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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1960

Page

3

Senate Ratifies Japanese Treaty In Overwhelming Vote

The Senate ratified the U S Japanese Security Treaty by a large majority. Japan’s ratification took effect last Sunday and U S instruments will be flown to Hawaii for President Eisenhower’s signature, then to Tokyo for the exchange. Opposition from leftists and neutrals sparked protests and riots in Japan over U S bases and defense ties, including the cancellation of Eisenhower’s planned visit.

Senate Washington Japan U.S Hawai Ture Tokyo Eisenhower U. S Douglas MacArthur II Aiichiro Fujiyama United States Asia Acetron Christian A. Herter

Two Space Vehicles Ride Same Rocket To Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP NASA announced a Thor Able Star rocket placed two satellites in orbit in a single launch. Transit 4 and piggyback satellite Transit SL4 joined orbit after launch at 1253 am. The mission aims to provide global navigation fixes and radiation measurements for defense and exploration.

Cape Canaveral Fla United States Air Force Amerca Ted Vanguard Senet Union Seattle

Khrushchev vows to keep coexistence policies

London AP reports Soviet Premier Khrushchev vowed to maintain peaceful coexistence and reduce tension, rejecting calls for war and stressing socialist ideas win through peaceful competition with capitalism. He cited the 20th party congress and criticized US policy while noting no need for world war.

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Atlas Flight Test Boosts Atlas Mission to Ascension Island

CAPE CANAVERAL Florida (UPI) Atlas, America’s only operable intercontinental ballistic missile, launched on a 5000 mile sky ride toward Ascension Island after a deep burn. The test aimed to validate range and guidance for the planned impact area. Navy Unveils Homing Torpedo ASROC Demonstration Keys West AP officials described ASROC as a new integrated system delivering a homing torpedo or depth charge from a single launcher. The four major parts include an underwater sonar, an electronic fire control computer, an eight-missile launcher, and a missile. The Navy says ASROC enables surface ships to attack subs without maneuvering the vessel.

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Boy Sacrificed To Halt Quake In Chile

In southern Chile a medicine man and the parents of a sacrificed child were arrested after a one year old boy was killed and his body cast into the sea in a ceremony to calm earthquakes and storms ravaging the region for a month. The quake sequence began near Concepcion with a major tremor and worsened with aftershocks and floods.

Santiago Chile UPI Tnbe Concepcion Valdivia Puerto Montt Pacific Japan

Died of Burns in San Antonio Home Fire

Mary Metlurg age 4 daughter of Airman Phillip McClure of Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport died at Brooke Army Medical Center on Tuesday from burns suffered in her home Herser Manor Another person died May 3 1 0 0 percent burns from which McClure was also injured

San Antonio Mary Metlurg Phillip McClure Barksdale Aiir Force Base Ait Shreveport Lavi Brooke Army Metrical Center Hersser Manor McClure

Argentina Demands Eichmann Return Before Talks With Israel

UN reports Argentina will not meet Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion unless Eichmann is returned. President Frondizi had prepared to discuss settlement, but Israel insists on retaining Eichmann and advancing his trial, prompting Argentina to seek Security Council action and possible recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the case.

United Nations, N.Y UPI Argentina Arturo Frondiz David Ben Gonon Israel Col Adolf Eichmann Argene Ben Ganon Briasselg Frondizi Exchmean Hitler Sx Milion Jews In World War II, Who Was Taken From Argentna Tnal Im Mano. Amadéo Councl Ben Gunon Eichjaan Sad Amadeo Jedt Ben Guron Eschmann Ben Guron Amadeo Sad Eichmann Hier Teraeh Argenta David Ben-Gurion Ben-Gunon Europe Amuro Frond Ins Tha Comal Whch

Action Delayed On Diablo Dam Political impasse slows approval

Washington reports the Diablo Dam on the Rio Grande near Del Rio Texas saw delayed action as Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs generating capacity versus flood control. Key figures include Senator Fulbright and Col Leland Hewitt who warn power equipment would cost about 15 million dollars and alter the benefit cost ratio. Debate centers on power sale, irrigation rights, and whether downstream landowners pay for water releases. The project, originally 100 million dollars, remains under scrutiny as officials push for early authorization.

Washington UPI Stad Diablo Rio Senate Foreign Relations Grande del Rio Ter Ami Leo J W Fulbright D Ark Arene Jek ' Col Leland H Hewitt el Paso International Boundary and Water Commission Hewitt Melville E Osborne State Deepartment Tstralion Frank Carlson R-Kan Rio Grande Valley Meco Dem Jam Lindsay Phil Rochs E Chamber of Commerce

Texan Dies In Car Collision Near Brazoria

In Brazoria County a San Benito man Bates Lewis was killed instantly when the rear vehicle struck the car in foggy conditions. Roy Sims, an Ohio resident driving the other car, was seriously injured.

Texan Brazoria, Tex UPI San Bento

Hot Weather To Continue In Permian Basin

Permian Basin residents face continued heat with temperatures likely to exceed 100 degrees for a fifth straight day. Sunday's high reached 106, one degree shy of the June record. forecasters expect 100 to 105 today with isolated afternoon storms possible near Terminal. The Panhandle cool front stalled near Lamesa, keeping heat in place. Overnight lows around 78, with tomorrow's highs near 100.

Permian Basin US Weather Bureau Terminal Panhandle Lamesa

Squealer In Freed After Brink's Robbery Case

Joseph O'Keefe known as Specs, who testified against Brink's robbery conspirators in the 1,218,211 holdup, was released on local bail after court appearances. He had pleaded guilty to armed robbery and received a three to four year sentence with credits for time served. He faced fugitive and burglary charges but was freed, while Pennsylvania authorities pursued related counts.

Boston UPI Joseph Specs) O’ Keefe Seloco Exenna Suspenor Ins Fel Forte O'Keefe Hing Pennsylvania

Linus Pauling Refuses to Name Nuclear Test Campaigners

Washington AP Linus Pauling defies Senate investigators by refusing to reveal names of fellow scientists who aided his anti nuclear weapons campaign. Senator Thomas J Dodd warns of possible contempt citation unless he cooperates by identifying those he contacted who joined his effort. Pauling calls the refusal a matter of conscience and morality while offering to name others who replied to his letters.

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Dies In Plunge At Wheat Field In Amarillo

Amarillo AP Homer Cravas, 35, Amarillo food market manager, died Tuesday when his small plane stalled and plunged into a wheat field southeast of the city, investigators said.

Amarillo Homer Cravas Amarito Food Market Here

Johnson Kennedy Supporters Exchange 'Can't Win' Charges

Washington AP reports heated exchanges between Johnson and Kennedy backers in the final preconvention phase. Kennedy supporters argue Johnson cannot win in November and push for a path through large states like New York and California. Johnson allies counter with lines about Kennedy’s Catholicism and leadership, while Symington supporters grow wary of a stalemate that could boost a compromise candidate as Truman signals continued support for Johnson.

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