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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

4

Zuazo Picked As President Of Bolivia

LA PAZ Bolivia Hernan Siles Zuazo was elected president of Bolivia amid peace and a promised reform program. The 42 year old MNR leader seeks to reorganize tin mines and expand farm lands for landless peasants supported by continued US aid to fight inflation. Oscar Unzaga de la Vega of the Socialist Falange conceded defeat amid militia tensions without a free vote.

LA Paz Bolivia Energetic Hernan Siles Zuazo Siles Zuazo National Revolutionary Movement MNR Victor Paz Estenssoro United States Oscar Unzaga de la Vega Socialist Falange Unzaga Mnrs Diego Hurgo Montevideo

Senator Attacks Foreign Aid Patchwork in Senate Speech

Senator Jack Jackson of Washington denounces the foreign aid program as a clumsy patchwork and urges a full study. He spoke as the Foreign Relations Committee works to complete action on a House bill granting 3.88 billion dollars in new aid authority outside the Soviet orbit, with most cuts in military aid. The panel restored 702 million of the cuts, though doubt remains on Senate support. Jackson argues for a broader good neighbor approach and warns the program risks losing friends and prolonging Cold War aims.

Washington Sen Jackson D-Wash Senate Chambers Foreign Relations Committee House Eisenhower Foreign Relations Committee Mansfield D-Mont Congress Sen. Aiken R-Vi Soviet Union

Reservists Finish Half Of Training At Camp Pendleton

Marines of the 47th Special Infantry Company based in the Permian Basin complete half of their two week summer training at Camp Pendleton. The 73 strong unit practiced rifle marksmanship, maintenance and night fighting in Combat Town while handling combat helicopter insertions. Pvt. Lowell S. Burris praised the tough regimen and-conditioning.

Camp Pendleton Calif 47Th Special Infantry Company Marine Corps Permian Basin Pvt Lowell S. Burris N. Main Midland Odessa William R. Calvert West Second Naval Academy Calvert A. D. Kranyak Hobbs N. M William A. Rutledge North Alleghancy 47Th Special Marine Corps Reserve Infantry Company

Steelworkers plot new contract strategy in steel talks

The United Steelworkers plan a two track approach pressing the Big Three producers and moving toward individual bargaining with major firms, aiming to avert a June 30 strike. President David J. McDonald reports progress but says no deal yet as talks stretch across U S Steel Bethlehem Republic and eight others.

Tresdey U.S. Steel Betlehem Steel Republic Steel David J. McDonald USW Wren New York McDonald Chiatle Bie Otteral Jones & Laughlin Steel Youngstown Sheets& Jube Toland Steel Great Lakes Steel Wheeling Steel Allegheny Ladd Steel Pittsburgh Steel Armen Steel David J. VicDerald United Steelworkers

False Teeth Wartime Medicine Advice From Old Pharmacy Ad

Old ad copy discusses dental care and false teeth maintenance noting注意 warnings about slip rocking and plate handling. It promotes pasteeth as a remedy available at drug counters, urging readers to check fit and comfort.

Cain Doubts Renomination For Subversive Activities Board

Washington Republican Harry P. Cain, a former senator and member of the Subversive Activities Control Board, doubts he will be reappointed as his term ends in August. He criticizes the Eisenhower loyalty program as fostering abuses and says he may not support the President in November. Rep. Rees proposes a permanent federal loyalty program with an independent board.

Washington Harry P. Cain Subversive Activities Control Board Cain Eisenhower Sieh

Eliot Improves After Mild Heart Attack at Sea

American born poet T. S. Eliot is reported to be getting better after a mild heart attack aboard the Queen Mary. Doctors said his condition improved and no complications were noted.

London T. S. Eliot

Kefauver and Stevenson Move Toward Unity Rift Eases

Senator Estes Kefauver apologized on TV for personal attacks on Adlai E. Stevenson as he seeks unity within the Democratic Party. Stevenson replied that he was much pleased and pledged to campaign for Kefauver if Stevenson wins the nomination. Senators' efforts come amid Florida and California losses that hurt Kefauver’s bid. Stevenson appeared confident with an estimated 500 convention votes, while 6864 votes are needed for the nomination.

Washington Sen Estes Kefauver Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Kefauver Florida California New York Averell Harriman United Press

Boy Confesses to Killing Four Year Old in Seattle

A 12 year old boy confessed to the strangling of 45 year old Kathryn Ruoff near her home. Police say he met the girl Saturday, lured her into an abandoned garage, and choked her after sexually abusing her. The body was found under floorboards hours later as police detained other youths who used the garage as a clubhouse.

Seattle Kathryn Ruoff Richard Ruoff Ray John Barker Herbert Swindler Pointblank Swindler Young Barker Carmi Meske Ruoff Cate TE Ruoffs

Russian Tourist Seeks Asylum in Austria

Austrian police report one of the first postwar Russian tourists allowed to vacation in Austria has asked for political asylum. The defector was an engineer who slipped away from the Russian party during sightseeing.

Vienna Austria Enginee

Television Slate Montag Rosa TV Channel 14A

Spores 10 Weather News airs on Monday Rosa TV Channel 14A presenting a brief weather update and station slate for the day.

Mondat Rosa-Tv School of Charm Hudsons Secret Journal Bride &.Ju—Studio One Rosemary Cloone Talent Scours Vitor Wuwb Sparis Nile Cint ‘Theater Robert Monteomeryr Texas Hareyv Teesdat Kcbd-Tv Ernie Kovacs Ernie Food Eewin Shaw

Quotes in the News From Across the Nation

A compilation of quotes from public figures on foreign policy, disease, violence, and party politics. Chester Bowles criticizes US policy as a fraud while others discuss health, crime, and presidential campaign tensions in various cities.

Superior Wis India Chester Bowles Ladelphia Burril Crohn Eisenhower

Game Called Panama City Pra

A Thursday night baseball game was halted when a manager spotted two Panama City State Prison road camp outfielders missing from the field. Police began a search for the players as part of the incident.

Panama City. Pra Panama City

Radio Log Highlights Selections From Nightwatch Schedule

The log lists top plan notes from the nightwatchman section and references sightwatchman stenography. It records routine patrols, checkpoint statuses, and routine communications. The entry emphasizes monitoring and scheduled observations during the night shift.

World News and Mime for Listening Time Show

A public service program schedule lists Tuesday morning and afternoon slots from 2 to 8 for UListenine. The listing mentions Tex News and Market Apt Rendezvous with Rhythm, and Rendezvous with Filiothm as part of the broadcast block.

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