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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1968

Page

2

Odessa man named in $43,448 auto collision suit

Fred C. Henderson of Odessa is named defendant in a $43,448 damage suit filed Friday in 70th District Court. Charles D. Yates, address unknown, seeks judgment for injuries allegedly suffered Jan 18 in a two car collision at 63rd and Andrews Highway where Yates was a passenger in the car struck by Henderson’s vehicle.

Fred C. Henderson Odessa Charles D. Yates 63Rd Andrews Highway Yates Henderson

Marriage Licenses and Legal Actions at County Court

Record shows marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including James Edward Brisan and Dian Arlene Smith, Mortis Edward Cheek and Helen Lucille Frasier, and others. District Court items list divorce suits Winston B Taylor v Euroone Bilderback Taylor and Wheeler v Wheeler among filings. plus city traffic accident noting Joy Hinkie 30 and Mny Woney Brown 22 with damages about 76 dollars.

James Edward Brisan Dian Arlene Smith Mortis Edward Cheek Helen Lucille Frasier Coliiton O. Broer Mary Anne Hopkins Walter Victor Hughes Mary T. Holle William Charles Hall Nelie Jump Thomas J. Brown Store Belle Terry Lee Elejin Franco Etd Merle Timmens Merle Timmons Site Winston B Taylor Euroone Bilderback

Odessan Injured In Oil Field Mishap At Center Hospital

Harold Sparkman aged 40 of 7305 Andrews Highway was listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after an oil field accident. He sustained an injured left leg when struck by a power tong Friday night officials said.

Harold Sparkman Andrews Highway Medical Center Hospital

Odessa American rates and mailing details listed

The Odessa American prints daily and Sunday editions with postal designation and subscription prices. Listed rates include delivery in Odessa and Ector County at 37 per month, 90 per month for other zones, and ad rates with yearly, semiannual, and weekly options. Single copy prices are set at 10 cents daily and 20 cents Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Totemone Ogissa Ector County Adajl

City Attorney Probes Williams Claim Over Damaged Goods

City officials plan further inquiry after a meeting with lawyers about Nathaniel Williams and Gloria Swanag alleging damages over $2,000 from destroyed storage houses. Marshall McCrea said he will consult knowledgeable sources to verify prices and determine recourse before presenting to City Council.

Williams Gloria Swanag Marshall McCrea H Yi Nathaniel Williams

Six Theft Cases Under Investigation by Lawmen

Six theft cases were under investigation Friday night by city police and sheriff's deputies. Reported thefts included a tire wheel and hub cap from Mrs. Howard Golden's car at 300 West 83rd, a car battery from Hi H Heap at 1722 North Graham, a bicycle tire and tube from James Warman at 3936 East Everglade, a lug from John Leigh at 3207 Redbud, a bicycle from Tommy Morgan at 2611 Spur, and tools from Willis Hart at 1317 North Hancock near Vine Avenue Baptist Church.

Howard Golden West 83Rd Hi. H. Heap North Graham James Warman Cast Tommy Morgan Spur Willis Hart North Hancock Polite Vine Avenue, Baptist Church

Slain Youth Identified and Storage Dispute Emerges

Williams of 409 South Hancock claims city workers destroyed or hauled away antiques valued at 31 500 during razing of his condemned storage house. He seeks 150 for a Mulder Ty tree and 400 in legal fees. Attorney Mrs Svanas threatens suit if damages are not paid by Aug 18 60.

Williams South Hancock Wiliams

Polls draw criticism from Solon over polling bias

Washington AP reports senator George Smathers faults opinion polls for distorting the political climate and urges parties and media to curb reliance on the polls. In Dallas AP notes a burglar shot dead at a Goodyear Tire store identification of James Raven Burks, 17, of Camden Arkansas, after a struggle with officers.

Washington George Smathers D Fla Dallas Goodyear James Raven Burks Cam Don, Ark Burks Ronald Carter Jerry Ingram Ingram Jim Carter Smathers

Freed U S Pilots Arrive In Vientiane From Hanoi

Three U S pilots Maj James F Low Vernon Grizzard Fred Neale Thompson Joe Victor Carpenter freed by North Vietnam arrive in Vientiane after months in captivity. They travel home by commercial flights via Bangkok Saigon and Paris to avoid endangering others and discuss their experiences with reporters and antiwar groups.

Vientiane Lags Sturning Ajdy Hanoi U.S United States Stewart Meacham Philadel Vietnam Phia North Vietnam American Friends Service Low Anne Scheer Berke James F Ajnam Vernon Grizzard Fred Camilase Ameri Neale Thompson Taylors Cam Bridge Mass S.C Panions Joe Victor Carpenter Victorville Calif Cap Tional Control Commission Udorn Commission Thailand U.S. Air Force Saigon Vientiane Highlands Sentatives Custo Tin Klar Grizzard Bangkok Paris

Deaths Father In Law Of Governor Dies At 71

Arno W Brill father in law to Governor Connally died at 71 in MD Anderson Hospital Houston after a long illness from an embolus He lived in Austin 65 years operated Brillville a community development center since 1948 He helped develop the Brill holster used by Texas peace officers Survivors include his widow and three children memorials to the Arno Brill Memorial Fund at MD Anderson Hospital Funeral services will be held in Austin with burial at Oakwood Cemetery

Houston Arno W. Brill John Connally M. D. Anderson Hospital Brill Industry Tex Austin Brillville Lake Travis A.W. Brill Dolly Texas Weed- Corney Funeral Home Oakwood Dan Tas Griffin

Seminar for horsemen hosted by local clubs and groups

All day seminar for horsemen sponsored by four local horse clubs Ector County Sheriff s Posse Barn and Arena at YMCA grounds 20th and Nabors lane with lunch by Chuck Wagon Gang at 175 per plate open to public

Tor Horsemen Ector County Sheriff's Posse Barn Arena Pssa Chuck Wagon Gang 20Th and Nabors Lane

Westmoreland Gets New Cap After PX Purchase

In Honolulu the four star general William C Westmoreland lost his overseas cap during a helicopter landing at Schofield Barracks. It blew out the door and vanished across an open field. A half hour later he wore a new garrison cap with four shining silver stars bought at the PX, quipping that the Army has contingency plans for everything.

Honolulu Schofield Barracks William C. Westmoreland Westmoreland

Johnson Visits With Eisenhower at Walter Reed Hospital

President Johnson met with former President Eisenhower on Friday at Walter Reed Army Hospital and called him "chipper and relaxed." He also pressed steel executives to consider national interests amid price rises and inflation, as Bethlehem Steel and National Steel announced increases. Johnson plans to stay at his Texas ranch through late August or early September, with visits back to Washington possible. Mrs Johnson walked with Mrs Eisenhower while preparations for the Democratic National Convention continue.

Washington Johnson Dwight D. Eisenhower Texas Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Steel Company Bethlehem Steel National Steel Clark Clifford Joseph Califano Jr Chicago Congress Johnsons Charles S. Robb

Plane Crash Survivors Amid Forest Fire In Italy

Witness accounts describe a fuel-rich blaze after a Rome Milan Alitalia flight crash. Survivors aided by passengers, with one woman donating shoes. Authorities report 54 passengers were to continue to Canada, others remained bound for Milan.

Midland man dies at 5 40 p m in hospital and Sirhan trial update

Eaton a dispatcher for Steel Tank Line of Colorado City died at Midland Memorial Hospital at 5 40 p m after moving from Illinois in 1939. He was born June 18 1924 in Burwick Illinois and was a Baptist and Mason. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan pleaded not guilty to Kennedy murder counts and agreed to waive speedy trial rights as a court proceeding proceeded in a Hall of Justice courtroom.

Eaton Steel Tank Line Colorado City Midland Memorial Hospital Burwick Midland Fromllinois The Baptist Church Masonic Lodge Tank Company Surutvare Denly al- Elisabeth Katie Elizabeth Eaton Parsons Danny Cronin Deerfield Beach Fla June Shoff Dunlap Ti Sirhan Kennedy California Sirhan Meuuwuaras Hughes Hall of Justice Mary Sirhan Adel Sharif Saidailah Lival UL Log Lunes Franklin County Midland Asbury Methodist Church Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Richard Schauer

Lawsuit Filed Over Note In 161st District Court

Jay Development Co and Tro ng Yudin of Odessa face a note suit filed Friday in 161st District Court. Plaintiff Ray Parker seeks a judgment of 7,373 dollars and is a family resident.

Jay Development Co Trong Yudin Odessa 161St District Court Ray Parker Ily

Midland man charged with child desertion in Ector County

Elesio Fran ico of Midland faces a child desertion charge filed Friday in Ector County Court for allegedly failing to provide support for two children. The complaint was signed by Gloria Franco of 125 West Odessa.

Elesio Franico Ector County Gloria Franco West Odessa

Massive Mexico City earthquake leaves parts of Insurgentes shattered

A powerful quake struck near Insurgentes Avenue damaging a 10 story marble faced block at Sinaloa and Valladolid and the Hilton Hotel. Gas tanks ruptured, residents evacuated, and 13 buildings may need razing. Journalists in the Associated Press office reported shattered windows and falling plaster as the subway system evacuated and returned after the tremor.

Insurgentes Avenue Sinaloa Valadolid Tlatelolco Hilton Hotel Insurgentes Paseo de la Reforma Mexico City Associated Press Esting

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