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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

2

One Slightly Hurt In Crash In Odessa Area

A Saturday morning crash involving Hercules M. Love 3 of Big Spring injured a passenger and damaged multiple vehicles and a building. Police say Love sped and likely fell asleep at the wheel. damages are estimated at 1628 dollars. Other Odessa crashes caused about 550 and 75 dollars in damages.

Hercules M. Love Big Spring West Cond Street Jad A. Ballard Ballard Brother Conderas Magnolia Cug Rosenda Gomez Roxana Domez Permian Yan and Metal Co West End Medical Center Hospital Love Odessa Annex Milton M. Kasey West 22Nd William C. Beard North Dotsy North Jackson Lucille C. Ringener N. A N. A. Bash, Collided With Another Driven By Lester W. Messer West West Midland South Lee Arnold D. Morridge Okla 17Th North Grant Calvin A. Gilbert Ralph L. Hill Orchard

Carlton to formally open campaign for attorney general

Ross Carlton of Dallas said he would formally open his campaign with a speech Friday night on the courthouse square in Big Spring. Carlton has been campaigning for weeks, opposing school integration on any basis.

Big Spring Tex Ross Carlton Dallas Carlton

Russians Questioned by Oklahoma Police in Travel Encounter

Two Russians identified as Soviet embassy members aroused a Henryetta officer during a visit to stores. They refused to give names and demanded the officer's badge details after a brief exchange. Earlier they had visited Lawton businesses seeking regional information.

Henryetta Okla Washington Lawton Altus Oklahoma Dick Locke Boris F. Bogatiev Alexander Okahapkin

Thousands Visit Hi-Fi Exhibition in Houston Show

Thousands toured over 1 million dollars in audio gear at the Southwest Hi-Fi show in Houston. Mrs. Charles Pantaza was named queen for voice and figure, receiving a wardrobe and hi-fi rig. Attendees crowded the 80 exhibit area testing hearing range as binaural tape and DIY kits drew interest.

Houston Charles Pantaza South‘west Upp

Suit Filed Over Valley Water Ownership Dispute

Cameron County Water Dist No 11 filed suit against Water Dist No 6 in the 103rd District Court over ownership of 1124 acre feet of valley water. The filing seeks a temporary restraining order to stop Dist 6 from using the water until a ruling is made. Both districts reference the Falcon Water Compact agreeing to pro rata sharing of water rights.

Brownsville Tex Cameron County Water Dist. No Water Dist. No 11Th Water Dist Tory T 11Th Dist

Eastland Man Seeks German Girl via Telegraph Picture

The West Berlin tabloid Tele gramm printed a photo of Frank Merrideth of Eastland Texas and invited German girls aged 20 to 30 to write to him seeking a meeting.

Berlin Tex

Physician Pilot Killed In Crash Near Mineral Wells

A Dallas physician, Dr. James C. Lowery, believed connected to Methodist Hospital, was killed in a small private plane crash at Possum Kingdom Lake near Mineral Wells. A woman, Miss Nancy Saulsman, was critically injured. The crash occurred near an island on the lake and Lowery was killed instantly. His body was taken to Baum-Carlot funeral home.

Mineral Wells Tex Palo Pinto County Dallas Possum Kingdom Lake James C. Lowery Dallas’ Methodist Hospital Nancy Saulsman Lowery Baum-Carlot Funeral Home

Better Things Come To Those Who Wait On Themselves

A compact adage notes that patience pays off when self reliance drives success. The line urges individuals to invest time and effort rather than waiting for others to act.

Prescription pickup and money order info

Bring your prescriptions or have your doctor phone them. We issue American Express money orders.

American Express

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