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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

3

U S Maps Strategy After Berlin Showdown Space Sprint

At Cape Canaveral the United States launched a three-for-one rocket shot orbiting a satellite pack led by Tran sit IV A powered by a nuclear battery. The 16 sided moonlet beams signals for all weather timing and global navigation while two of its four radio channels run on a grapefruit sized generator using a radioactive isotope.

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Wink Wins Federal Aid for Urban Renewal Plan

Voters approved an urban renewal program to clear a slum area in a town of 1,900. The plan aims to relocate homes for about 250 families and remodel Main Street businesses. The federal Urban Renewal Authority awarded nearly $2 million to fund the 22 acre project, marking a major boost for local efforts.

Wink Austroity

Progress Reported In Parley To Settle Maritime Walkout

New York officials report progress in mediation talks to resolve a 14 day maritime walkout. Kennedy fact finders and a Taft Hartley inquiry board may be requested as the 75,000 seamen await a federal court injunction. Cole says positive mood improves but no hearing date set. Allocation: 1,034,758 loan and 891,000 grant fund urban renewal north of Wink Monahans Highway.

New York UPI Taft-Hartley Inquiry Board Kennedy FPO Soni Eb H David L. Cole Thelime Cole Marlene Blackburn Wink Don McBee Atea Wink-Monahans Highway

Headon collision near Seminole kills two

A two‑car crash on U.S. Highway 180 about 16 miles east of Seminole killed two people and left two others in critical condition. Stan Stinnett 21 and Bob Johnson 26 Hobbs residents were in one car. Holger Glasner 43 of Tucson died later at Gaines County Memorial Hospital. The wreck halted traffic as responders freed survivors and funeral arrangements were set.

Pital Lubbock Critis Ally Stan Harold Ray Stinnett Knett and Johnson Hobbs Glasner Holger William Glasner Tuc Ison, Ariz Gaines County Memorial James Harris Son Johnson Bobh Holger/Glasner Stinnett Seminole Hospital Stinnnett Singleton Funeral Home Seminole Arizona Seminole’ Memorial Funeral Ia Funeral Home Oklahoma Frank Stinne Hobbs James Smell Cletues Stinnedt

JFK to Meet Security Council Over Berlin Crisis

President Kennedy convenes the National Security Council to consider military diplomatic and civilian defense measures in response to the Berlin crisis. Proposals under review include partial mobilization expanded NATO strength possible new East West talks and a stepped up civilian defense program.

Washington Kennedy National Security Council Soviet Union Berlin NATO Europe White House State Defense Departments Dean Acheson Dean Rusk Germany Khrushchev Vienna East Germany West Berlin United States Kremlin H E Macmillan

Widows Outnumber Widowers in U.S. Census Findings

The Census Bureau reports widows vastly outnumber widowers in the United States by more than three to one. Preliminary 1960 census data show 7,945,306 widows last year, up 17.7 percent since 1950, while widowers declined to about 2,18 million. The figures exclude remarried individuals.

Washington Bureau Wiczard

Odessa Man Hit By Auto In West Second Street Crash

An Odessa man, J. H. Anderton, 38, was struck by a car in the 2300 block of West Second Street around 1:45 pm and died after being rushed to Medical Center Hospital. Witnesses described the vehicle stopping about 2300 block of West Second Street and Anderton being hurled thirty feet from the impact. Police and bystanders tried to aid him as he lay in the road near Starlight Grocery, with one shoe and a straw hat knocked off.

Odessa Hiche J. H. Anderton Ofi Anderton West Second Ped West Cemscinas Wecal Comer Hospital Atherton J. D. Barkley Lewie Montgomery Medical Center Hospital Uum Lamben Andersca Andenon

Catholic Priest Calls Witnesses For Feit Trial

In Austin hearings AP news notes Catholic defense witnesses for Father Feit as prosecutors seek charges related to an alleged assault. The court schedules via defense requests and potential witnesses from Catholic circles.

Austin APSA John Fei Warren McKenney Aus Father Feit Fred Semaan San Aoimme Feit Mana Amenca Guerramencan College Sude Bure

Omnibus Housing Bill Approved By Congress

Congress passes an omnibus housing bill allocating 2 billion for urban renewal and extending mortgage terms. The measure expands insured loans up to 22 500 dollars and introduces new family aid provisions with phased down payments and price caps. The vote, details, and remaining program costs are outlined in the bill text.

Liver Deficiency May Be Cancer Cause

A team of cancer investigators reported that a deficiency in liver function may drive cancer development. They studied Costa substances and found two kinds of cancer markers in both human and animal tissues. The work examined normal and diseased livers, various animals, and human blood and bile, suggesting viral transport and intestinal effects as possible mechanisms. Researchers from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia and Rutgers College, New Jersey, led the inquiry.

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President Studies Emergency Measure

Washington reports a formal declaration of immediate steps to meet a crisis. Kennedy and Joint Chiefs discuss deployment readiness as Communist Party actions in Moscow escalate. Plans include evacuations and negotiations for airlift support to Germany with commercial airlines. General Taylor becomes chief of staff.

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