Driest year on record for Midland-Odessa produces just 4.25 inches of rain. Rev. Wilbur J. Mindel becomes minister of First Christian Church. He serves until 1973. The 22nd Amendment is ratified, limiting the president of the United States to no more than two elected terms. President Truman fires Gen. Douglas MacArthur for insubordination over his handling of the Korean War.
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