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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1968

Page

2

Odessa College Electronics Program to Move Ahead

Odessa College aims to launch a new era for its electronics program with a bond and grant funded renovation. plans describe a 13 000 square foot, two building complex on the campus edge with modern equipment, upgraded labs, and expanded coursework in electronics technology data processing and instrumentation. instructor James Mason, with decades in teaching, envisions a versatile curriculum blending theory and hands on practice as night classes attract more learners.

Odessa College Sie TRE Electronics de Markment Mason Wert Mason Svear James Mason

Planned Parenthood To Become UF Agency

A local Planned Parenthood clinic, run by volunteer physicians, serves women seeking family planning. The United Fund will fund the agency, easing costs and aiding families with counseling and access to contraceptives at minimal fees.

Planned Parenthood UF Agency Odened Parenthond Crane Thebriary Ciizens Don Naylor Parentherd Chasr J. G. Nance United Fund Hexioning Jr NG Janis the United Pound Charles R. Perry Planned Parenthood Associatio Perry South

Caroline Kennedy to receive gift from ship crew

Caroline Kennedy will receive a special gift from the crew of the ship named for John F Kennedy as the vessel is commissioned in Virginia. The Navy will not disclose the cost, calling it a surprise, and an exchange of gifts is traditional. Crew members expect the item to end up in a museum, possibly bought by the ship’s sponsor. Captain Farr Yates says no pressure to contribute and will personally cover any shortfall.

Nuwtorp News Capy Caroline Kennedy Rcrail Earsier Joh Fk Kennedy Navy Nay Caroline Farr Yates

Odvrsa American Circulation Department Hours Noted

Notice lists phone FE 7.464 and hours for circulation services including 6:45 pan opening, weekdays, Saturdays until noon, and Sundays until 10:50 A.M.

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Egyptian Israeli Forces Clash Near Port Said

Egyptian and Israeli forces fought for 22 minutes a few miles south of Port Said. Military sources say four Israeli soldiers were killed while Egyptians reported no Egyptian casualties after repelling an Israeli reconnaissance plane and exchanging mortars and machine guns.

Port Said Egypt IAP

Soviet Union Work Force Is Declining

In Moscow a demographer warns the Soviet work force will shrink as a delta birth rate rises and pensioners grow. By 1980 pensioners reach 50 million and 1999 about 80 million. today 238 million total. Proposals include family allowances and back-to-work schemes for older adults.

Soviet Union Moscow Sion

India Promotes Mountaineering in Himalayas Five-Year Plan

New Delhi outlines a five year mountaineering plan with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation coordinating activities across the Himalayas. It envisions an annual average of 15 expeditions, two major treks above 26 000 feet, scholarships for mountaineering courses at Darjeeling, and scientific explorations under King Tenzing Norgay.

NEW Delyerapy India Himalayas Indian Mountaineering Foundation Coordinatin Moueli Indira Gandh Mountaineering Institute Darjeeling King Norgay Sir Edmund Hillary New Zealand Mount Everest

Cougar Prefers Bright Lights Returns to Wild

In Salt Lake City a 60 pound cougar drawn to city lights was captured after a daylong effort by deputy sheriffs and dogs. The feline was driven back to the Wasatch Mountains and released to the wilds, as mothers kept children indoors.

Salt Lake City Wasatch Mountains

Radio outlets planned for Kinshasa and key cities

The government announced three 200 kilowatt radio stations will be built in Kinshasa Lubumbashi and Kisangani and two 10 kilowatt stations will be erected in Matadi and Bandundu.

Kinshasa the Congo Lubumbashi Kisangani I Matadi Bandundit

Stamp Exhibit in Mexico City to Showcase Royal Collections

Mexico City will host an international philatelic exposition from November 1 to 9 featuring displays from Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and Prince Rainier of Monaco among 40 nations. The event highlights royal stamps and international collections.

Mexico City Queen Elizabeth II of Britain Prince Rainier of Monaco

Pedestrian Killed Crossing City Intersection

Romulo Roma aged 22 of San Antonio was struck and killed by a car while crossing a city intersection on Saturday. The incident occurred in San Antonio. Police continue to investigate the crash and identify the driver.

San Antonio Romulo Roma

Sign Lighting Set for Petrochemical Complex Welcome

A ceremony at 8 45 p m August 12 will light a 50 by 60 foot sign along Interstate 20 south of the TS 20 junction between Grandview and Dixie exits. Shell Oil El Paso Products General Tire and Rexall Chemical Co fund the sign marking the world s largest inland petrochemical complex. Roy Elsner will host with plant managers Tom Mandry P J Wallace R C Douglass and Dr George Krucer operating four 1 000 watt bulbs. E E Winter and W G Bill Leggett will speak. Chuck Wagon Gang will provide coffee after.

Interstate 20 TS 20 Grandview Dixie Shell Oil Co el Paso Products General Tire Rexall Chemical Co Shelt OW George Krucer Rewall E. E. Winter W. G Bill) Leggett Chamber Chuck Wagon Gang

Vatican newspaper defends Humanae Vitae on conjugal love

The Vatican daily reemphasizes that conjugal love supports marriage and procreation. It cites bishops tributes and notes matrimony serves more than childbearing, while balancing the encyclical’s aims with married life realities.

Vatican City Vatican Otra Pope Wir

Maine Authors First Library Lockup Among Old Volumes

Augusta Maine residents celebrate a collection of 3301 Maine authored books housed at the state library. Older volumes are kept under lock and key and some pre statehood prints carry hidden covers ensuring preservation and security for the volumes.

Augusta Maine State Library

Rites Set for Local Women and Community Leader

Obituaries and funeral notices from Pecos Andrews and nearby towns report the deaths of Mrs. Artie Mael Bender, Mrs. J. T. Parker, and Mrs. Cecil L. Shane, plus services for Josie Belle Hammack Kaufman and John M. Jones. Also noted are the death of Join Henry Wallace and Rev. Harvey L. White with funeral arrangements and survivors. The notices list birthplaces, family members, church affiliations, and burial details.

Artie Mae Bender J. T. Parker Pecos Winters Artie Mael Bender Pecos Funeral Home Church of Christ W. T. Smith Lakeview Pecos Church Singleton Funeral Home Edna Follett Henry Wallace First Christian Church Tegas Sadie Wallace Johnny Wallace Columbus Ohio David Wallace Chicago Lauren Hobbs Wallace Dallas Sarah Wallace Bill Wallace Laverne Wallace Hazel Meade Ardale Towa Ruby Boothby Cherokee Pearl Timsley Florida Josie Belle Hammack Kaufman Josie Belle Hammack R. V. Hammack Andrews Allan Dees W. A. Martin S Church of Christ At Scurry Crandall al Scurry Tenn R. IV. of John Scurry Willie Takcett Minnie Wilson Terrell L. H. ‘Craven Modesto Calif John M. Jones Ballinger John M. Jones Evelyn Drake Wickett Seventh Street Abilene Conroe Sarah Hitt Pasadena Fathters Harvey L. White Gallas Harvey L. White Hobbs, N. ML Cliff Temple Baptist Darrold Morgan Cliff Temple Baptist Church E. W. Marshall Richland Cemetery Sulphur Springs Dudley- Niughes White Baylor Hospital A. W. White Arthur White Hobbs Carl Thomas Civola Beasley Sacramento James Kelly Rockwall D. A. Pane San Angelo Mary Watson Sally Angeline

Nancy Reagan says she has no role in presidential race

Mrs. Nancy Reagan arrives in Miami Beach with the California delegation. She states her husband Ronald Reagan is not a candidate and she has no plan to take a political role at the GOP convention. She adds whoever Republicans nominate is her candidate and she has not considered being first lady.

Miami Beach Fla Nancy Reagan California Ronald Reagan Reagan Wes America

Youth Injured in Fight Near Andrews Highway

Bennie Haiduk, 19, of 6362 j Austin, was treated at Medical Center Hospital for a laceration over his right eye after a fight in the 6700 block of the Andrews Highway. He was released after emergency treatment.

Bennie Haiduk J Austin Medical Center Hospital Andrews Highway

Fire call answers to 1507 South Anderson

Odessa firemen rushed to 1507 South Anderson Friday night but found a fire under the hood of a car owned by Mrs. Ted Dutchover of 313 Geneva already extinguished.

Odessa South Anderson Ted Dutchover Geneva

Nooon Odessa Kiwanis Event at Inn of Golden West

A brief entry notes a Noon Odessa Kiwanis gathering at the Inn of the Golden West Ballroom. The item appears as a short social or club notice with minimal details and no further context.

Odessa Kiwanis Inn of Golden West

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