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson told the Senate Foreign Relations committee in closed door testimony May 2 that making the government’s technical bookkeeping retroactive is about as hopeless as trying to make birth control retroactive. The testimony was made public Saturday.

Washington Charles E. Wilson Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Missing 4 H Club youths Located in Cotulla and Nearby

Sheriff Frank Newman reports three of four 4 H Club youths missing after a College Station roundup have been found. Joy Herrin 16 Cotulla Nancy Studdard 14 Bellevue and Wayne Coe 16 Dallas County School for Boys were located when their car ran out of gas south of Cotulla. David Tidwell 16 of Dallas school remains unaccounted for as deputies search the area. Parents notified. The four were among thousands at the state roundup and had missed dorm check in Thursday night.

Cotulla Frank Newman College Station Newman Joy Herrin Nancy Studdard Bellvue Wayne Coe Dallas City County Here David Tidwell Dallas Texas A&m

Blown Out Gulf Gas Well Fired From Air

Naval Reserve fliers attacked a blown out Gulf coastal gas well near Pecan Island on June 7. Lt Cmdr Jones Morris and Lt Cmdr Harold Wheelahan dropped fuel and strafed to ignite the well, reducing danger to ships and oil operations as Union Oil of California requested aid. The well may flow until the reservoir empties or pipes are plugged.

New Orleans Naval Reserve Pecan Island Gulf Louisiana Cmdr Jones Morris Morris Harold Wheelahan Navy Union Oil Co California

Conferees See Bill Agreement on Interstate Highway Plan

Washington June 16 conferees said they expect to reach agreement next week on the nations largest road building program. Dispute centers on miles to be included in the 27.5 billion interstate network with the House proposing 40 000 miles and the Senate version 42 500 miles. Tentative accord on most features was reached Friday night and final details will be settled Wednesday when conferees meet again.

Washington House Senate

Hailstorm Reports Hit Penwell and Goldsmith

Hailstones about marbles in size were reported at Penwell and Goldsmith Saturday night as rumbling thundershowers moved in with strong winds and dust. Airplane pilots noted hail at Goldsmith nearly covering the ground. Midland saw a light sprinkle and the forecast called for milder temps with scattered thundershowers later.

Penwell Goldsmith Midland

Jail Breakers Captured After State Flight

Three Chicago youths escaped from Montgomery county jail Hillsboro Illinois seizing cars and four hostages during a two state flight. Norman P. Kelly 20 was arrested at Midway Airport Chicago Warner Yates 14 and Raymond Schneider 20 were captured near Indianapolis. Two hostages Mrs Selma Richter 27 and William Horton 28 were released unharmed. Don Fogler and his wife were abducted before the vehicular escape.

Chicago Illinois Norman P. Kelly Midway Airport Warner Yates Raymond Schneider Indianapolis Ind Montgomery County Hillsboro P. M. Bandy Kelly Selma Richter William R. Horton Pana Ill

CIA Chief says US not behind in missiles and atomic power

Director Allen Dulles said he has no evidence that Russia leads in intercontinental missiles and is confident the Soviets are not ahead in atomic energy for power. He noted Russia has made progress in missiles but not a clear lead. Senatorial Democrats have accused the admin of allowing Soviet progress.

Washington Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Russia United States Dulles New York Harold C. Ostertag R-N.y U. S

Boy Dashes Into Car Path and Dies in McAllen

Three year old Lionel Vallarreal died from injuries after he darted into the path of an oncoming car driven by 45 year old David Lee of McAllen. The incident occurred around 7 30 p m Friday as the boy walked with his mother on a downtown street.

Mcallen Tex Lionel Vallarreal David Lee

Two Americans Die in Cyprus Bombing at Nicosia Restaurant

In Nicosia on June 16 Cypriot extremists threw two bombs into a Soho restaurant on Regina Street killing U S vice consul William Boteler and wounding two other Americans believed to be Marines. A fourth man was slightly hurt as British troops detained three suspects.

Nicosia Cyprus U. S William Boteler U.S Ankara Turkey Britain Little Soho Regina Street Boteler Washington U. S. State Department Botelé State Department 6Th St D. C

Bomb Attack Kills American at Little Soho Cafe Nicosia

In Nicosia Cyprus two bombs exploded at the Little Soho cafe killing one American and wounding six others. Seven U S consular service employees were present. Investigators found the bomb fragments and noted the attack targeted a venue frequented by Americans in the old city. Three Greek Cypriot youths were arrested nearby as British troops secured the scene.

Nicosia Cyprus U.S EOKA Greece Metaxas Square Soho Courtney Little Soho

Peru Votes in First Free Election in 11 Years

Lima reports Peruvians will vote Sunday to elect a president and congress in a three cornered race. About 1.5 million voters choose among Fernando Belaunde Terry Manuel Prado and Hernando De LaValle with Belaunde the liberal candidate and Prado a conservative former president.

Lima Peru Congress Fernando Belaunde Terry Texas University Manuel Prado Hernando de LaValle International Corporation

Two Workmen Drown In Monterrey Brewery Reservoir

In Monterrey Mexico on Thursday night two workers inspecting a 230 foot brewery reservoir died by drowning.

Mexico City Monterrey Mexico

Heat Wave Eases After Weekend Highs In West Texas

Reported highs topped into the mid 90s in Odessa with a 106 degree Friday and 104 on Saturday. Weather officials note official city readings lag downtown measures by five to ten degrees due to station placement and screening. The heat affected West Texas as a western air mass descended from the mountains, keeping temperatures high across the region.

U. S. Weather Bureau Terminal T. N. Newman Weather Bureau Odessa West Texas

Forest Fires Believed Curbed Across New Mexico and Arizona

The forest service reported about 150 fires in New Mexico and Arizona forests largely contained after burning 30 000 acres and prompting 200 evacuations. Winds could rekindle blazes as crews of about 2 500 workers remained on alert near Holbrook Clifton Tumacacori Santa Catalina Galiuro and Graham mountains.

Albuquerque N.M Forest Service New Mexico Arizona Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Ed Tucker Sitgreaves National Forest Holbrook Ariz Clifton Tumacacort Santa Catalina Galiuro Graham Mountains Coronado National Forest

Death of Roy Eveland Brother-in-law of Arizona Governor

Roy Eveland aged 63 died in San Antonio yesterday. He was the brother of the wife of Arizona Governor Ernest W. McFarland. The obituary notes his familial connection and death location.

San Antonio Roy Eveland Arizona Ernest W. McFarland

Bolivian Vote Clouded by Threats and Exile Plot

Reinforced militia patrolled La Paz as the government warned of plots to disrupt the June elections. Vice President Hernando Zuazo leads the government-backed MNR ticket with Oscar Unzaga de la Vea having withdrawn. Leftist candidates Fel

LA Paz Bolivia Victor Paz E Tangsui Hernano Zuazo Revertilhary Movement MNR Oscar Unzaga de la Vea Socialist Falange House of Representatives Falange Enrique Hertzog Buenos Aires

Harriman Criticizes Ike Policies At Denver Speech

New York Governor Averell Harriman arrived in Denver to greet a Western support group for his Democratic presidential bid. He attacked Eisenhower administration foreign and domestic policies, praised Oklahoma's desegregation stance as moderation, and urged Democrats to stay united while citing foreign policy national defense and farm issues as key election themes.

United ‘States Dulles New York United States NATO West Denver Averell Harriman Eisenhower Raymond Gary Oklahoma Harriman New Yorker Gary

Error Admitted In H Bomb Drop

Secretary of the Air Quarles said human error caused the Bikini test H bomb to detonate about four miles short of the target. He noted the mishap involved bombing equipment, not aircraft or carried gear, and said the error would not have a serious effect on the experiment’s overall outcome.

Washington Air Quarles Bikini

Youll Find It as Be vos Pages 26 and 7

Fragmentary OCR note indicates a reference to pages 26 and 7 with a directive or index pointing readers to specific content. No clear event date, names, or organizations are readable to establish a full news item.

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