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in A THE ABILENE REPORTER NEWS
IU A Abilene, Texas, Saturday Morning, August 10. 1957
Heavy Resistance
Stops Sultan’s
Army in Oman
By SAM POPE BREWER battle fort about a mile outside
For Combined American Press Firq before they were blasted out
KERSHA, Oman. Aug 9 —Un-by rockets from Venom jets yes-
expected resistance bv the forces terday. They escaped to the hills
of the Imam of Oman caused a without any known casualties
mixed British and Muscat force Robertson said, “We met strong-
to pause today for a general over er resistance than was antici-
haul before attacking Firq, about pated."
UT PROF ASKS INQUIRY BE
MADE OF FIRINGS AT TECH
AUSTIN, Aug. 9(P) — Dr. Frederic Meyers,
University of Texas associate professor or eco-
nomics, today wired the American Assn., of Uni-
versity Professors requesting an investigation of
the ouster of three professors at Texas Tech.
Meyers sent the telegram on behalf of the univer-
sity's AAUP chapter which voted for the inquiry.
“The AAUP has the means and technique for
getting the facts," Dr. 11. J. Leon, professor of
classical’ languages, said Leon made the motion
at the local meeting requesting the association's
investigation
The AAUP headquarters in Washington had an-
nounced earlier it would look into the July 13 fir-
ing of Dr Byron Abernathy. Dr Herbert Green-
berg and Dr Per Stensland. It said it would not be
a formal investigation.
FIRES WILDLY AT POL ICE —
3 Robbers Who Held Family
Hostages 24 Hours Give Up
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 9 V — volved in the robbery, but only
Three robbers who held a farm
family hostage for nearly 24 hours
surrendered tonight after firing
wildly at police who closed in with
tear gas.
No one was hurt in the capture.
The men had robbed a grocery-
late Thursday Harris Lillie. 44,
policeman at nearby Louisville,
tried to break up tifeir getaway.
They shot and seriously wounded
him.
Apparently four men were in-
three holed up in the house near
Louisville.
The hostages were: Mr. and
Mrs Homer Fenstermaker, their
daughter. Connie, 14, and two
sons. Dale. 12, and Russell,
whose daughter Peggy Lou, 9,
also was held.
Has Engine Trouble
WASHINGTON —A C118 mili-
tary transport developed engine
trouble over the Atlantic Thurs-
day night, but made it safely to
the Azores.
out after the first tear gas was
fired into the home. Mrs. Miriam
Fenstermaker and Connie came
out when the men surrendered
Tears streaming from their eyes
and their hands over their heads,
the bandits finally surrendered
meekly, two hours after police had
first discovered them.
The robbers were taken to
Police went to the house after,
a neighboring farmer reported Stark County jail. They denied
seeing a strange car in the Fen-that a fourth man was with them
stermaker garage. The car was when they held up the grocery
recognized by police as the one store and later when they shot the
policeman. Witnesses to the shoot-
ing said a man jumped out of the
used in the grocery store holdup
Louisville Police Chief Kenneth
White and state patrol Sgt. E. W.
Mallory, unaware that the gun-
men were in the house, went to
the front door and asked Mrs.
Fenstermaker if they could search
two miles north of Kersha. Sweltering heat caused severe
The army of the Sultan of Mus discomfort to the Scottish troops, iamone AMA DIs * vavel
cat and Oman reached the out Six men had to be flown back to L e m OS liere I IQ II 1 level
skirts of Firq yesterday but ran a hospital suffering heat prostra
into heavy rifle fire from well tion. .. ■■ ■ %.
concealed positions. It withdrew A column of the Muscat forces ALA Ane D.oa kA sakua
last night into Kersha to prepare coming from the gulf of Oman W | Q O e OT odd TO V ICTOFY
a concerted attack is reported 15 miles north of Izki, 2
(British sources told the Asso-near Samail, a gap in the moun- Two dozen Taylor County Dem I DOT's (Democrats of Texas) or though the election is 11 months
elated Press in Manama Bahrain, tains. That puts it less than 30 ocrats laid the groundwork Fri-the ultra - conservative ele- off
that Brig. J A. R. Robinson, miles northeast of Kersha Nizwa, to assure ‘middle of ment
commander of the joint ground the rebelling capital . is tween the road" Democrat victory here The meeting was called by State to go out now and work with oth-
forces, flew to Manama from etwilorces, known vet for a in precinct and county conven-Democratic Committeeman Ed er members of their precincts to
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many Arabs It was said that the the eastern part of the country man of the group, which set as its State Democratic Committee.
rebel cave hideouts had been lo- is quiet while this one, known as goal the election of precinct chair- Pickle said the state committee to get out the voters at conven-
cated, and a program to wipe out “Carterforce," pushes up in the men and precinct delegations is the "most heterogeneous ' group tion time.
the defenders was expected tomor- direction of Tanuf. which do not follow either radical in years — but "therein lies our "We want the other elements
row. :-------T-------------------------strength" He said there were 10 to join us," Connally said.
(A British spokesman at Bah — _ ■ ■ ■ ■ | a or 12 liberals and 10 or 12 con-urged that harmony be preached
rain said a Trucial Oman scout AitAre nA | IAAL Meat servatives among the 62 mem- and that attempts be made to
was killed in the battle for Firq LUTTOT LITU LUUDULN TIGUI bers. But he said all are loyal bring both extremes back into the
The scouts are from the cluster --- -to the party.
of British-protected Persian Gulf, IATEAL A □ T II T J He declared that the committee
sheikdoms bordering Oman’ 1TTh AWSPOT 1 3 I V was operating on three principles:
Taleb ben Ali, vigorous leader II IIII A If QI Dy I QIA. I vuG Y 1. To support the party, local,
of the rebel forces for his brother" state and national — PERIOD.
Ghaleb ben Ali. Imam of Oman, LUBBOCK, Aug. 9 - W estican gain a foothold in any county He said the group hoped to avoid
is reported dug in at Firq with Texas editors close out their an- elsewhere in Texas, senseless paper declarations of
200 trained men. They are the nual convention Saturday with a During the morning session Bev loyalty which force people to bolt Humphrey declared that "We
hard core of the rebel forces, half day session packed with busi- erly Ann Bland 18 of Slaton was or hold splinter meetings. He said , Humphrey declared that We
About 40 of them formed an out- nes. and program highlights erly Ann 4 “the purpose of the organization have — -----------" .......
post ihat resisted stubbornly in a The day opens with the annual awarded the second annual WTPA was P,o reunite the Democrats challenge each other. But we
--West Texas Chamber of Com Journalism scholarship. It was runt Tore new sinter need to work out our differences
A1 merce breakfast at the Caprock presented by Ed Wishcamper. rather than to force " spunte within the party" and not chase
IdlliCr Hotel w hen James Robertson, managing editor of the Abilene may .... ,u. _i...»___each other out of the party.
. WTCC publicity director, will an Reporter-News and chairman of
Ahllon DC Diac nounce the winner of the annual the selection committee.
Aulicnidll) community service plaque Miss Bland plans to use t h e last legislature adopted closely with when both were “ the
H D Lindsey, 76, of Soper. Paul Marable, manager, will re scholarship at West Texas State per gentiol tepasommsanethere state legislature. Humphrey
Okla . father of six Abilenians and port on WTTC activities College, Canyon. It is worth $100 a
one Lueders resident, died Friday New officers will be elected in year for each of four years. After
about 4:30 p.m. of a heart attack a morning business session, in- finishing West Texas State, she r. auee
Funeral plans are incomplete at vitations will be extended for the hopes to do graduate work at the mc T inrougn uuiy the State
Soper. 1958 convention, and the report of University of Missouri, one of the elected olticials.
He was the father of Mrs A B the resolution committee, headed nation's top journalism schools.
Hailey, 609 Westview St , Mrs. J. by Walter Dufrain of Eden, will She wants to become a foreign we have
L. Fewell, 941 Poplar St., Mrs. be heard There was speculation correspondent.
David Farmer, 1733 Walnut St., among convention delegates that -------------
Those who attended were urged
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car and fled on foot while three
others drove away in the car.
The Fenstermaker family said,
however, that during their captiv-
ity the gunmen constantly talked
the home, about “Jim” and wondered how
When they entered they encoun- he was "making out."
tered one of the gunmen who
pointed a pistol at them. He had 100 Daur WaW
an arm around Connie. IVU IU TOW ITU II
Both officers ran out of the
house and summoned aid.
Inside the house were the three
At Indian Guide
YM Meeting Today
backing within the precinct and Phoenix, Ariz.; and Walter J.
Miller, 28, Los Angeles. . , „ . .
For over two hours police fired guests from San Angelo and Lub-
tear gas into the house while the bock are expected at a camp of
a three appeared at windows and the West Texas District YMCA
He fired random shots at the more Indian Guides Longhouse organi-
— zation to be held at Camp Ton-
kawa near here Saturday and Sun-
Over 100 persons, including
Dr. Cyrus N. Ray, D.O.
a Osteopathic Physician
a Orthopedic Surgeon
II* Mims Bids.
PHONES:
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STATE FARM
INSURANCE
Billy Joe Toombs, Agent
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JUST ARRIVED
FALL LINE
DRESSES
Skirts & Tops
Democratic fold — both the lib-
eral DOT’s and the Eisenhower
Democrats.
Some of those present said they
voted for Daniel and some for
Ralph Yarborough—but all agreed
they would back the governor.
than 100 police who surrounded
the house.
“If one shot is fired into the
house, I'll kill the little girl,"
shouted one of the defiant rob-
bers. The little girl was Peggy
Lou.
Only two hostages were still in
the house when the trio decided to
surrender. Mr. Fenstermaker ran
day, according to C. L. Perry.
Chief White Cloud of Cherokee
Tribe
Activities will get underway at
2 p m. Saturday, and will end at
1 p m Sunday. Hosts are the Abi-
lene Nations and the Chisholm
Trail Council Boy Scouts of
out with the two policemen. The America.
our differences. We want to two sons and Peggy Lou slipped The program includes swim-
ming in the camp pool, an In-
_ dian War Dance, a devotional, a
Santa Anna School hike,and a DutchTreat Lunch
cau vusci vu. va .use pus.y. 0a1ie wtlleuefor visiting members and families
2. To carry out the platform Humphrey praised Gov. Price 11-1. C.N T.u at Mack Eplen’s Restaurant Sun-
set up at the state convention. Daniel as a man he had worked Vole sidied 100dy day noon.
The last legislature adopted 80 closely with when both were in the - " Boy Scout Troop 13 here will |
men m " are state legislature. Anummapuncy was SANTA ANNA, Aug. 9 — Voters present the War Dance under di-
are hopes of completing the rest chairman of the Education Com- in Santa Anna and all of the for- rection of John Lanier, Scout
of it, Pickle said. . . mittee when Daniel was speaker, mer Rockwood School District will master.
3. To rebuilt and strengthen the “There have been two men in vote Saturday on a bond of as- Registration is 50 cents per per-
of Texas that I've known sumption and a tax rate election son, and those attending should
_____„j whose in connection with the consolida- bring bedding and food for Satur-
1 believe implicitly. They tion of the Rockwood School Dis- day supper and Sunday break-
" 4- 4 - fast, Perry said.
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Mrs. Buel H Evans, 1337 Mul- the resolutions committee might GAC THIEVES
berry S'., and Mrs Mabene Al. comment on the secret session of GA3 IIETE
len, 1242 Hickory St., and Mrs the Texas Tech board July 13 GO 'BIG TIME'
H P Harvey of Lueders which has been in heated contro-
Two sons of Mr. Lindsey are versary recently
also former Abilenians. They are W. H. Graham, Farwell, is ex-
H D Jr of San Angelo and pected to succeed Roy Fox. Colo-
James of Oil tenter. N M An rado City, as president of the as
other son, Walter, lives at the sociation:
home address Jim Glasscock, publisher of the
Mrs. Lindsey also survives Alpine Avalanche, will invite the
M. i indices A . .1958 conv ention to his city.
Mr. Lindsey, a farmer, was a, , :r
vAnnual contest winners will be
RANE liv^ there "Anat BATE" suncuncra by naincin Temy a
____’________The conv ention will close with a
Abilene police Friday were
investigating the theft of ap-
proximately 100 gallons of
gasoline from a local contrac-
tor.
Steele Bros.
Contractors,
2973 S. Treadaway Blvd. re-
ported the gasoline has been
taken from truck tanks over
a period of three nights.
. . ’ . . . in high political office in
"F or the first time in 10 years integrity I
— a chance to bring real are Gerald C. Mann and Price trict with the Santa Anna In-
harmony to the Democratic Par- Daniel " Humphrey said "We dependent School District.
ty," Pickle declared Humphrey and Daniel don t C N Perry, Santa Anna super-
Considerable enthusiasm de- aonulPonssore or our concepts intendent of schools, said all quali-
v eloped during the meeting-even T ess fied voters in the district will
— Connally said similar meetings have the opportunity to vote in
No Drag Races to the one Friday night would be J;; sleetionro The, iociet nd Des
There will be no drag races held m. every county in the 24th trict.
Sunday, the Key City Timing senatorial district. Then the gov-
Assn, announced Friday. They ernor has promised to attend a
will be held Sunday, Aug. 18th, district meeting later in the fall.
Dr. Theo Nichols, one of t h e tonnally reported.
sponsors of the YMCA affiliated Pickle urged the group to work
group, said the skip was to per- with the state committee and not
mit local drivers to go to sur- through outside organizations or
rounding cities and race on some individuals. He lauded Connally
Sundays ' for his work.
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For Dead Cafaly Friday’s talks and panels dealt
TOI Kudu Jdicly largely with newspaper problems
Oil Transport Co Friday night except for luncheon address by
honored its Abilene drives a a J B. Thomas. Fort Worth utility
dinner in the Windsor Hotel in executive, and Caro Brown of
;=^ .heccompany:x ^^-^
‘The safety meeting T. part the George Parr grip on South
of the company's program jointly president Texas
initiated several years ago by Elenes serpresideat hexed
the company, its insurance agents prospects of electric energy from
and its insurance carrier to pro- electric power S
mote safe driving practices among Tom Pe who is also - leader in
the drivers Thomas, who is also a leader in
pl u water conservation, said he had
Drivers stationed at the Abilene two goals for himself - 1. To see
terminal won the company s an- every town served by his com-
nual safe driving contest in com- pany with a water supply of 10 •»
petition with other terminals 25 years and 2. to leave 100 young
Each driver was presented * men trained in the company to
merchandise gift by B. R Gam- take over in the future.
blin, managing partner of the
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fun-loving fashionables
ip" through
/fall in Honeysuckle Dan Aver cottons
• , .....„ ... Miss Brown told of the fear in
firm. In addition, five Abilene stilled by Parr into reporters who
drivers- Belon H. Moran, Reuben sought to unearth facts about his
B Horton, D. C. Boggs, J. D Duval County regime. She declar-
Boggs, and H. L. Price — were ed that coverage of county ac-
•warded safe driving certificates tivities a( the commissioners court
representing a total of 27 years level is the duty of the newspaper
of safe driving or 2,268,000 miles so that situations of this nature
without a preventable accident might he headed off before they
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DULLES TELLS KREMLIN
Agreement to End Atomic
Production Also Necessary
WASHINGTON Aug: 9 o-Sec+l Dulles gave his emphatic re-
rotary of State Dulles has sent joinder on atomic test policy to
word to the Kremlin that the Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin
United States will never agree to in London last week. They talked
stop testing atomic weapons with- privately at a luncheon Zorin is
out a simultaneous agreement to Russia's top disarmament negoti-
stop making them
alar
American officials hope this re- in the course of a private con H
ply to a Soviet inquiry will finally versation he raised two principal ■
convince Soviet leaders that they topics wth Dulles, according to 1
have no prospect of winning information which subsequently 1
American, or Western, acceptance became available in Washington
of their tests -uss epnoinalnpsu -R One of these was the standard is-
of their test-suspension plan. Rus- sue of German disarmament.
Dulles gave the established
sia wants to call off tests for two
or three years apart from any
other step in disarmament
Dulles and his associates would
know better how to estimate So-
viet reaction to the U. S. position
on this point—and in fact, on a
whole range of diplomatic ques-
tions—if they felt they knew who
is really running Soviet foreign
policy.
But the identity of the mind be-
hind Kremlin diplomacy is de-
scribed here as a real mystery.
It to more baffling then some that
Moscow has produced in the past
years because the identities of the
■ to study the
up with a sol
American reply on this question-
that the United States is not con-
cerned because the best protec-
tion for the world against a re-
surgence of German militarism is
the integration of Germany '•
forces with those of other coun-
tries as in the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization
Zorin then bluntly asked wheth-
er the United States made a firm
link between suspension of atomic
tests and a cutoff in the manu-
factlire of atomic weapons.
Ha told Zorin that there was a
link and declared that the United
Rates must continue to test weap-
ons unless a suspension can be
worked out as part of an over-all
scheme to reduce the risk of war.
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