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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1956

Page

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Dulles Reports Gains Toward Suez Peace Plan

Secretary of State Dulles returned from London with word that solid gains were made toward a peaceful solution of the Suez Canal dispute. He outlined a proposed 18 nation users association to run the canal, hire non Egyptian pilots, and refer the dispute to the United Nations. The plan aims to reduce Egypt's control, avoid force, and address economic and energy implications for member nations.

Washington State Dulley London Eisenhower Ciation Dulles Ethiopia U. S Pakistan Middle East Egypt Nm 46- Sg Bray Fee Azan Nasser Uniss Cimpresicu U. N

Autumn Arrives From Canada Marks Seasonal Change

Summer ends as cool air moves in from Canada ushering in the autumn equinox at 9 36 p m edt. The Gulf of Mexico sees a developing tropical storm and hurricane advisory while most northern regions report mild to slightly cooler conditions than normal.

United Press Canada Gulf of Mexico Great Plains Pacific

Khrushchev and Tito Hold Private Brioni Talk

In Brioni island off Fasana Yugoslavia Khrushchev and President Tito secluded themselves for a private visit. observers suspect unofficial discussions underway amid Khrushchev’s tourist guise.

Fazana Yugoslavia Nikita Khrushchev President Tito Brioni Khrushchev

National Amvets official: Odessa Midland post illegitimate

A national Amvets official declared there is no Odessa Midland Post No. 56 and that a locally run group misrepresented the organization during a fund drive. Three men face swindling charges for telephone solicitations and street fundraising. a legitimate post will be established in Odessa.

Amvets Odessa- Midland Post No. 56 Alvin M. Keller Washington, D. C Odessa-Midland Post Keller Odessa Washington Odessa-Midiand Amvet Veterans Organizations Chamber of Commerce J. D. Nickels Fletcher Okla William E. McCans Oklahoma James L. Huff Midland West Second the Post National Organi Zation

GI Home Loans Show Increase

The VA reported August GI home loan activity rose slightly but stayed well below last year. Applications totaled 47,672 in August, the year’s highest monthly total and about 5 percent above July’s 45,528. Last August had 60,305 applications and July 1985 had 54,310. The VA plans to keep the 2 percent down payment requirement.

Washington Veterans Administration

Senator Price Daniel to Open 1956 State Fair

Dallas Sept 22 Sen Price Daniel will cut the ribbon to officially open the 1956 State Fair on Oct 6 Gov Shivers will be out of the state at the time.

Dallas Price Daniel Gov Shivers

Shafer Case Nears Jury Trial In San Antonio Conspiracy

In San Antonio on September 22 defense and state teams prepared for a jury in the bombing conspiracy case against labor leader Raymond C. Shafer. Judge Joe F. Brown planned to charge the jury over the weekend as Peace seeks two more witnesses. The trial enters its third week after nine days of testimony from 23 state and 19 defense witnesses with potential maximum penalties of 25 years and 10,000 dollars in fines.

San Antonio Tex Raymond C. Shafer John Peace Joe F. Brown Brown Peace Lhief Anthony Nicholas Nicholas

Poles Arrive in Cairo for Suez Canal Pilot Jobs

Eleven Polish pilots arrived in Cairo to take positions as canal pilots. They told reporters the work should not be difficult and expressed readiness to begin.

Cairo Suez Canal

Reagan Vetoes Youth Center and Approves Hospital Bond

Reagan County voters approved a 000 bond for a new wing at Reagan County Memorial Hospital with 188 for and 108 against, while voting down a 200,000 youth center bond 172 against and 122 for. The hospital expansion followed petitions and plans noted by county officials, with the youth center tied to a Park Improvement election and no site yet available. Columbian Securities of Fort Worth agreed to buy bonds at about 3.125 percent, with Stan ley Jackson & Co of San Angelo proposing 3.2 percent.

Big Lake Reagan County Reagan County Memorial Hospital Richard Springston

Daniel Daniel to Quit Senate Soon in Texas Governor Bid

Sen Price Daniel Democratic gubernatorial nominee said he will resign from the U S Senate soon possibly next week He expressed he would time his resignation to allow the people the freest choice of his successor before he takes office He and three attorneys are studying options for a Democratic primary to fill the vacancy with opinions due next Monday

San Antonio Price Daniel U. S. Senate Daniel Austin Liberty San Antonio Express Senate Congress

NAACP Leaders Plan Fight Over Texas Ban on Activities

Southern NAACP leaders vow to fight school segregation and possible court action to block a Texas order aimed at dissolving the NAACP. Roy Wilkins says plan discussed with 14 state presidents and that states including Louisiana Alabama and Texas have issued injunctions or laws restricting the group. He notes Mississippi formed a secret police and vows not to deter civil rights legal efforts despite persecution.

Roy Wilkins New York The NAACP Association Wilkins Texas Wilking Louisiana Alabama Virginia South Carolina Mississippi Supreme Court

Henry Baskin Ex Professor Dies at 68 in Odessa

Henry Lee Roy Baskin 68, one of Odessa College's six original teachers, died Saturday after an extended illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Monday at 5 pm, burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survived by widow Mattie McCuleston Baskin, one daughter, three sons, three sisters, two brothers, and active pallbearers named.

Henry Lee Roy Baskin Odessa College First Baptist Church John Rasco Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard Funeral Home Baskin Ranger Ranger Junior College Gorman Tex Parker Dr Mattie V. McCuleston Masonic Lodge Rotary Club National City Calif Hugh Baskin M. O. Baskin Lamesa Thomas J. Pitts Riley Brooks H. L. Waldrum Jack Rodgers Victor Griffin Murry H. Fly

Case Of Nina And Hats Costs Britain Plenty

London reports urge delaying formality to resolve Nina Ponomareva shoplifting case. Five hats valued under five dollars sparked a $182,000 sponsorship and cultural damage risk with Soviet Britain relations. Bolton theatre season loss and athletic meet fallout cited as costs.

Nina Britain London Nina Ponomareva Moscow Blalea Wilkins Tex Soviet Union Louisiana Alabama Bolshoi Theater Ballet Company Covent Garden Opera House Opera House

NAACP leaders vow to press rights despite mob threats

The NAACP official condemns mob intimidation and says injunctions cannot deter action. He states the fight is between Texas and the U S Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Delegates at a one day meeting come from Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Delaware and Missouri.

NAACP Texas United States Supreme Court Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Delaware Missouri

Man Against Somoza Lived in San Salvador

Rigoberto Lopez Perez a Nicaraguan citizen and outspoken opponent of the Somoza regime lived in San Salvador for years and frequently visited Managua. He was engaged to a Salvadorean woman from Van Nuys California and reportedly expressed intent to act alone if he felt the need to take action.

Dep Manigen Anastasio Somoza Nicaragua San Salvador Somoza Rigoberto Lopez Perez Managua Sandra Jane Hayden Jan Clayton Th ‘Lassie

Princess Margaret Opens East Africa State Visit

Princess Margaret arrived in Mobasa Kenya aboard a BOAC jet to begin a five week state tour. Thousands of white residents and locals cheered as she traveled through sunlit streets with Kenya's Governor Sir Evelyn Baring, amid celebrations and banners.

Mobasa Kenya Margaret Sheba Abyssinia British Overseas Airways Corp Keniya Evelyn Baring

Flossy Intensifies on Gulf Watch From Yucatan

Tropical storm Flossy moved from the Yucatan into the Gulf of Mexico toward hurricane strength 450 miles south of New Orleans. A wide Gulf Coast watch covered 400 miles of Texas and Louisiana coasts with small craft told to stay in port as winds and tides rise.

New Orleans Flossy Gulf of Mexico Yucatan Peninsula Texas Louisiana Florida Weather Bureau Galveston Apalachicola United States Latin America Atlantic Gulf Coast Jay Houston Port Arthur Tex Civil Defense Orleans District Coast Guard Sabine Mexico Kill- Pass San Se Freeport Mississippi Gulf Mexico Gulf New Orleans Weather Bureau Ing Jvang United States Gulf Coast Florida Straits Key West Cuba Corpus Christi Tex

Andrews Rites For Youngster

Funeral services were held for 5 year old Tommy Eugene Dobyns at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. H. F. James officiating. He died after a fall at home in Andrews when a limb bruised his stomach wall and caused a rupture. Survivors include his parents, a grandmother in Aurora Missouri, three sisters Nancy Mae Arvella Janice Georgetta and three brothers Charles James Robert and Dennis Lynn. Interment followed in Andrews Cemetery with Singleton Funeral Home in charge.

Rosie Dobyns Aurora Nancy Mae Arvella Janice Georgetta Charles James Robert Dennis Lynn Andrews Singleton Feneral

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