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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

2

Peru narrows presidential race to two candidates

Latest returns show former President Manuel Prado leading Fernando Belaunde with 41,231 to 38,206 votes while Hernando Lavalle trails. About 1.5 million Peruvians could vote. women cast ballots for the first time as Aprista supporters hinted Prado may gain from leftist backing.

Peru Manuel Prado Fernando Belaunde Democratic Youth Party Hernando Lavalle Manuel Odria Restoration Party Prado Belaunde Lavalle Aprista Apristas Odria

TV TIDBITS ON HOLLYWOOD NAMES AND PLANS

Erskine Johnson reports on marriages and projects in TV and film. Notables like Dick Haymes Jackie Lou Ghery Marilyn Monroe and Rod Cameron are tied to future shows and films while Donna Reed Tony Owen prepare independent productions abroad. NBC's Sarnoff urges varied programming for better TV relying on audience choice.

Dick Haymes Jackie Loughery Mickey Rooney Film Company Rod Cameron Donna Reed Tony Owen Donna Goodman Ace George Gobe RKO Ace Cary Grant Cary Robert W. Sarnoff NBC Hollywood

Fire engines combat blaze at drive in screen

Weekend patrons at an Indianapolis drive in heard noises off track as fire engines arrived to tackle a blaze on the screen. The flames were extinguished and the film Day of Fury continued.

Jack Cardiff London June Havoc April Kent Edward Andrews Phoenix City Esther Williams Andrews Indianapolis

Tough Policy Is Seen For Arab States

Mrs. Golda Myerson succeeds Moshe Sharett as foreign minister in a cabinet shakeup that gives Ben-Gurion full control of foreign affairs. The move signals a tougher stance toward Arab states and may trigger further changes, including possible recalls or reassignments of Abba Eban and Eliyahu Elath.

Tel Aviv Israel Golda Myerson Moshe Sharett David Ben-Gurion Mapai Israel Labor Sharett Myerson Milwaukee Wis Ben-Gurion Mordechai Namir Abba Eban United Nations United States Foreign Ministry Walter Eyton Elath Jerusalem Post Mr. Sharett Sea of Galilee

Nixon Takes Over Parley For the President's Fitness Conference

In Annapolis Maryland Vice President Nixon presided over the first session of the Presidents conference on physical fitness aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency and boosting youth health. Eisenhower planned to speak but illness altered plans. The gathering drew sports and civic leaders from across the nation and sought to mobilize youngsters toward athletic fields.

Annapolis Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Ile

Alabama Boy Smokes Cigars to Suppress Fear of Effeminacy

An eight year old boy in Alabama is described as smoking cigars, possibly to mask fears of appearing effeminate. The report notes the unusual behavior and its potential social or psychological implications, reflecting era concerns over gender norms.

Alabama

Barcentrate Weight Loss Claim Prompts Texas Ad

Mrs. O. M. Jeffrey of Wichita Falls touts Barcentrate as a home remedy to shed fat. The advert claims six million bottles sold in Texas over ten years, promises safe easy loss with no starvation diet, and offers money back if the first bottle fails.

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