Odessa Banks Post Record Deposits in June Call
Odessa three-bank deposits rose to 42.04 million on June 6, up from 38.77 million a year earlier, in response to the comptroller of currency call. First National Bank held about 20.98 million, First State Bank 13.13 million, and American Bank of Commerce 8.43 million, with total loans around 21.70 million. The report notes an all-time high of 44.86 million on December 31, 1936, and traces prior call figures through 1958.
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First State Bank
American Bank of Commerce
ABC
Whih
Prosecution Ends in Parr Mail Fraud Trial
Government rests after 28 days of testimony in the Parr case with Chief defense counsel Percy Foreman planning a motion for acquittal. Final witness identified bank records tied to Diero Heras and Freto Independent School District, showing deposits and transfers. Parr accused of diverting over $22,000 in Bennydes School District funds for personal use.
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Houston A
George Parr
Percy Foreman
Parr
10 Co
Joe Ingraham
Diero Heras
Freto Independent School District
Jose Lopez
First State Bank of
San Diego
Aad
Heras
Lopez
Foreman
Benaides
Governors Debate Federal Role As Elections Loom
Williams burg Virginia residents watched governors discuss state issues while national politics loomed. Eisenhower proposed a joint federal state task force drawing mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans. Governors weighed fiscal authority, education funding and highway and school policy amid talk of shifting power.
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Williamsburg
Eisentinner
Eisenhower
Stephen J. McNichols
Colorado
Senate Gop
William F. Knowland
Calif
California
Goodwin J_ Knight
Knowland
Knight
Calfornia Gop
Thomas B.stanley
Virginia
George Bell Timmerman Jr
South Carolina
New Jersey
Rob
Bert B. Meyner
Immunity Deal Allegations Taint Hoffa Probe
Nelson acknowledged an immunity offer tied to the Senate Rackets Investigations. Cheasty testified Hoffa proposed an $18 000 payment to spy for inside information, with discussions of a short term summer job and the risk of getting caught. The testimony outlined multiple figures and the political pressure surrounding the Detroit labor case.
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Washington
John Dye
Cheasty
Beingy
Fischbach
Jims
Hyman Fisch
Bob Kennedy Wald
Detroit
McClellan
Robert Cheasty
Kennedy
Hoffa
Mass
Oo Capel
Weness
Chensly
Living Costs Rise Ninth Straight Month Food Lead
Washington reports the cost of living rising for the ninth consecutive month with food making the largest impact. The piece notes a convict in Dallas facing trial and the involvement of testimonies and immunities in related legal proceedings. Various details mention Washburn, Nelson, and Texas officials in San Angelo and Houston as part of ongoing cases.
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Washington
Dallas
Harry Washburn
Washburn
Ormer
San Anglo
Murder charges tied to priest graft and jail letter
The report ties James K. Allen of Dallas to a murder case linked to a priestly graft offer, with a letter written by Nelson from jail in San Antonio in February 1855. It also covers wage and price shifts cited by the Labor Department, wiretap notes in Hoffa case, and a Dallas death of Joe Powell at a cooling plant worksite.
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Nelson
Kelvey
San Antonio
Sen Astosio
Fragmented Weather Update From a Local Note
The readable portion hints at a weather brief with scattered phrases about air conditions, temperatures, and a forecast. It mentions possible numbers like seven and seventy, and references to a place or event name, though many words are garbled and unclear.
Airline Hearing in Dallas Concludes
A 21 day hearing on Dallas' bid for new airline service ended in Dallas yesterday after substantial testimony and formal submissions. Proceedings focused on route viability and regulatory approval, with officials noting preparatory work and anticipated decisions in coming weeks.
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Dallas
ISA Brace Bradeeice
Ted Hich
Thomas Wrenn
Proposal for U S Soviet armed forces cuts at London talks
The United States and Soviet Union discussed phased reductions at the armament conference in London. Washington proposed a staged cut, seeking conditions tied to political progress, with U S forces to fall to 2 5 0 0 0 then to 2 0 0 0 0 and finally to 1 0 0 0 0 in a multistage plan. Britain and France supported trimming forces to 64 003 each for their sides, while Canada joined in welcoming talks on reductions.
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Sevice
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Briain
France
United States
Canada
Thisvete
Ros
Staseen
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Gulf Storm Brewing May Grow In Moving Gulf Storm
A Gulf storm movement could intensify as weather fronts shift east northeast toward Brownsville. The Associated Press notes scattered showers and cool temperatures, with forecasts calling for gusty winds along the Texas coast and potential thunderstorms. A local injury incident near a roadhouse is also reported amid unsettled conditions.
Court Recessed After Two Moves in Nickerson Case
In Huntsville, Army drops espionage charges against Col. John C. Nickerson and he pleads guilty to 15 counts of failing to safeguard classified matter. Court recessed after the plea to Charge One, with Charge Two withdrawn. Civilian counsel questioned motives as defense aims shift amid weaponization of classified data allegations.
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Huntsville
Ala
the Army Today
John C. Nickerson
Nickerson
Robert KK
Samy
Pebven
Charles Hf. Caytor
Colorful Ray II
Jenkins
Nickferson
Atide
Saylor
Jenkin
Mia
Kedstone Arsenal
Robert K. Bell
Army
West Point
Secretary of Defense
Charles E. Wilenh
Yeterday Nichsryim
Reds Rattle Sabre On Eve Of UN Talks
Tokyo report notes North Korea and China marking the Korean War anniversary with threats toward the United States. Peiping warned of lessons from defeat and boasted of armed strength. Beijing and Pyongyang accused the U.N. Command of raising tensions as they press the armistice issues at Panmunjom. A heavy bombardment was leveled at Quemoy by Red China, with Taipei offering no clear reply on invasion plans.
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U.N
Panmunjom
Pyongyang
Quemoy
Pyorpyarog
Radio
United States
Far East
Reds
Peiping
Red Ching
Nationaliat
Taipei
Korean Military Armise Rnce Commission
Korea
Dumped Slot Machines in Galveston Bay
Galveston Bay saw a cache of illegal slot machines tossed into the water near the hull of the Selma. Maj. Charles Henshaw, acting Army engineer, ordered an investigation and ruled the machines a navigational hazard. State officials, prior raids, and a June warning led to the disposal. Some machines were burned.
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Galveston
Galveston Bay
Attv
Will Wilson
Army
Charles Henshaw
Pelican Island
Henshaw
Texas Rangers
Sone
Blaze sweeps Alaska forestlands amid fierce winds
A large wildfire in Alaska has scorched thousands of acres as hot, dry winds drive the blaze. Officials reported rapid spread with fronts advancing, threatening communities and forcing evacuations while firefighters battle the blaze near Sitka and other districts.
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Alaska
Russ Wanye
Sieets Muye
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