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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

3

Floods Hit Hundreds Evacuations Across Iowa and Nebraska

Storms drenched northern Missouri and Iowa with up to 10 inches of rain causing flash floods across Des Moines Sioux City Mason City and Fort Dodge. Evacuations followed as rivers rose and highways were cut. one teen disappeared attempting to rescue a horse in the Iowa River.

Des Moines Lowa Norwalk Winside Pender Nebraska Erty Chicago Gulf Wrooming San- Ga Yuma Ariz Iowa Unions Wort Dodge Mason City Alfred Anderson Alfred Anderson, 18-Year-Old ‘Almouth Iowa River Catte Ankeny Ux City Floyd River Floyd Valley Sioux City Fort Dodge Red Cross Council Bluffs Turin Kennebec

French Soldiers killed in Tunisia clash

Four men died in a confrontation near Medenine in Tunisia with two French union soldiers and two Tunisian outlaws killed. Native outlaws have been waging attacks on French settlements in the Protectorate amid a wave of terrorism.

Tunis Tunisia Medenine North African

Eisenhower's Commission Idea Faces Congress Backlash

The article reviews President Eisenhower's plan to use commissions to study pressing issues, noting Congress debates the effectiveness and scope of such panels. It highlights the commission's open-minded approach and the political divide over recommendations and tariffs while naming key figures and institutions involved.

Washington Eisenhower Gore Congress Fia Saul Wien Sion

Brain Tumor Said Cause Of Death Of Negro In Jail

A Galveston newspaper account states a Black inmate died in jail allegedly from a brain tumor. The report notes medical testimony, prior injuries, and conflicting statements from officials and others connected to the case. It mentions Clarence Mims and names several local figures amid questions about the death and its handling.

Postponed Case in Detroit Amid Disorderly Remarks

The traffic magistrate agreed to postpone the case for a month after chaotic proceedings and unclear remarks about baby chicks. The hearing involved Boe Kayne et al and a mediator named Simmarvus, with the court noting a need to organize the confusion before rescheduling.

Detroit Boe- Kayne Jota Carne

Stainless Pazo remedy promising relief for piles

A misc series advertises a stain resistant pile remedy named Stainless Pazo claiming relief from pain itching and inflammation without surgery. It promotes suppositories and ointment with a “Stainless” label and notes a regular Pavo option.

Mendes-France Seen as Peace Seeker by Most French

Paris dispatch notes Pierre Mendes-France as the new French premier perceived by many as a peace seeker for Indochina. It recalls his prior budgets and reforms, his gamble to form a cabinet by bargaining policy points, and his stormy 1944 austerity program that earned him respect but not office.

Paris Pierre Mendes-France Indochina Mendes-France Mendes- Francs Britain International Monetary Fund U. N. Economic and Social Counsel U. N. Economic Commission For Latin America Mendeci France Passy Law School The Sorbonne School of Political Sciences Treasury North Africa Vichy Lyon Charles DeGaulle DeGaigolle Algiers

Ethiopian King Haile Selassie Visits Mexico

Emperor Haile Selassie arrived in Mexico City on a chartered plane from the United States. President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines and officials greeted him as thousands of Mexicans welcomed the Ethiopian ruler and his party.

Menico City Emperor Haile Selassie Adello Rue Cortines United States Selasate Ruiz Cortines Sted Selassie Perth Bog Petr Prinee Satile Selassie Haile Selassie Princess Seble Desta Ampere Famin Ang Abeve Abbebe Mexico Oklahoma Oklahoma A&m Cologne Stilwater

Jury Deadlock Dismisses Scott Misconduct Case

A Houston district jury could not reach a verdict on whether William H. Scott aided a bawdy house across from the Harris County Courthouse while serving as district attorney. Judge Langston King discharged the panel after 27 hours. Scott, 55, was indicted on a misdemeanor count and faced a later trial in Houston with venue unchanged.

Houston William H. Scott Harris County Langston King D. H. Gillam Houston Transit Co Toreman Scott Lorraine Lou Avres Avres Lic O'Brian Stevans

Fort Worth Woman Claims 30 Pound Loss With Barcentrate

Mrs. R. H. Curtis of Fort Worth Texas reports a 30 pound loss from Barcentrate. The advertisement claims Barcentrate is available from Texas druggists and should be mixed with grapefruit juice as directed. It assures a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help.

R. H. Curtis Sandage Ave Fort Worth Texas

Whitaker Receives Aug. Execution Date in Tex.

Vernon Texas June 21 Walter E Whitaker Jr was given an August 2 execution date for the strangling murder of Joyce Fern White a Lub bork high school girl he met at Reese Air Force Base. He showed no emotion and led officers to the burial site after his trial detailing the night of her death.

Vernon Tex Walter E. Whitaker Jr Huntsville State Joyce Fern White Reese Air Force Base Lubbock

Electric dealer taunts debtor in monthly statement

In Wildwood New Jersey J J Howe an electric appliance dealer sends monthly statements that read You dont owe us a cent We wish you did provoking weak humor about debt. The fragment shows a confrontational message from a local business to a customer.

Wildwood, N. J J.J. Howe

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