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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

7

Catholics Among Graham Crusade Converts in NY

More than 1,000 of 26,946 decisions for Christ after Billy Graham sermons at Madison Square Garden were Roman Catholics. A spokesman said conservatively one in twenty inquirers are Catholics and most aim to affiliate with Protestant denominations or say the decision will help them remain Catholics. Some priests warned that mere attendance at Graham sermons is forbidden by church doctrine.

New York Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Crusade United Press

Port Authority to Buy Five Snow Machines in Heat

In Philadelphia amid 90 plus heat, the Delaware River Port Authority met and voted to purchase five snow removal machines for winter operations.

Philadelphia Tvo Delaware River

Salvation Army Head Speaks On Current Marriage Issues

Salvation Army commander Capt. Lloyd George spoke to the American Business Club at the Lincoln Hotel on changing American families. He cited rising divorces, wandering husbands, and altered home life since 1870, with urban migration and two-earner households shaping juvenile delinquency and family instability. He noted 1 in 3.5 marriages now end in divorce and urged uniform laws and programs to reduce divorce and support family morale.

Salvation Army Lloyd George Odessa American Business Club Lincoln Hotel George Social Welfare Philadelphia Uaion ABC

Dope Sales Fought Except in Red China

U S narcotics chief Anslinger says Red China funds global drug trade with an enormous foreign exchange harvest. He cites 65 percent of illicit narcotics originate there, supplies through Burma Thailand Laos to Hong Kong and Japan. He notes Syria as main heroin source outside Red China and describes tightened Turkish border controls. In U S addicts estimated at 50 000, with crime hotspots in California Illinois Michigan New York Texas.

Washington China Harry J. Anslinper U.S Syria Anslinger United Nations Commission On United States California Ilinois Michigan New York Texas South New England

Youth Killed In Gang War In Amarillo Drive-In

A midnight drive-in shooting in Amarillo left 19 year old Glen E. Cornelius dead. Police identified the victim and arrested three Amarillo youths Gen Fujuado 19 Ernest Ocana 17 and Guadalupe Martinez for questioning as two other youths fled. Four Anglo youths connected to the incident were being questioned by the police chief.

Amarillo Glen E Jerry) Cornelius Lloyd Sheffield Cornelius Gene Fujuado Ernest Ocana Guadalupe Martinez Wiley Alexander

Actor Franciosa Fined and Sentenced in Camera Attack

In Los Angeles actor Anthony Franciosa received a 16 day jail term and a $25 fine after a courtroom hearing over his April 29 attack on a cameraman who tried to photograph him and actress Shelley Winters, now his wife. Judge Mark Brandler ordered the sentence and Franciosa remained free on $24 bond as his attorneys appealed.

Los Angeles Anthony Franciosa Franciosa Shelly Winters Mark Brandler Francioza Atormers

Some Days Are Bad All Around

Dallas report recounts a man named Harod Wyon detailing a car crash sequence after work. He describes a metal object striking his car, a second impact, and a third incident minutes later. Total damages amount to 701 dollars, largely insured. He returned home two hours later to dinner with his mother in law.

Dow Wynn

Wilson Denies Vice Shutdown Tie With Vote

Attorney General Will Wilson said crackdown on Galveston and Gulf Coast vice had no link to Galveston elections. He praised Mayor Roy Clough for optimism and noted enforcement was planned in February and proceeding on schedule. He thanked city officials as injunctions were granted against seven more Galveston county night spots including the Balinese Room.

Galeston Oll Clough Galveston Galves‘tom

Speeding Excuse Blames Weather For Curbed Pace

Lincoln state police Trooper Robert X Mathews cites a motorist delaying speed due to fear of thunder and lightning storms saying he wanted to reach shelter. Mathews issued a warning after the remark.

Lincoln, Rip Robert X. Mathews Mathews

Physician Plans Measles for Nine Children in England

Maidenhead, England. Dr Charles Stevens proposes giving his nine children German measles during the summer vacations to prevent risk during pregnancy. Mrs Betty Stevens agrees, saying the plan will spare their five Guugniers from potentially worse attacks later.

Maidenhead England Charles Steens Betty Stevens

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