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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1954

Page

2

U S Rejects Soviet Claim Over Tuapse Seizure

The United States rejected Soviet charges that U S naval forces seized the 8,000 ton tanker Tuapse in Far Eastern waters. Washington said a nationalist Formosa warship acted instead and that the accusation lacks foundation. The U S note, transmitted by embassy couriers, follows a June 24 Soviet note on interception of the tanker.

Moscow Formosa United States United U.S Russia U. S Foreign Ministry Far

Sheriff candidates face tough questions in county event

In a political meeting, Slim Galorel was urged to win the sheriff race while pledging lawfulness. Incumbent officials touted park expansions and office improvements as George Carnes and others spoke. Ted Roby and others promised fair representation and honest administration amid brief talks by local officials and candidates for treasurer and constable.

Slim Galorel Broughton George Carnes Smith Davis Marcie Hadid Yorke Peace Thomas de Murph Murphy Im Genna Win Fo Doenardsin Ted Roby Paul McCollum Hazel Hendricke Lucile Gerron EF. F Gene) Nobles

Confusion Reigns As War Hits Guatemala

Veteran U P reporter Tom Gerber details escape from Communist controlled Guatemala and a perilous journey to the Mexican border. He describes rumors and distrust in Guatemala City and questions the government line as he reports on the failed uprising and tense travel amid war conditions.

Guatemala Tom Gerber United Press Moulton Becaus Castoamis Dan Not Aytula Guatemala City Campesinas Mexico Tong Beach Calif William G. Preisinger Nevavo Suchiate Mo Fe U. S Garcia Galvez

Flanders Gains Ground in McCarthy Challenge

Sen. Ralph E. Flanders of Vermont says he is glad to take on Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy and believes he is gaining ground. He criticizes McCarthy as fostering fanaticism akin to Hitler and plans another speech on the Senate floor about his motion to strip McCarthy of chairmanships.

Washington Ralph E. Flanders Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin Vermont McCarthy Senate Sube Committee Hitler Flanders New Englander McCarthy Flanders

French Envoy To Germany Plans Direct Talks On Defense

Paris reports Premier Pierre Mendes France will send a personal envoy to West Germany to discuss rearmament under the European Defense Community plan. The move bypasses the planned by general secretary for the EDC, aiming for a direct approach modeled after Mendes France’s Bern visit to Red China. An official says the envoy will confer with West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

Paris Pierre Mendes-France West Germany Foreign Office Mendes-France France Bern China Chou En - Lar Konrad Adenauer

William D. Ingram Dies Here Saturday

William D Ingram a paint contractor who lived at 153 Fast ith Odessa died Saturday after a month long illness in Medical Center Hospital Services are set for 2 50 p m Monday at East Side Baptist Church conducted by Rev H E Gregory burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Survivors include his wife Muat te Ingram a daughter Nelthe Bioutse Ingram two brothers Dave Ingram of Springfield Mac and Iva Ineram Coalgate two sisters Mrs Burnie Fann of De Leon and Mrs Pearl Stone Weed

First Chinese Communist trade mission to Britain set to arrive

London reports that the first official Chinese Communist trade mission to Britain is scheduled to arrive Monday after an announcement on Saturday.

London Britain

Polio Case Reported Here at Medical Center Hospital

The ninth polio case of the year in Odessa was admitted to Medical Center Hospital with Charles Wilson, 1 1 months old, the son of Mrs. Mary Jane Wilson. Earl Benson urged visitors not to bring children to wards as polio patients number nine in Odessa and one from Crane.

Odessa Medical Center Hospital Charles Wilson Mary Jane Wilson Brentwood Earl Benson Benson Crane Midland

Suspect Resists as Six Deputies Haul Him to Courthouse Jail

A 25 year old Daniel Lara fought officers Friday night at the County Auditorium and courthouse. Constables Noreman and Henson finally moved him to the top-floor jail with six men and four jail trustees assisting after a lengthy struggle that tore grass, broke an elevator, and left Lara kicked in the face.

Court House Elmer (Peewee) Noreman L. B. Henson Daniel Lara County Auditorium Justice of the Peace E. E. Nobies Lara Norman

Paul Harvey to Autograph Books at Legion Convention

ABC commentator Paul Harvey, a principal speaker at the Division 1 Legion event, will autograph copies of his books at 12 30 p m Sunday during the Chuck Wagon Gang barbecue. He will be in the county ibarus for the signing.

ABC Paul Harvey Harvey Ibarus

Prohibition Leaders Press Air Force on Liquor Safes

Several teen state executives of inter church temperance groups in Denver today announced they sent a letter to Air Secretary Harold E. Talbott urging the Air Force to ban safes for alcoholic beverages at its new academy near Colorado Springs.

Denver Interchurch Temperance Organizations Air Harold E. Talbott Air Force Colorado Springs

Park Recreation Program Winds Up Its Third Week

The Ector County Park recreation program ends its third week with 5,522 enrollments across county parks. West County Park leads with 2,758 participants, followed by South County Park with 909 and Goldsmith 735. Spectator totals rose to 5,003 from 4,311. upcoming events include a Sea themed water show at West County Park, July 3rd events at Blackshear Park, and the Permian Basin Tennis Tournament July 9 10 with broad participation for all ages.

Ector County Southside Sidiming Bellaire Recreation Hall Dowling School Goldsmith Blackshear Park Wooce ‘Son West County Park Blackshear Quita East County South County Park East County Park Woodson Pool Bronze America

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