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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1954

Page

3

Court Affirms Robbery Term in Pecos Farm Case

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Butler conviction for robbery by assault in the Pecos area. Three Mexican workers were beat and robbed on a farm, with a confession cited but the court finds no error in the trial proceeding. The ruling affirms a two year penitentiary sentence for Butler and a similar penalty for a co defendant.

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Shivers Urges Strong Police and Reform Efforts in Texas

The article reports Texas officials calling for improved law enforcement and tougher crime measures. Shivers stresses the need for well trained, capable officers and a unified effort to deter crime and reduce repeat offenses across the state.

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Indigestion Delays Truman in Kansas City Debut

The former president Truman canceled his planned stage appearance in Kansas City due to an upset stomach. The public performance faced changes as doctors treated him and officials noted he would not perform as scheduled.

Kansas City Truman Mir. Truman Myre Perip Meota Luxemburg

Russia vetoes Thai peace patrol proposal at UN

In Naypyidaw? United Nations Security Council Russia vetoed Thailand's Indochina peace patrol plan. It was Russia's 59th veto. the measure had support from the United States Britain France and other members while Lebanon abstained. The veto blocked action but set stage for a United Nations General Assembly session on the issue.

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Legislative Status in Congress June 19 Con gress

Senate debate on House tax revision bill. Conferees seek compromise on low cost housing. constitutional amendment on Supreme Court size and retirement age under consideration. Judiciary action pending on term lengths and elections for House members. Trade extension and farm bills in progress. Defense budget and appropriations advancing. Postal rate and salary measures face veto risks. Foreign aid loans and coffee price regulation under review. Unemployment benefits expansion and federal court wiretap use debated. Health and statehood issues referenced. Taft Hartley amendments stalled. Wool subsidies and related measures moving.

Foreign Aid House Foreign Affairs Committee Senate New York Coffee Exchange Eoacter Atomic Age Congress

Rhee Accepts Park Resignation in Seoul Shakeup

President Rhee in Seoul accepted Prime Minister Park Chung Hee resignation and recommended abolishing the post. He said a constitutional amendment would be needed to keep the position or alter its role on the U.S. Korea Economic Board.

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Andrews Flying Club Planned For Future Training

An organizational meeting for the Andrews Flying Club is set for 7 30 p m Monday in the Commissioners courtroom. Jim Flemmins chairs the aviation committee of the chamber of commerce who says training and rental costs are reduced through larger cooperative action. New instructor Rod Stoddard will help develop the program with early signups including Robert Forbes Ray Page Butch Vining Dr Harry Tompkins Pat McNair Ben Simmons Charles Roberts Jr J T Lisenbee Floyd Bivins Joe Herring and Jim Flemmins.

Andrews Andrews Flying Club Jim Flemmins Aviation Committee The Chamber of Commerce Corky Wilson Flemmins Rod Stoddard Robert Forbes Ray Page Butch Vining Harry Tompkins Pat McNair Ben Simmons Charles Roberts, Jr J.T. Lisenbee Floyd Bivins Joe Herring

Guatemalan Uprising Portrayed as Brewing Since 1944

The report links the Friday uprisings to a long buildup starting with the 1944 October Revolution that toppled Ubico and briefly opened democracy. It notes Arevalo reforms, Communist infiltration in unions and schools, and the central federation CGTG with 120,000 members as the era’s strongest labor group.

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