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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

4

France's Long Empire Breaks Under Global Pressures

A Paris based assessment traces the decline of France's overseas domains in Indochina and North Africa. Peasants seek peace while educated nationalists push for independence, undermining colonial rule and challenging Western defense unity. The piece links war weariness, Moscow's influence, and postwar shifts to the empire’s unraveling.

France Indochina North Africa We- Ham L. Ryan Hatib Boursutba Tunisia Mohammed Kiouany Algserma Atfal el Fass Indechinabae Othis Myiss Erance Hitler Paris Arab League Cefenaing Dien Bien Phu Togei West Africa

Newbury Macs Up to Eight and S Hanes Ts Petaps

Spotted in Ohio and nearby areas a strange report notes a tree growth tied to a local event. Officials urge caution as residents report unusual throat symptoms associated with the plant. Authorities investigate possible links between the tree and a rash of illnesses.

Ohianfermatians Tondaleot

Waterbury Thought Teases Hidden Wine Clues

A fragmented Waterbury notice hints at a puzzle around a hidden wine detail. The readable parts reference a Mattatuen Man and a CEO reading a strange phrase about detections and tastes, suggesting a local mystery or promotional tease with limited legible facts.

Waterbury. Com Mattatuen F Soethamps le Eiae

France and Germany flavors delight travelers in wartime snapshot

The piece travels from Paris bread with Normandy butter to German bratwurst and a U.S. Army stance in Europe. It cites D-Day memories from Benjamin A. Dickson, a former intelligence officer, and reflects on postwar U.S. troops mixing with locals while noting security lapses and morale.

Paris France United States U.S. Army Europe America Nong War O Normandy Benjamin AL Dickson Dickson ST Paon Paw U S. Army D-Day Stelf Dickson

Pittsburg Man Killed in Car Crash Near Culvert

Pittsburg June 21 VD Banks 48 was killed today when his car crashed into a concrete abutment on a culvert U2 alleys south of the city.

Pittsburg Ep—R. VD. Banks Here

Planters Exporters Blast Brazil Coffee Price Level

Brazilian planters and exporters attack the government minimum export price of 87 cents a pound set two weeks ago. They warn a sustained 87 cent level could force stockpiling and losses for the treasury while seeking a stabilisation fund paid in cruzeiros.

Brazils Rio DE Janeiro Wrether Brazilian Coffee Institute Crazeiros Brazil Cruzeiros Bank of Brazil New York Coffee Exchange

Eisenhower Eyes Southeast Asia Conference Tie with Churchill

President Eisenhower may urge Winston Churchill to back a Southeast Asia defense conference during their meeting next weekend. Eden and Bedell Smith fly in for talks on Indochina peace, European defense, and atomic energy as Geneva developments shape Western plans.

John M. Hightower Washington Eisenhower Churchill Asia Eden State Dulles U. S Laos Cambodia Viet Nam Geneva U.S Walter Bedell Smith Pierre Mendes-France Smith West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization Bermuda

Knowland criticizes Premier's Indochina pledge

Senate Republican leader Knowland warns Pierre Mendes France’s pledge to seek peace in Indochina within 300 days invites Communist concessions. He says a France surrender would complicate Southeast Asia policy and affect a $32 billion foreign aid and military assistance package now before Congress.

Washington Knowland R Indochina Southeast Asia Viet Nam Laos Cambodia France Knowland Central America Congress

Berlin Officials Seek More Funds for Middleton Tax Bill

Berlin First Selectman John W. Graham was authorized to ask the board of finance for a larger appropriation to cover taxes on land the town owns in Middleton. The board had previously allowed $3 for the taxes. The tax bill was not stated.

Berlin Conn Middleton First Selectman John W. Graham Board of Finance

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio-Dyne found to shrink hemorrhoids and stop bleeding without surgery. Pain relief occurs quickly and reductions follow. The ointment Preparation H is offered nationwide with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

Truman to Leave Hospital in Ten Days After Surgery

Former President Harry S. Truman, aged 70, is in satisfactory condition after an emergency operation removing his appendix and gall bladder. Dr. Wallace Graham said Truman should be able to leave Research Hospital in about ten days if recovery stays smooth.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Research Hospital Wallace Graham White House Truman Madam Starlight Graham

Mine Shaft Yields Stolen Automobiles

Fourteen badly damaged stolen automobiles were found in an abandoned mine shaft near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Police arrested John O Boyle twenty of Plymouth in connection with the thefts. Police Chief Larry Kendig said the youth used the mine pit to dispose of cars during the last seven months. He added O Boyle had several hundred dollars worth of auto accessories in his basement.

Wilkes Barre John O'Boyle Plymouth Larry Kendig O'Boyle

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