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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

2

Parents Blamed as Teachers Cite Student Misconduct

Washington teachers respond to a national survey by the National Education Association blaming parents for student misdeeds from drinking to profanity. They report rising drinking and insolence, with most kids deemed well behaved overall. Major reasons cited include irresponsible parents, poor home conditions, and mothers working, plus television and overcrowded classrooms contribute to discipline issues.

Washington National Education Assn

Denver Revenue Director Vouches After Tax Return Confusion

In Denver, George H. Allan, Colorado internal revenue director, testifies as a federal agent assists a late taxpayer. When asked about occupation the man claims tavern operator and clarifies he runs a first class tavern, not a joint filing with a spouse.

Denver George H. Allan Colorado Internal Revenue

Hearing Set on Ward County Shipley Queen Sand Pool

The Railroad Commission schedules an Aug 1 hearing to review Sinclair Oil and Gas Company’s application for unitization and secondary recovery operations in the Shipley Queen Sand pool Ward County. The hearing covers the Shipley Queen sand unitization agreement and related secondary recovery within the unitized area.

Austin Railroad Commission Sinclair Oil and Gas Company Shipley Queen Sand Pool Ward County Shipley Queen Sand

McCamey Chamber Banquet Highlights Aviation Growth

Col Roy Dart, commander of the 3545th Air Base at Goodfellow AFB, told 110 attendees that American air power grew from hardworking youth. He noted aircraft speed and range doubled since 1920 and cargo capacity rose from one to 25 tons. Saxon local awards followed by new officers and directors were announced by Charles Young.

Sid Hoffman McCamey Chamber of Commerce Horace Slaughter Slaughter Chamber McCamey Col Roy Dart Chamber of Commerce TB K Dart Douglas MacArthur Col. Dart MacArthur Kirby Dawkins Bill Ramsey C. W. Brown George B McCamey Ed McKinney McCame

Negro Youth Urged To Rise To Careers At NAACP Meeting

Dr. John Morsell of New York led a youth and college discussion as delegates heard that doors remain closed to many ambitions. Young speakers cited discouraging counselors, while some noted access to job training and college prep courses. California schools in Oakland Fresno and San Diego were praised. A delegate warned against preferring shop courses for quick payoffs. Morsell stressed raising aspirations to broaden opportunity.

John Morsell New York California Oakland Fresno San Diego

Nixon To Visit Saigon In July

Vice President Nixon has accepted an invitation to visit Saigon in the new republic of Vietnam early next month. He and Mrs. Nixon will arrive July 6 and depart July 7. This will be Nixon’s second Far East tour as vice president, the first having been in 1955.

Washington Nixon Saigon Viet Nam White House Eisenhower Far East

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