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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
4
In New York a father finds pride as his son follows in his footsteps, showing more promise than the father did at the same age. The article notes the joy of succession and the sense that every day is Father’s Day when a son advances the family business.
New York columnist notes Kate Smith plans limited guest appearances after a long career on radio and television. She cites Ted Collins’s heart attack as a turning point and recalls her earnings, milestones, and the lineage of entertainment careers.
Mrs. Gladys Wise asked George Barnes to watch her tavern. Barnes drained 145 fifths of whiskey and smashed beer, emptying four barrels and 20 beer cases before being sentenced to 30 days in jail. He said he was angry and tired.
Beaumont's Melody Maids, a 75 member group, tour Europe for June to August under European Air Command and USO sponsorship. They have eight prior overseas tours, started in 1940 at war bond shows, and uphold a strict code of conduct.
Detroit police officer John R. Sheehan fined Wilmer Smith fifty dollars after a street corner incident. The detentions followed the officer’s slap which loosened eighteen betting slips from Smith’s mouth and uncovered illegal wagering evidence.
Washington June 16 Rhode Island Democrat Theodore Francis Green will become the oldest person to serve in the U S Senate at 88 years 8 months 15 days surpassing the age of the late Justin Smith Morrill Senate longevity record. Green’s near 89th birthday would place him as the oldest ever to serve in Congress. He serves as chairman of the Rules Committee and is a leading candidate to chair the Foreign Relations Committee next year pending health and party control.
Crane High School student Nancy Bower won the annual Bathing Beauty Revue at the Community Park pool, sponsored by the Crane recreation program and Commissioners Court. Finalists included Pat Youree and Margaret Box in the high school division, Barbara Tennison and Mary Ruth Thomas in the intermediate, and Kathy Griffin in the youngsters. Judges were Odessa residents Jay Alvey Clint Lackey and Emil Beck.
Oklahoma editors at the state press convention forecast Eisenhower for the Republicans in November and Stevenson as the Democratic nominee. In a United Press survey they gave Eisenhower 23 to Stevenson 9 on who would carry Oklahoma, and 32 to 4 for president. They named Stevenson 22 to 9 for Democratic nominee and Eisenhower 35 to 1 for Republican nominee.
Rome reports the first full American supermarket set up as an exhibit abroad opens to inspect 1,500 European food distributors. A Milan preview drew a woman's remark about America being wonderful for women. The market is sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture with the National Association of Food Chains, with over 600 American manufacturers providing all fixtures equipment and foods at no cost.
Whitney June 16 a Texas candidate for the Miss Universe title will be named Wednesday from seven regional titlists and finalists in a special contest Tuesday Mary Daughters of Kingsville Miss Texas in the international competition last year will crown the winner Finalists qualified include Miss Texoma Joan Milton of Bonham Miss Lake Whitney Jo Dodson of Cleburne Miss Central Texas Ann Lightfoot of Sweetwater and Miss South Plains Jane De Wald of Snyder
A 29 year old man seeking identity assistance led Nashville detectives to identify him as James Oliver Ivey. Fingerprints revealed he is wanted in Huntsville Alabama for a $1500 robbery.
Rudolph L. Liberace, 24, brother of TV pianist Liberace, was booked in Van Nuys after police found him in a parked car near Graeburna Hills. A woman reported a rubber hose message and officers linked him to burglaries. he denied involvement.
Josephine Lee of Flint Michigan received two days in jail and a 75 dollar fine after pleading guilty to drunk driving. She told the court that the students are relieved when school ends, implying the impact on education and youth.
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