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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

3

Postal Slogan Tied To Birch Society

Washington reports a Postal Service move to stop use of a postmark slogan linked to the John Birch Society. Spokesman James Kelleher said complaints were sent to Pitney-Bowes, which licenses meters to private firms. Some members, including A G Heinsohn of Cherokee Textile Mills, continue to use the slogan.

Washington UPS Post Office Department John Birch Society James Kelleher Post Office Information Kelleher United Press International Pitney- Bowes Meter Co Stamford Pitney-Bowes A. G. Heinsohn Cherokee Textile Mills of Sevierville, Tenn

Odess a American Telephone FE 17 4681 rates card

Subscription rates by carrier 35 cents a week in the city of Odessa and Ector County, Me per week in Retail Trading Zone. Mail subscription rates $18 one year, $10 six months, $3 quarters and $1.75 for one month. Single copy rates 5 cents daily and 15 cents Sunday. Published daily except Saturday by The Odessa American. 222 Each Fourth & Entered as second class matter at the Odessa post office under act of March 3, 1879.

Odessa Tex American Telephone FE Odcoss Ector County The Odessa American

Huge Housing Bill Heads to Kennedy Today

Washington report notes a Senate approved catch-all housing bill with 5.6 billion dollars for urban renewal parks buses sewer systems and city transportation. It would extend FHA mortgage terms to lower payments and allow 40 year mortgages for homes up to 15000 with 3 percent down including closing costs. The measure aims at subsidized public housing for 100000 more low income families and extends maturities to 35 or 40 years under certain conditions.

Washington UPI Senate White House House Kennedy Senate House

Mangy Coyote Bath Surprise in San Antonio Home

In San Antonio, Mrs. D. C. Hutson bathed a wild mangy coyote that wandered into her home. She initially mistook it for a dog and, with soap flakes, gave it a bath after the animal showed wild behavior toward her family and dog Prince. Policeman G S Connell confirmed the animal as a wild coyote. The zoo may now house a notably clean coyote.

Mangy Coyote San Antonio D. C. Hutson G. S. Connell Connell

Marshall Keeps Old School Plan

Marshall Independent School District voted 2 to 1 to retain municipal city control via a City Control Board appointed by the City Commission. The plan, used in only Bryan, keeps the district under non elected oversight as it covers Harrison County area.

Marshall Marshall Independent Bryan City Control Board Harrison County

Over Counter Stock Market Seen as Rigging Ground

Washington repots that Rep Peter Mack Jr declares the booming over the counter market a natural area for manipulation. SEC Chairman Cary urges a full study to determine if current rules protect the public as hearings probe private broker run inspections.

Washington UPI Peter F. Mack Jr D-Ill Mack House Commerce William H. Claflin National Association of Securities Dealers Ito SEC Cary Jenn Securities and Exchange Commission William L. Cary Congress

Julie Ann Diaper Co sells Velcro fasteners Odessa made

Odessa based Julie Ann Diaper Co Inc advertises wholesale Velcro fasteners and regular diapers manufactured in Odessa for nationwide distribution. The notice lists the address 514 E Lt S in Odessa Texas and promotes the company as a favorite supplier for retailers seeking patented Velcro fasteners and diapers.

E. Lt. S Odessa Texas Julie Ann Diaper Co., Inc Julie Ann

Texans Honor Japanese Chief

Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda of Japan was named an honorary citizen of Texas. Dr. W H Jackson Jr of Abilene presented the citizenship to Ikeda and his wife on behalf of Gov. Price Daniel, gifting a 10 gallon hat and cowboy boots. Jackson, a missionary to Japan, thanked the prime minister for the Freedom of Religion allowed missionaries in Japan.

Travis Afb Calif Hayato Ikeda Japan Texas W. H. Jackson Jr Abilene Tex Ikeda Price Daniel Jackson

Funeral for Foster children set in Big Spring

Rosary for Teresa Marie Foster 13 and Sidney Ervin Foster 5 to be recited at Nalley-Pickle Funeral Chapel at 7 30 p m tonight. Funeral mass 6 p m Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with burial in Hamilton Cemetery Corsicana Friday. Parents are S E Foster of Stanton. Eight injured in crash on SH 350 669. two remain in satisfactory condition. six in serious condition. Jim Buck Matthews, railroad fireman, 37, charged with murder with an automobile.

Big Spring Nalley-Pickle Teresa Marie Foster Sidney Ervin Foster Immaculate Heart of Mary Hamilton Corsicana S. E. Foster Stanton Jim Buck ‘Matthews

Latin America Facing Pressure on Mexico City

Retiring Bolivian ambassador Armando Arce says Latin American peoples face strong political pressures from both left and right. He cites Mexico's revolution as an example of progress and prosperity, noting gains in social security the oil sector and education used to good advantage.

Mexico City UPI Bollivian Armando Arce Latin America Mexico

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