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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1958
Page
1
Washington officials stated that Russia signaled willingness to deploy its 70 seismograph stations in any international program to detect secret nuclear tests, reinforcing cooperation on enforcing a ban and monitoring compliance.
Western scientists prepare for Geneva talks on detecting nuclear tests with emphasis on technical methods and dose measurement. Officials note Soviet seismograph stations may be available. diplomacy cautions avoid political questions while tensions rise with censorship and ideological debates at home.
Washington SEC Chairman Edward N. Gadsby rejected claims of favorable treatment for Sherman Adams in the Goldfine matter. Public hearings resumed as lawmakers probe SEC and FTC actions. In Little Rock, Central High's integration faced delays as Judge Lemley refused to suspend his order, with NAACP urging stay and appeals planned.
Washington reports the overall cost of living rose to a new peak driven by higher prices for meats, poultry, and electricity while food costs mostly held. Unemployment is seen climbing to a 17 year high, with wage boosts for 750,000 steel and canning workers and other small gains across sectors.
Weather notes show clear to partly cloudy today and Wednesday with scattered afternoon showers. Highs near 95 today, 85 tomorrow, lows around 48 tonight and 65 overnight. Data lists regional readings for Alpine Amarillo Fort Worth El Paso San Antonio and others with daily temperature ranges.
In New York a federal jury acquitted two Teamster defendants accused of wiretap counts related to investigations of Teamster President Hoffa. cheers and applause followed the verdict as Hoffa, mobbed by supporters, pushed through the crowd outside the Detroit headquarters. In Beirut, Lebanon, rebels threatening to replace President Camille Chamoun warned of heavy attacks within 48 hours as Western powers monitor the volatile situation and Dag Hammarskjold urges restraint.
A religious holiday display in Santo Amaro Brazil exploded in the market place killing at least 83 people and wounding 40. U S reports tie the blast to Hoffa seeking information for investigations and a tense prelude to talks between government leaders and rebels in Beirut.
A chaotic clipping mentions burning patients in distress, a U N official Hammarskjold, explosions and unrest in Lebanon and Brazil, and political maneuvering. It sketches a violent incident, international diplomacy, and local curiosity, with scattered names and places amid unclear chronology.
Hollywood coverage notes Cheryl Turner testifying in a deposition about the April 4 stabbing of Lana Turner by Johnny Stompanato. Attorney William Pollack reports discrepancies between Cheryl and her mother and attorney accounts.
Storms slammed West Texas with 60 mph winds and heavy rain. Alpine reported 4.5 inches in 30 minutes while Colorado City Snyder and Midland faced flooding and damage. A tornado touched Colorado City with no injuries. Eastern Texas and Oklahoma also saw storms as rain intensified in the Panhandle and Brownsville.
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida. The Navy postponed a Vanguard satellite launch because damp weather disrupted the rocket but sent a Polaris missile forerunner on a zigzag ascent into the sky. The test rocket performed as expected though the Vanguard lift was scrubbed near the final countdown due to moisture in the rocket’s innards. They attempted a reschedule after hours of work around the second stage.
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