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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
1
A damaged notice describes a sealed disposition connected to Shivers and a local bank case. The document mentions Citizens National Bank and something about land and property tied to a court action. Names like Rugner appear amid reference to a presiding officer and singer grid.
Flood waters breach a dike in Des Moines as crews rush to protect neighborhoods. Officials declare areas under flood threat while seeking federal assistance as rains intensify and the river rises further.
Texas labor unions join a campaign against Shivers amid a broader political clash. The story frames union opposition as part of a statewide mobilization with organized labor mobilizing members and allies to influence the election outcome.
Organized labor called Gov. Allan Shivers biased and obnoxious as they joined a campaign swing through Midland Odessa San Angelo and other Texas cities. Ralph Yarborough led attacks saying Shivers fears voters and accused him of a hate war against labor while Holmes criticized the state tubercular program and urged reform.
The Texas AFL affiliates condemn Dallas radio and TV program Facts Forum and urge equal time rebuttals. Delegates oppose proposed wire tapping legalization and back efforts to defeat Shivers in the upcoming and contested races. Officers and officers elections are scheduled, with multiple state posts debated and nominations listed for various districts and cities.
In San Diego a hearing on Parr’s double jeopardy case was postponed as Parr’s counsel sought a two week cooling off period. The case involves alleged murder linked to Cristobal Ybanes and a claim that previous payment precludes further charges. Judge Marcusi Raximond presided in the 79th federal district court.
Secretary McKay announces the transfer of land office functions to Santa Fe New Mexico as part of a broader reorganization effective July 1936. The move aims to streamline administration and centralize land affairs in the region.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Friday with continued heat. High around 95, low tonight near 72. Yesterday’s high 85, low 72.
A detailed account notes the execution of a convicted rapist by electric chair in the state. The article mentions the inmate's final statements and reactions from officials, with references to family and faith as the moment of death is described.
Guatemala accused anticommunist rebels of threatening mass bombings of cities within 24 hours and urged the United Nations Security Council to convene. Government telegrams to members cited over 43 villages bombed and warned of heavy air attacks on Guatemala City and other towns.
The 36th Texas Infantry Division military police began using helicopters to nab speeders at North Fort Hood as part of a two week annual field training and broader safety program.
French troops cleared Communist elements in the Red River delta near Ha Noi. The operation targeted rebel bases about 50 miles northwest of Hana following fierce fighting in the Sontay sector and aimed to blunt rebel points on delta approaches. Observers noted improved morale and a calmer population after Dien Bien Phu's fall.
Houston man Jack Halfen, indicted for failing to pay $18,182 in taxes for 1947 and 1948 and alleged false filing by his wife in 1947, was to resume testimony Thursday after telling the court tax troubles began in 1945.
Braniff Airways rejects Pan American Grace Airways bid to acquire Braniff's South American routes. The $5 million offer from Grace Pan American was not accepted, halting the proposed transfer of Braniff’s international services.
Medical Center Hospital in Odessa admitted Ray Waxac Christian, age 6, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Christian of 2202 Walnut. The case marks the sixth polio patient reported in the year.
As the Guatemalan conflict enters its seventh day pro Arbenz forces and rebel units clash amid propaganda and diplomatic moves. Honduras reports fatalities at a pro Arbenz demonstration while the OAS considers an on the spot inquiry and Nicaragua denies aggression.
Gov. Alan Shivers challenged Ralph Yarborough as weak on federal power in a 26 minute rally before about 75 campaign workers in which Shivers linked Yarborough to Northern Democrats and CIO PAC figures. He touted Texas achievements and urged turnout for precinct conventions after the primary.
Gov Allan Shivers urged Texas style action against Communism telling Webb AFB graduates that America is the last bulwark against Communism. He warned of Communist expansion in Guatemala and urged full participation in government to beat its spread.
Local draft board requests the present address of John Blakeley, a Negro boy, last living at 406 South Muskingum. Mrs. Hazel Petty, clerk of the Selective Service office, urges anyone with information to contact her office at once by phone or mail.
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