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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
A budget committee in McCamey sets an $8 188 goal for this year with Kenneth Caldwell as chairman eight organizations to receive funds from the drive. Odessa American reports details from the Texas town and notes publication data and subscription rates.
Circulation department details show phone FE 7 4641 and hours open weekdays until 6 45 pm Saturdays until an and Sundays until 10 30 am. The notice invites readers to call for missed delivery.
A medical bulletin reports General Eisenhower, 77, spent another restful night with stable vital signs. Doctors say the irregularities resemble those after his June heart attack and are not a setback to his progress, though the chance of another attack remains unpredictable.
Roy Patton city traffic engineer resigns after 15 years to start a private consulting firm in the Dallas Fort Worth area. He will leave Friday with a farewell party planned, and he and his wife and son Keith 14 plan to move to Irving next week after residing at 3323 North Jackson.
Odessa Mayor Jim Reese proclaimed Sunday as Family Reunion Day to align with President Johnson's national declaration. The Odessa Kiwanis Club led by Wendell Cherry urged the city to join in promoting family unity through church attendance, picnics, reunions, and shared meals to emphasize the family as the nation’s foundation.
Police and deputies investigated five burglaries Thursday morning. Alema Wernett’s home at 2738 Keystone was entered through a rear window with loot including a radio, iron, phonograph, cigarettes, soft drinks, liquor, and food. Babe's Pool Hall at 700 Magnolia lost beer and other items after entry. Nell Teague’s home at 3718 North Jackson had a slashed screen and entry. A car wash at 315 East 27th was burglarized. a vending machine was damaged and wiping clothes taken. two light bulbs broken.
At 7 AM the Breakfast Optimists meet Sands Restaurant and at noon Eastside Rotary gathers at Holiday Inn and Odessa Optimists return to Sands Restaurant. The day features a Super Bowl game between the Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders with likely fan attention.
Turhan Lewis of Inkster, 24, was arrested for investigation in the shootings of Knight and Freeman following a spree of firebombings and rock throwing. A Detroit police officer, Edward Wolski Jr., 40, was killed and two others wounded in a gunfight. In Jackson a bullet struck a police car tire. Stanton names five on airport advisory board as 22.62 acre tract is set aside for airport construction two miles north.
Police report heavy damage to George Wortagram's car on Thursday morning at 1290 East Eighth. Investigators said a seat was removed a tire slashed and a window broken as property vandalism investigation proceeds.
Miami Beach AP reports the Texas delegation at the Republican national convention recorded preferences on the first Nixon ballot. The list includes 41 names backing Nixon such as John Tower and George Bush, and 15 backing Reagan with names like Jack Cox and Jim Campbell. The split highlights Texas party figures from Dallas Fort Worth Houston and other cities.
At a post convention meeting President Nixon weighed many candidates for a running mate. Names mentioned included Hatfield Romney Volpe Reagan and Rockefeller with Lindsay and Burns among discussed possibilities as aides heard broad suggestions. Ripples of support shown by MacGregor and others reflected a wide field under consideration.
Death notices from Andrews report F L Hand 78 died at Permian General Hospital after a sudden illness. Funeral planned for 2 p m Saturday in Andrews. Hand survived by wife Flora, son Earl Hand, two daughters, a brother, a sister and six grandchildren. Also funeral moved to 2 p m Friday for Gertrude Carmichael 80 of Andrews, died in Odessa nursing home. services at Meredith Camp Grounds Walton with burial there. Survivors include daughter Mrs J W Moxley, sons A W and A D Carmichael, sister Mrs Mattie Curry, brother C D Davidson and five grandchildren.
Funeral services for 88 year old Daisy Leonora Murphy of Kermit were held at Trinity Christian Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Survivors include husband W P Murphy, son F E Bucy, three daughters and numerous grandchildren. Also listed are other notices of deaths, marriages, divorces, hospital admissions, births, and local civic members in Midland area.
Clifford Morris Jr., 21, of 307 Carolyn Drive, a serviceman suspected of being absent without leave, was in city jail Thursday morning after his arrest in the 3700 block of Andrews Highway. He is being held for military authorities.
Eddie Gatlin a 26 year old employee of Southwest Chemical and Fertilizer was overcome by gas fumes while working. He was treated at Medical Center Hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. Gatlin resided at 2913 Santa Rosa.
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