Scientists Of World Launch Geophysical Year Today
Washington June 2 scientists from 61 nations launch the International Geophysical Year to study earthquakes oceans weather and space. The venture aims to unite 10 000 scientists and observers in a global effort to advance knowledge with the potential for new energy sources climate insights and improved weather understanding.
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World Launch Geophysical Year Today
Washington
Hietary Accanon
Internationalithem
Space
IGY
John A. ‘Simpson
University of Chicago
Washburn Is Sentenced To 99 Years In Slaying Case
DALLAS June 29 Harry Washburn, Houston contractor, was sentenced to 99 years for the bombing slaying of his former mother in law Helen Harris Weaver in San Angelo January 1955. He denied guilt and said he would appeal. Jury deliberated after a second trial. courtroom reports noted potential life or 45 years to life as discussed.
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Dallas
Harry Washburn
Houston
Waco
Court of Criminal Appeals
Helen Harris Weaver
San Angelo
Washburn
New Spending Prospects Dim As Year Opens
Washington views a leaner start to the new fiscal year as Republicans push for debt reduction and tax relief fades. Democrats anticipate budget cuts, while a treasury surplus of about one billion dollars narrows against Eisenhower's forecast. Experts warn spending could rise by three billion dollars above fiscal 1857 even with possible cuts to defense and foreign aid.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Eisenhower
Congress
Defendant Wins In Damage Suit In Ector County Court
After about an hour of deliberation an Ector County jury ruled for the defendant in a damage suit arising from a damaged alto saxophone. The case, Mack D. Beall vs. Butch Cain and Mr and Mrs R W Cain of Odessa, sought 397.50 for the horn minus salvage value. Witnesses included Warren Beall, Weldon Evett, and a Caldwell Music Co employee. defense called Butch, his mother, and Crockett band director Gene C Smith.
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Mack D. Beall
Butch Cain
R. W. Cain
Odessa
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Crockett Junior High School
C. E. Hassell
Bill Kimbrouch
Warren Beall
Weldon Evett
Caldwell Muasic Company
Abilene
Jack Tidwell
Butch
Gene C. Smith
Crockett
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