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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1957

Page

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Grand Jury Pressure Pushes Justice of Peace Boyt to Quit

In Ector County the grand jury pressed Justice of the Peace Boyt to resign after investigating his precinct court. The jury recommended immediate resignation and questioned auditor scrutiny of books, while noting no firm plan to reconvene for further action. Hoyt claimed no chance to prove innocence if he resigned now.

Justice of the Peace A Boxting Gran Jury Ceter Boyt Commissioners Court Hoyt Commissioners Fee Justices of Peace Grandibe Aise Tree Grand Jury Justice Boyt Justice of Lhare Mukufd Justice Baytrip Uie Rusignael Jtson Preston Parker Tim Parker Precinct 4 Tennation Commis Washington James G Dukers Sticha Senate Curtis RB Ign Joe Hamilton Office of the Justice of the Peace A. P. Boyt Commissioner's Court Ector County John McGath Justiee Goldsmith Hamilton Thomeas D. Murphy Meantan Eeter Webber

Probers primed to quiz cross involved in union dispute

James G. Duker seeks to question Cross on major accusations tied to misuse of union funds and pressured leadership, amid claims Cross used thousands for personal ties. The testimony touches on a 1953 salary change for Texas county justices of the peace and related resignations affecting local governance.

Hoffa wiretap trial opens amid defense claims

In Washington, Hoffa’s lawyer disputes government wiretap evidence used to link James Hoffa to bribery and rackets. Prosecutors push ahead as Brownell subpoena remains quashed, while Hoffa faces a separate New York wiretap indictment. The case centers on Teamsters power, potential conviction, and leadership succession.

Washington James R. Holfa Jim Wace Hoffa Midwest Senne Rackers Investigating Committee Statf Herbert Browne FBI Brownell Sfoffa Teamsters Acquittnl V 1 Teamsters Dave Beck New York Harold Hoffa Cours Fisch

Byrd challenges Humphrey on debt and spending claims

Senator Byrd of Virginia, chairing the Senate Finance Committee, sharply disputed Secretary Humphrey’s assertion that the Eisenhower administration reduced the national debt and federal spending. He noted the debt rose by about nine billion dollars since the low point of the prior administration, and spending increased similarly, despite initial White House claims. The exchange highlighted discrepancies in the administration’s accounting of fiscal progress.

Washington Sen Byrd Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Eisenhower Senate Finance Committee Virginian Burl Seahower da Vader Biard Albom Daolgars Dion Rar

Child Drowns in Pool Incident at Local Facility

Corpus Caristi reports a drowning involving a young child at a pool. Rescue efforts were underway as discrepancies in supervision and location details emerged. Authorities investigated the incident and prepared a safety briefing for families nearby.

Plane Downed in Faulty Freighting Warning

Report from Dallas states a defective freighter warning light caused a Convair to crash near Love Field. No injuries were reported as passengers aboard Huscen and Con were scheduled for a landing at the time of the incident.

Dallas

Jap Premier Arrives For Talks With Ike

Japanese Prime Minister Kishi arrived in Washington for three days of talks with President Eisenhower. Vice President Nixon and a military reception greeted him at National Airport. Kishi said the discussions aim to deepen cooperation for world peace and human welfare, seeking a new era in Japanese American relations.

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Court Upholds Sheffield Rule in Land Deal Retrial

The Court of Criminal Appeals, in a 7 to 1 vote, upheld a prior ruling demanding a retrial for B. RK. Sheffield, partner of Huscam v Giles in a veteran land scandal. The decision queried the March dated retrial, maintaining the original conviction stood and that a 30-1 year sentence should be reconsidered. Judge Kim Woodley dissented, citing error in the retreial reasoning. Judge W. A. Morreinn delivered the majority opinion, stating ten judges remained convinced the case was properly disposed.

Austin Court of Criminal Appeals B. RK. Sheffield Huscam Giles Stowld Shef Ile Lubbock Kim Woodley Ue Mice Rep W. A. Morreinn Opinon Ie

Girard Case May Move Direct To High Court

The case of S. Girard with charges against him moves toward the Supreme Court path as legal teams seek a direct appeal. Officials from the Defense Department and US agencies weigh options while the MackGarrah court record shows ongoing proceedings and possible final decision timing.

Girard

IAEA Approval Marks Policy Victory in Senate

The report notes IAEA approval strengthening President Eisenhower's energy policy and supporting peacetime nuclear cooperation. Democrats outnumber Republicans, with a 57 to 70 vote split. the outcome favors administration aims while amendment attempts failed. The piece highlights foreign policy implications and progress toward international nuclear accords and uranium arrangements.

Washington Senate Radhin Murdaught Landon Ro Tohnvem Tex Sup el Thesas Zo Democrate Enewland Hricker Atom Corarites Agra Mont Uricder

Rights debate erupts as tankers collide with political tension

The article reports a heated Washington dispute over civil rights amid a national crisis following tanker collisions. It notes President Eisenhower, Senate leaders, and Southern Republicans clashing over a civil rights program, with Democratic reactions and concerns about dispersing established rights. The piece portrays a tense atmosphere with heavy party strain and calls for careful constitutional handling.

Wasshngton Eav Peretterdis Democrats Kagwn Or-Cal Senda Senate Fargver Elvenhower Senate Republinoa Washington Rita Roymine Eisentower Lawn Jhower House Hill

Vessels Blaze in Heavy Fog Off Brest Coast Disaster

In dense fog off the Brittany coast near Brest two ships the U S tanker Stony Point and the Greek tanker Nidel collided. Both burned fiercely as smoke rose high above the sea wreckage and crew injuries were reported. Rescue efforts by international ships including the liner America were hampered by weather with many survivors accounted for amid missing crew members.

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Blonde Claims Mexicans Held Couple In Jail

A San Antonio woman identifying as Mrs Watts says Mexican police held her husband Jed Watts 28 and she in a jail cell with 26 men after claims of forged checks totaling 205 dollars. She alleged Cheyenne Wyoming authorities had the two arrested and tried to deport them with help from the Mexican government. Deputies held Watts in Texas on return from a trip, while a Denver warrant for non support also shadows him.

San Antonio al Blonde Watts Saliba Wxluy Cheyenne Wyo Cheyenne Porfice Ankeu Mexico City Silicient Tunis Bn Tthe Berar County Tex Auty Jed Watts Cheytan W. E. Tuck Walker Na Vonal Hank Salt Fhire City Walts Denver

Rash Of Wrecks Closes Streets After Night of Accidents

Police report a five hour spree of slick pavement crashes Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Among the incidents were several major wrecks with one fatality and dozens of injuries. Authorities warned drivers to slow down as rain and slick streets persisted across the area.

Texas oil production slashed to one day in July

The Texas Railroad Commission ordered a record cut in oil production placing Texas on a one day producing schedule for July. The decision to stash output next month was praised by representatives of both mayoral and independent producing firms. Purchasers had sought a reduction. details appear on Page 21.

Texas Railroad Commission Texas

Rain drenches southern plains then tapers after night

Heavy rains drenched parts of the south Tuesday night and eased Wednesday morning. The Weather Bureau forecast scattered thundershowers across the state with additional showers in the afternoon. Temperatures cooled after the downpour as crops suffered damage from the wet spell and conditions remained unsettled across several counties.

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Fragmentary OCR note lists page references Pere JI and assorted page markers. No clear event or person details emerge beyond listing locations and chapter marks across pages.

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