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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
2
In Los Angeles a wife Jeenita Bradley, 27, sought divorce after testifying that her husband attempted to drown her during a poker game with his friends. The court granted her request on Thursday citing the abusive incident.
Fred Heberling 50, cafe owner and father of six, was shot and killed in a gun battle with deputies in his Richland Kansas cafe last night. He had faced a divorce suit and a court restraining order. Deputies had gone to the cafe after reports Heberling threatened to shoot officers.
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco appeared publicly for the first time since returning from their yachting honeymoon. They were greeted by a cheering crowd of about 1,000 people.
Hollywood singer Eddie Fisher was set to go home after two days of hospital care for what doctors described as an indigestion attack. The entertainer, hospitalized for observation, is reported in stable condition and expected to resume public appearances soon.
Fleet Adm Ernest J King dies at 77 after a heart seizure. His body will be flown to Washington for a National Cathedral service and burial at Annapolis with a 24 hour honor guard in state at the Cathedral before final interment at the Naval Academy Cemetery. King’s death followed a coma after a brief revival. He is survived by his wife Martha Rankin Egerton and seven children.
In Cannes France airlines agreed to launch in October a round trip excursion fare of 425 dollars for New York to London, cutting 97 dollars from the previous price.
Sen Bridges calls for House action after officials report destruction of campaign contribution statements from 1949 to 1952 and 1952 RNC files. Justice Dept says records are needed for investigations and may have been transferred to the National Archives. House Clerk says 1951 and 1952 records may not exist.
London June 26 prime ministers from Britain and 575 million Commonwealth nations gather for a postwar conference at 10 Downing Street to align on Soviet policy and world affairs. Eden hosts with Nehru and Bandaranaike among others as talks run a week to ten days.
Dallas plaintiff Harold Byrd files foreclosure suit seeking payment of 565,680 and at least 150,000 in damages. Named defendants include Alcrest Petroleum Development Northeastern Resources Byrd Oil Corp State Senator James Crisona of New York Republic National Bank of Dallas and Alan Abernethy, director in three firms.
Torrential rains with gale winds caused floods across New South Wales and the Riverina, creating a wide flood lake and forcing evacuations. Bridges and roads faced threats as rivers rose, with speculation linking the storm to the British atomic test on June 19 near Monte Bello Islands.
Lucien Me nerdked his house and relocated it a half mile to a new Ville LeMoyne site on Thursday but discovered the lot was too small.
An advertisement touts Doan's Pills as easing bladder irritations and relieving back and muscular pains. It claims a mild diuretic effect through the kidneys and urges readers to seek the large economy size.
Israel charges Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser threatened to attack and violated the armistice, citing Cairo radio quotes and a June 19 speech. Israel alleges Libya tightened Suez blockade, massing troops on the border and notes a Jordan border clash with two Israeli security members killed and a Jewish settler wounded near Nir Eliahu.
Hollywood launches Hear a teen fan magazine from publicists Leonard Kaufman and Bob Lew. The first issue features Tab Hunter Jamey Dean and Marlon Brando stories and includes two records pressed to cover pages. Tony Curtis and Jane Powell interviews accompany the tabs.
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