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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

13

Two Damage Suits Filed in District Court Over $100000

Two damage suits totaling over $100000 were filed in district court Friday after separate highway accidents injured a man and a woman. Leulia Rachel sues John Dee Insurance Co and agent Frank H Tuscany for 40000 for injuries and 30000 for lost wages plus pain and suffering. Jack Webb sues M J Moore and Moore Construction Co and Howard Cunningham for 8300 claiming Cunningham drove a Moore truck across Andrews Highway north of Odessa on July 17 1938.

Leuia Rachel John Dee Tnsurance Co Frankly H. Tuscany West County Road West Second Street Phontiff John Dee Company Tuscany Jack Webb M. J Jack) Moore Moore’s Construction Co Howard Cunningham Andrews Highway Odessa O Webb Cunningham Moore Hin

Eighth Polio Case Of Year Reported At Medical Center

Reports from Medical Center Hospital confirm the eighth polio case of the year after admission of a two and a half year old boy from Woodlawn who had fever and fatigue before treatment. Katherine Craft and Bobby Jo Lightfoot are noted as recent cases with care and discharge details recorded.

Qeesse Medical Center Hospital Frip Cas Tate Deniel Lipre Soniof B. RB. Lappe Woodlawn Ketherine Craft Cauguer Fool Reawooe Wes

Vaughan Trial May Go To Jury

The Marvin Vaughan murder case in Lordsburg New Mexico nears closing as final rebuttals and summations proceed. Expert witnesses dispute memory and truth serum effects with testimony from Dr J F Stearn Dr Ariand Cooper and others about Vaughan recall of events surrounding Amos Burgess's slaying.

Ariand D. Cooper Fi Paso Opnion Cooper Vaughan Burgess

Forgery Suspect Sought After East Eighth Street Check

Police seek a man described as 25 to 30 years old, about six feet tall and 200 pounds, last seen near a city market after passing a $25 forged check drawn on Grist Bartz. He wore khaki pants and a jacket, and attempted to cash the check at multiple stores including Satesca Market. Detectives urge any witnesses to assist.

East Eighth Street Aoman Ci ‘Neal

Ex-Senator Blair Moody Improves After Illness

Former Senator Blair Moody, 52, diagnosed with pneumonia and a heart ailment, was reported dramatically improved after hospitalization in Hancock Michigan. Doctors and Democratic spokesmen said he should be able to continue his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.

Hancock Much. We Blair Moody Iaca Hie Mfoody Jeeph Hospital Thi Northen Michigan

Just Can't Get By Those Texans

Highway Patrolman John Osmond warns motorists on a high heat stretch where pavement rose nearly a foot. A Texan jokes that a rattlesnake caused the ridge, quipping it was a Texas rattler.

Fufaula Okla John Osmond Osmond

AMA urges eye protection for eclipse watchers

In San Francisco the American Medical Association's House of Delegates advised observers to shield eyes with heavily smoked glass during the upcoming sun eclipse visible from Nebraska to the northeast. The ophthalmology section warned colored glasses offer no protection, and previously exposed X-ray film was noted as an alternative to smoked glass.

San Francisco American Medical Assn House of Delegates United States Nebraska AMA Opthalmology

Woman Stands By Accused Mate Facing Deportation

An Austin woman vows to stand by her husband Gerald Patrick Feemenn who faces deportation from the United States to Canada on criminal charges. He is described as an alien with no valid immigration papers and a prior conviction for moral turpitude. Feemenn, an Irishman and former salesman, is alleged to have armed robbery charges in Canada and murder conspiracy, and his wife Evika Ramses says she still believes him despite the case.

San Antonio Berne Wan Edo Canada Gerald Patrick Feemen Ah Lmishman Austa Mes Evika Ramses Moan Abareh Postel Dion Aesebe Feemnen Jal

Famed Evangelist Graham Falls Ill

Billy Graham, the American evangelist, was taken seriously ill and ordered to a hospital in Germany. His secretary Beavan said Graham woke up very sick this morning and a doctor advised immediate admission for a complete physical.

Duesseldore Goondas Billy Graham Cayaihy Grahams Secretars Billy Ues Beavan Tog Uwe Giana Germany Britain Scandinavia Borhin Graham Chamaoion

Four Richmonders Seek New Trial Over Dictionary Use

Four residents of Richmond were convicted in federal court last week on clarifying charges and now seek a new trial claiming the jury used a dictionary during deliberations to learn the meaning of conspiracy without court or defense permission. Judge Hutcheson suspended proceedings after the guilty verdict.

Richmond Va Steering Hutcheson

Halfen Convicted Awaits Sentencing in Tax Case

A federal jury found Jack Helen Habten of Houston guilty on three counts of income tax fraud for 1947 and 1948. The verdict charged false returns and evasion totaling 38 172.43 dollars. Judge Ben Ho did Jr scheduled sentencing next Thursday at 2 p.m.

Austin Jack Helen King of Houston Gay Habten Titdes U.S. Dist Ben Ho Hice Jr

Nightmares Frighten Resident Delivers Late Night Gunshot

Police said E M Watkins of 1208 B North Milburn awoke neighbors at 2 39 a m and others at 3 02 a m after firing a shot through a roof during a frightening night. He claimed a prowler triggered the fear and was later taken for quiet rest after a talk with Night Chief Heaton.

E. M. Watkins North Milburn Watkins J. J Cubby) Heaton West Second

Legion Plans Groundbreaking For East 8th Auditorium

The American Legion will hold ten groundbreakings at 3 p m Saturday for an 85000 auditorium and community center on East 8th. Post commander Charles Aikman announced loan approval and contractor go ahead with architect Bob Peters Newton Construction as general contractor. The 400 couple dance capacity and 3500 to 4000 for stage shows highlight the design. State Commander L E Page Division Commander Bart Tate and other dignitaries will participate.

The American Legion East 8Th Charles Aikman Aikman L. E. Page Barl Tate Legion Carthage G. Ward Moody Moody

Chamber Drive Hits 64000 In City Campaign Report

Outsider firms push Chamber of Commerce fundraising near target as drive shows about 64000 raised from 30 new members plus increases. Campaign head C Gibbs leads roundup while 80 percent of membership cards remain unreported and volunteers press on.

Chamber of Commerce Finance Camparan Bunes Webbers Wandlip C. Gibbs Speci General Drive A, KK. Barkis Owe

Posse Barbecue and Dance Set for Saturday

A community Posse hosts a barbecue and dance this Saturday at the Sicherds Posse Clubhouse in Broueshton Park near Andrews High. The event includes rides and social time for local residents and club members.

Posse Sean Anual Shesilil Priaas Sicherds Posse Cooou Broueshton Andrews Cees Pach- Aer Groeen Ine Peryost

Red Cross blood donations fall after Harriman charge

Red Cross chairman EB Harriman's criticism of city reimbursement for donated supplies allegedly caused blood donations in Grenesee County to drop about 20 percent. Mrs Moussia Clason, director of the county program, said residents refused to give blood following the speech citing the lingering dispute.

Red Cross Roland Harriman Moussia Clason Grenesee County Red Cross Weenid Geaier Harriman

Police Prevent Riot On Campus

Police and Secret Service kept order at National University as about 200 Korean War veterans and Mexican student demonstrators clashed in a sanctioned event. An anti American demonstration planned for Thursday was not held.

Menico Cepy Posee National University U.S Guatemala

Mechem Declines McCarthy Campaign Aid in New Mexico

Mechem, GOP candidate for ULS senator, says he will not seek or invite campaign help from McCarthy. The statement follows Lincoln Day remarks by Republican National Chairman Leonard Hall that candidates should request McCarthy's support if desired.

Albuquerque Edwins Mechem GOP ULS Sen McCarthy New Mexico Mechem Rem Leonard Hall

Sealcoating Job Shifts To Golder Street

Golder will receive the city sealcoating project from 10th to 18th Street. Public Works Director G. T. Morris said the move comes with a heavier application on Golder due to the street's heavy traffic.

Golder G. T. Morris Morris

Senate Rules Panel Approves $40000 Point Four Probe

The Senate Rules committee voted to authorize a $40,000 investigation into possible mismanagement in the Point Four program of technical aid to underdeveloped nations. A Foreign Relations subcommittee would finish the inquiry by March 1, with full Senate approval still required.

Washington Senate Rules Committee Mike Mansfield D-Mont Senate Foreign Relations Senate

Another Charge Lodged Against James Hampton

James Hampton 29 of 202 Lindy Negro is re arrested on a new charge of assault with intent to murder in the case of Aivile Long 23 who was beaten and left unconscious after Charles Everhart 39 was shot in bed at 103 Fitch Street Long said Hampton chased her into a ward. Hampton claimed Long was his common law wife and they had lived together over a year. Bond on the new charge set at 2500 dollars with another 2500 in the murder case.

James Hampton Lindy Charles Everhart Aivile Long Everhart Fitch Street Miss Long Hampton Medical Center Hospital Eveshart Jasper Rosemond Bow California Thomas 0. Murphy

Crane Group Plans Austin Meeting On Water And Roads

A Crane County delegation from the Crane Chamber of Commerce will meet in Austin with the Board of Water Engineers to discuss water surveys for future needs. They will also discuss a road project from Pecos to the farming district of Prepernal and a Farm to Market route No 1233 with State Highway officials. The group will return to Crane County Wednesday.

CRANE Crane Chamber of Commerce Commissioners Court Board of Water Engineers Austin Gelesaton Pecos To Ac Peocos Tarming Prepernal Chiat County Crene Tishwas Crane County State Highway Commission Tlacm L. M. Pittman Chamber of Commerce Crane van Weonesciar

Medical center hospital patients and discharges listed

The damaged notice lists numerous named patients and families connected to medical center, hospital stays, births and discharges. Families include Mrs Vaughn Raster Hunt and baby, Mrs Janes, James Edward Benedict and baby, Mrs Sarr Tedlar Roberts, Sheba Hall, Bobby le Lightfoot, Mrs Fred O Lauvern, and many more. The document mentions ages, addresses and a long roster of patients and relatives with several births recorded.

Janes Roteot Wineard Janes Tees Teng Dioo Bebo James Edward Benedict Babs Thesnas Fiav Brown Sarr Tedlar Roberts Mire Blice EF Wilderdall Mare Matlin Dee Pershally Jacky Moore Thomas Wo Mendeniail Sheba Hall Bobby le Lightfoot Fred O Lauvern Emel Bathuf Meek Sanders

Accident Victims Admitted To Medical Center

An 11 year old boy named George Ray and a 78 year old man were admitted to Medical Center Hospital after injuries from a baseball incident. George, son of William Ray of 217 South College, fractured his leg when slid into third base as a fielder was struck. The elder man, William E. McClure, owner of the Golder Hotel, 712 West Second, was admitted after cramps and a fall in his hotel apartment.

Medical Center Hospital George Ray South College William Ray George William HE. McClure Golder West Second

Anniversary Parade Marks Korea War Outbreak

Nearly one million Korean soldiers and civilians gathered in Seoul to mark the fourth anniversary of the Korean War with a display of military strength and national resolve.

Seoul

Guatemala Armies Clash in Ghost War Near Chiquimula

In a reported clash near Chiquimula Guatemala and rebel forces both claimed major victories. Government and liberation fighters reported injuries and troop movements but provided no independent confirmation.

Guatemala Tegucigalpa Honduras Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Carlos Case Tilo Armas Conttrol Chiquimula Guatemala City Voice of Arbeng

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Famed Evangelist Graham Halfen Bob Peters Newton Construction Company Statiooamas Wall Mecham Stat Muriel Stedge Cocr Lortaane Benge William Feccamin Riomea Do Ann Tranheed Neriis Wood Tom Cieeen Thomas Alexander Price West Albert Chesles Smallwood N. Muskingtin Odessa American Dessa Texas G, Ward Moody Bryan Keathley George Broom Odessa An Roebuck and Co REA Underwriters’ Laboratories Kenmore Hassock Usuel Ca Meath Sean Odessa, Texas A.R.A. and Frigikar Clardy Refrigeration Co Midland, Texas
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