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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
2
The article notes tens of thousands of steelworkers may be laid off as 480000 steelworkers stockpiled builds of steel for future months. Mills near Pittsburgh prepare as demand drops and wage cuts or unemployment benefits loom while markets seek steadier incentives.
President Johnson said the U S government might raise the military ceiling again to meet anticipated major enemy offensives in South Vietnam. He noted North Vietnamese troops are pouring into the south with estimates around 30,000 in July and warned further increases could be needed.
The plan would authorize about 300 million dollars over three years for housing subsidies, aiming to help 500,000 families buy homes or rent suitable apartments. It would subsidize mortgage interest for low income buyers and cap costs for new rental housing, plus create a national flood insurance program and a home ownership foundation.
In Ector County Court on Wednesday three defendants pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges. Roy Dwayne Hardeman, 39, received two years probation for aggravated assault. Jimmy Ray Shakespeare, 24, was sentenced to one day in jail and fined for driving while intoxicated. Andres Barrazas, 18, was fined 50 dollars and given a five day jail term after pleading guilty to shoplifting.
Presidents discusses a six percent annual wage boon via a new labor contract with industry and United Steelworkers Union, citing profits growth while defending Fortas and Thornbe r nom nati ons. He argues Senate resistance is political, pushes on Vietnam and missile talks, and blasts aid cuts as Congress debates school district funding amid economic pressures.
Lawyer for Nathaniel Williams weighs chances of settling a suit against the city over its demolition of a condemned storage shed adjacent to Williams’s home. Williams seeks compensation for items including a sausage grinder and antique furniture valued by his attorney at thousands, while the city disputes the tallies. The case follows a new Unsafe Building Code allowing removal of unoccupied structures deemed health or fire hazards, with hearings possible months away.
Odessa schedule notes events at NOON Sands Restaurant and 6:30 PM Veterans of World War I Barracks 1867 Ai-Spot Youth Center. Also mentions Inn of rakion West ballroom and Permian Playhouse melodrama Pandemonium at the Precinct during summer season with listings for Optimist clubs and Rotary events.
Walter E. Riggs a peace officer since 17 and deputy U S marshal for 26 years died at a San Antonio hospital at 68 He spent 20 years as a federal officer in Del Rio and earlier was a Texas Ranger and Zavala County sheriff The funeral is Friday at 11 am in Del Rio First Methodist Church Surviving are his widow three sons a brother and five grandchildren
Funeral services for Mrs. Erna Marie Hickerson, 59, of 1003 Essex, are set for 10 am Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. The body will be moved to Amherstburg Ontario for burial after a Wednesday crash at Loop 338 and West 27th. Rosary planned for 8 pm today at the same chapel. Born June 18 1910 in Amherstburg she was formerly Edna Mailloux. She married Carl Hickerson February 14 1956 in Hermosillo Mexico and moved to Odessa in 1961 from Tocquevilla Peru. A graduate of Wayne University School of Nursing and Hotel Dieu Windsor, she worked for Detroit Public Health and later as head nurse in Youapai County Arizona and at Medical Center Hospital. She was a member of nurses associations in Texas California and Michigan and of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Carl a son Frank Hickerson of Sacramento and a daughter Alice Lewis of Sacramento plus three sisters Mrs Louise Grondin Mrs Alina Hurt and Mrs Marie Wigle.
A surface tank rupture near a Rae ae site triggered a series of almost 20 blasts as cans of oil and fuel exploded. Injured include Steve Pieringer, 97, Fort Worth newsman, and Harry Blissard, 40, Mansfield fire marshal, both in critical condition with burns over 70 percent. Children burned over 30 percent. Flames destroyed a gasoline truck. a foam truck from Arlington was wrecked. Fire crews from Bossier City, Shreveport, and Barksdale AFB battled the blaze for hours.
Charles E. Brandon, 48, was named principal of Marfa High School following a Gardendale Mustangs board meeting. The Marfa ISD and Clover Club run the Mustangs show. Brandon, a Sul Ross State College graduate, taught in Crane and Balmoorhea. he and his wife have three daughters.
About 20 men applied for the executive vice president and manager post at the Orlessa Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has lacked a manager since Lee Nessor left for an Ohio firm, with Jerry Richmond handling duties. Ballo J. Griffith said the committee, with eight members, is still awaiting resumes and expects 10 selections within several weeks.
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