Pecos Attorney Blasts Federal Government At Luncheon
Pecos attorney Russell blasts federal leadership at the APC noon luncheon in Lincoln Hotel urging voters to back a strong liberty program. He denounces wartime and Korea policy, cites battlefield inefficiency, and warns that individual rights depend on vigilant citizen action. Jay Dubose of The Odessa American attended as a guest.
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Fcecy
Orruption
Henny Pussell
Pecos
APC
Lincoln Hotel
Russell
Supreme Court
Soldiers of
Miller identified in hold up case continues in court
Larkin testified that two gunmen forced him to open the cash register then lied on the floor as they took the money. One suspect pulled the phone from the switchboard cutting outside lines. He later identified Miller in court as one of the assailants.
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Larkin
Shafer
Miller
Odessa
Suspects in Stabbing Released by Officers
Two suspects arrested in the stabbing of 25 year old Glenn Van Doak of Dumas were released by detectives after the victim failed to identify them. Doak's condition at Medical Center Hospital was reported improved.
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Glenn van Doak
Dumas
Unpaid $65 Phone Bill Investigated by Police
Odessa police investigate a report from the bus station that a man named Raymond King placed a long distance call to Alton Hawaii on a private line and fled without paying a $65 bill. Detectives pursued the case today.
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Odessa
Raymond King
Alton
Eisenhower News Conference Outlines Foreign Policy Split
Denver June 13 reports reveal Eisenhower's nonquotable off the record second briefing. He favors bipartisan foreign policy, opposes make-work public projects, promotes private enterprise for expansion, and seeks a broad consensus to avoid post election repudiation by a future administration. He aims to keep Taft forces from first ballot nomination while pursuing workable understandings with GOP opposition.
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Fred A. Liccabe
Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert Mullen
Eisenhower
Eiisenhower
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Chicago
Taft
Gibraltar
Odessa Captain of Detectives Fenton Profile
Captain of Detectives Andrew Edward Fenton 27 began with the Odessa police in 1948 rising to detective in 1950 and captain of detectives in 1952. He leads a four‑member bureau with two on night duty and two on days. A World War II veteran, he lives at 2731 North Adams with wife Ruth. Japan ships 1.712 billion dollars in gold to the IMF as part of its deposit before full membership.
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Odessa
Andrew Edward Fenton
Fenton
N. Adams
Ruth
Tokyo
Japan
International Monetary Fund
Kyodo
World Bank
Make-Believe Atomic Raid Complications Stuck Girl Freed
In Albany California an eight year old girl Donna High playing hide and seek in a make believe atomic raid climbed into a garbage can. She became wedged and required twenty minutes of cutting and prying to free her.
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Donna High
Timber rustling arrests near Center Texas sweep
Eighteen men were arrested in a timber rustling probe in a pine woods area eight miles south of Center in Shelby County. Deputies say 16 suspects signed statements admitting thefts from Frost Lumber Industries with loot sold to East Texas sawmills and creosoting firms. Three men, D. H. Bailey Dick Bailey and W F Fultz, were indicted for cutting fence poles.
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Dalton
Center
Texas
Texas Ranger
Dick Middleton
San Augustine
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Middleton
Dist
Dudley Davis
D. H. Bailey
Dick Bailey
D. H
W. F. Fultz
Baileys
Fultz
Police appoint Walter Floyd Jackson as patrolman
Lt. Jack Tomlin announced the hiring of Walter Floyd Jackson 47 of 2411 W llth as a patrolman for the police department. Jackson began work on Tuesday.
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Walter Floyd Jackson
W. Llth
Jack Tomlin
Jackson
Honduras Canal Proposed to Ease Canal Congestion
University of Michigan professor William Hobbs says a Honduras canal would relieve Panama Canal congestion. The plan estimates 1.5 billion dollars and a five year build time with two 146 mile channels and electric locomotive tugs.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
William Hobbs
University of Michigan
Honduras
Panama Canal
Two Damage Suits Follow Wrecks Here
Two damage suits totaling 42 725 were filed in District Court arising from automobile accidents. Felix J. Saindon of Monahans seeks 41 375 from Charley Rudolph Johnson of Odessa for injuries and wage loss after a June 3 crash at Fifth and Royalty. R A Truitt sues Gerald M. Scott for 1 350 over a June collision at Tenth and Golder claiming Scott struck Truitt’s car as the light had failed and Truitt entered on green.
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Felix J. Saindon
Monahans
Charley Rudolph Johnson
Odessa
Saindon
R. A. Truitt
Gerald M. Scott
Tenth and
Golder
Scott
Robert R. Truitt
Truitt
Tenth Street
Diplomats to Award 42 Law Enforcement School Diplomas
Lt. Jack Tomlin announced that 42 certificates of graduation from the FBI conducted law enforcement training school will be issued to officers here. The diplomas will be signed by Chief of Police J. J. Heaton.
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Jack Tomlin
Police Department
FBI
J. J. Heaton
Cameron Building Damaged by Fire in 524 S Washington
A fire at William Cameron & Co. warehouse on 524 S Washington caused about 50000 in damage to drilling clays and chemicals. Firemen arrived around 4 15 pm and extinguished the blaze by 5 30 pm with crews remaining to prevent renewed flames. Cause believed spontaneous combustion or a discarded cigarette. offices at 515 W Murphy are associated with the company.
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William Cameron & Co
S. Washington
A. C. Akins
D. D. Warren Jr
Lynn Withrow
William Cameron &Co
Baroid
W. Murphy
Seminole Voters OK 100000 Bond Issue in Special Election
Seminole property owners approved a 100000 bond issue with 209 voters casting ballots. 1502 bonds for paying bonds passed 152 to 45, 40000 water bonds approved 177 to 24, and 10000 sewer bonds approved 164 to 33. The paying bonds fund widening Highway 180 and street paving with a 10 cent per 100 valuation tax rate, about 2.25 dollars per average taxpayer.
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Seminole
Boros Withdraws From Open After PGA Ties
Julius Boros the newly crowned National Open champion pulled out of the PGA championship before the first qualifying round. He is not a PGA member and cited a wish to avoid criticism or dissension with the organization. He plans to join PGA after a five year apprentice term.
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Louisville
Julius Boros
Boros
PGA
Yarbrough Critics State Government in Austin Crowd
Ralph Yarborough, candidate for governor, addressed a courthouse lawn audience in Austin last night. He accused the state government of corruption and retold a joke about politicians to illustrate public anger.
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Ralph Yarborough
Austin
District and County Court Notices and Medical Center Report
District Court div orce suits filed include Fountain and Gilbert with three cases listed. Civil suits filed feature Truitt and Scott and a damages claim by Saindon against Johnson. County Court records show two marriage licenses A list includes Connant Malone and Garner Rigsby. Medical Center Hospital notes June 17 admissions and dismissals, births recorded, plus Leopold Osteopathic Clinic entries for Rogers.
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Fred C. Connant
Nelda June Malone
Marvin Odell Garner
Pearl Rigsby
Medical Center Hospital
S. G. Prickett
Elinor Davidson
Jimmie Dennis
Gary Miller
H. A. Evans
L. J. Westbrook
D. L. Poyner
Kathleen McDonald
Mary Jo Wineman
C. A. Simpson
Thomas A. Ham
Joe Hood
Jim W. Nabors
Board Meeting Set For 5 P M At Chamber Room
A regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors was announced for 5 P M today in the board room. City Manager Dick Pepin was to speak on city problems.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Pepin
Man Reports Car and Cash Stolen by Woman
Police investigate theft reported by R. M. Robin of Highway 80 Courts. Robin says a blonde woman about 23 stole his car and $92 cash last night.
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R. M. Robin
Hiway
Robin
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Albany, Calif
Armstrong
Congo Wall
Rem Gin
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Theodore Risch
New London
Conn
Groton
Electric Boat Co
O. P. Robinson
Navy
Dan A. Kimball
Law Enforcement
Cameron
Yarbrough
District Court
Roberta Valeria Fountain
William Thomas Fountain
Anna Mae Gilbert
H. L. Gilbert
Lois Susan
W. O. Suson
Felix J
Quiroz
Roxana
G .Prickett
N. Hancock
Leopold Osteopathic Clinic
Sam T. Rogers
S. Dixie
GMC
East 2Nd Street
Odessa Motor Company
Midland Highway
Odessa, Texas
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