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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

16

Odessa Rotary Frames Film Friday on Local History

Wallace of National Cash Register Co presented a film at the Odessa Rotary Club luncheon detailing the history and evolution of sound and color business machines. H L Atkins Jr presided in the absence of the club’s president as Clint Ments introduced Wallace and Kellus Turner’s segment.

Wallace Odessa National Cash Register Modern Co Clintments Lackey H. L. Atkins, Jr Rotary Club Kellus Turner

GOP Leaders See Sign He Will Run For President

Republican leaders say the White House delay on finalizing the Republican National Convention plans suggests Eisenhower intends to run again. The RNC meets in San Francisco to finish four day convention details with talks of a three day schedule. A temporary chairman will be chosen to keynote the event with Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. presiding. potential keynote names include Charles Halleck Theodore R. McKeldin George N. Craig and William G. Stratton.

Washington White House Republican National Committee San Francisco H. Meade Alcorn Jr Connecticut Eisenhower Nixon Joseph W. Martin Jr House Charles Halleck Ind Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland George N. Craig Indiana William G. Stratton Illinois Sen Styles Bridges New Hampshire Senate Republican Policy Committee H. Alexander Smith

Pennsylvania Governor Criticizes Eisenhower in Israel

Gov. George M. Leader of Pennsylvania told Israeli reporters that President Eisenhower did not demonstrate great qualities in government as he did as a soldier. He predicted a Democratic victory with Adlai Stevenson in November amid a news conference at a dedication ceremony for a woodland honoring Leader and his wife.

Jerusalem George M Pennsylvania Eisenhower Israel Adlai Stevenson Korea Stevenson Woodland Leader Mary Jane

Severns Valley Baptist Church 175th Anniversary observed

Elizabethtown Kentucky church traces back to June 18 1781 when Indians threatened settlers. First members numbered 18, first pastor John Garrard died in a raid. Now 2000 members in a $500000 building near the original site with nightly commemorations next week.

Elizabethtown Kentucky Severns Valley

Girl Scouts Launch Activity Week Here

Odessa Girl Scouts begin Summer Activity Week with arts crafts folk dancing and choral music in the Little House at 10th and Washington. Adults and leaders invited to participate as girls take part each afternoon Monday through Friday with Whittling candle making foil work sketching and plastic working offered.

Odessa Little House 10Th Washington

Saratoga Set for Sea Trials With Full Power Run

Washington United Press reports the Navy’s second super aircraft carrier the Saratoga begins final builders’ trials at sea today. The ship will operate at full power for the first time, marking a key milestone in its testing phase.

Washington Navy Saratoga

Television Daytime Schedule Across Local Stations

A fragmented list shows channel lineups with sign ons and daily programs for KUSA TV 1 KVWID TV 2 KCBC TV 11 REED TV 11 including The Ed Sullivan Show Face The Nation and local news blocks. The scans mention children shows and films such as Lassie Roy Rogers Frontier and western adventures along with talk and variety programs.

Permian ‘Theater Face the Nation the Playhouse Sporta Ld Weathervill Jack Benny He Adillionaire Texas Rangers Celebrity Playhouse Stan Dyer Roy Rogers Kcbc-Tv Sien Norman Vincent Peale Captain Gallant Thief the Answer Cantain Chatlant Roy Toeere Teopper Frontier Little Margie Loreta Young Freshway Patrol Cavalcade Theater

Communists Number More Than Eight Million Under Arms

Secretary of the Army Wilber Brucker told a Flag Day audience at Independence Hall that Communists exceed eight million in armed strength, with 21 million in China. He said ground troops form 405 well trained divisions ready for action and warned of ideological weapons. He noted half the U S Army is overseas and presented current strength at about 1,054,000.

Philadelphia China Wilber Brucker Brucker Independence Hall United States U.S

Doctor To Talk At Meeting Here

Dr. J. L. Clark was scheduled to speak on Mentally Retarded Children at the Permian Council meeting at the Crippled Children's Center East 13th and Muskingum. An article from Ladies Home Journal would be reviewed and a discussion held. Dr. Jackie Hunt was later listed as the speaker but was called out of town.

J. L. Clark Permian Council For P.m Crippled Children's Center East 13Th N. Muskingum The Ladies Home Journal Jackie Hunt

Nighttime Radio Log Shows Music and News Segments

Radio log lists programs from 10 to 11 featuring world news Fraedorn story and various music and dance pieces. It mentions nightwatchman sign off and evening sports wrap while praising radio stations for accuracy.

Fraedorn Nance Orch Dance Orch Stern

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