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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1968

Page

2

Culvahouse found guilty in Odessa liquor store shooting

Jury convicts Culvahouse of murder in the 25 caliber handgun robbery at a package store. Key witness Mrs Bonds described the shooting as Tidwell urged a death penalty while defense argued memory doubt and alibi questions.

Culvehouse Wickape Culvahouse Thomas Whamd East County Road Nuckape Idwell Bonds Tidwell Cald Aude Alusinder Alexander Ben Lal Akers Tilwell

Kidnapping Charge Dropped After Court Reset

An unclear report notes Ary Jack Panther a stor uey awaiting weekend recess with a possible drop of a kidnapping charge after Monday court resues. A separate item cites a prosecutor claiming Newton killed a white policeman to hide a gun and marijuana in his car, with defense lawyer Charles Garry referencing Judeo Monroe Privdinans dismissing the kidnapping.

Newton Charles Garry Judeo Monroe

Corpus Christi Fishermen Murders Linked to Youth Parole Case

CORPUS CHRISTI Texas state officials say John Philip Angles 20 who was committed for boys corrections school after the 1985 stay of three Corpus Christi fishermen will not be released immediately County Judge Balar Brown of Kleberg County ordered Angles release blocked while a habeas corpus hearing set for Monday tests the youth The Texas Youth Council director says the court order has no effect on the youth's handling Two state youth correctional officers ordered to testify and Angles attendance at college cited as reasons for potential release The report mentions related custody questions around other youths and past cases but focuses on Angles and the ongoing legal actions against his release and the involvement of various officials and institutions

Neberg County Cour Brown Kiep Angies Sencal Iunda Eh” Kersey Kanal Ghcarze Adams Gatesvile Mountain View Apples PeMsts York Cour Afficius Cavesyile Paul §Rueger San Clemente Flower Reed Corpus Christi Krueger

Odessa Scouts To Padre Island Outing Details

Odessa Troop 84 from St. Mary's Catholic Church plans a one week Padre Island trip departing Saturday at 5 am. Fifteen boys and six sponsors will travel by bass boat to the island. Attendees include Frank Tuaney, Dain Hanson, Stephen Baunstimler, Lamain O'Reilly, Ricky Solis, and others. sponsors include Tallis Clark Gunn and Thomas J. Reilly.

Padre Island St. Mary's Catholic Church Bass Frank ‘Tuaney Dain Hanson Stephen Dn Daniel Baunstimler Lamain O'Reilly Ricky Solis Jingt Tiennesy Laceur Clark Robbin Clark Tim Gabel Harald Lemley Donald Moore Nei Yarboroush Tommyson Arthur Budge Tallis Clark Gunn Thomas B. Jo Reilly Clyde Yarborough 12. Q. Kenmper

Body Found Near Sunset Memorial Gardens United States Route 86 Area

Deputies report a man found dead near an access road north of US 86 and west of Sunset Memorial Gardens about three miles east of Odessa. The body lay face down in high weeds, 75 feet west of a north–south fence and 7% feet south of an east–west fence. The area had reportedly been searched earlier with no findings.

Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa Andi Mans

Weather Craft satellite launched to track hurricanes

ESSA 7, a new storm-spotting spacecraft, launched from Vandenberg to photograph world cloud patterns as hurricane season peaks. The 320 pound craft operates in a polar orbit about 887 miles high, transmitting images to the National Environmental Satellite Center in Suitland Maryland.

Vandenberg Air Force Dase Calif Servey Ace Agency National Environmenttal Satellite Center Suitland Aid

Vandalism Reported in Belle Victim Details

Sheriff deputies checked a vandalism case Friday morning after W. L. Milam, 51, Belle, complained that a box was smashed on his property. No further details given.

Sheriff's Deputies W. L. Milam Belle

Odessa Man Dies Natural Causes Rites Pending

Henry M. Jackson 69 of 113 Bell Drive died on arrival at Medical Center Hospital. Justice of the Peace J A Purifoy ruled natural causes likely heart attack. Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home handling arrangements. Survived by Hazel Massey Jackson and siblings. Born January 10 1908 in Holdenville Oklahoma. Leans on Christian Church member and Iason.

Henry M. Jackson Bell Drive Medical Center Hospital Justice of the Peace J. A. Purifoy Jackson Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Robinson, Drilling Co Holdenville Okla Hazel Massey Okemah Odessa Hobbs

Patrolmen Ordered to Obey Superiors or Face Action

New York AP reports Police Commissioner Howard Leary warned discipline for any patrolman who disobeys superior orders strengthening the loyalty pledge amid a clash with the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association led by John Cassese. The PBA had urged enforcing the law during disorders, sparking a dispute with Mayor Lindsay over police autonomy and city interference in operations. Leary's order reiterates obedience to lawful commands from higher ranks.

New York Howard Leary John Cassese Patrolmén’s Benevolent Association Cassese PBA Norman Frank John Lindsay Lindsay Leary

Buddhist monk and printer get suspended terms in anti government case

In Saigon a military court convicted monk Truong Van Sung and printer Tran Quang Hue of printing antigovernment material. They received three year suspended sentences after arrest on April 25 for attacks on President Nguyen Van Thieu and U S policies in Vietnam. They were acquitted on dissemination charges.

Saigon Truong van Sung Tran Quang Hue Nguyen van Thieu U.S Vietnam Truong Dinh Dzu Military Court

Military Police Shoot Suspect at Fort Wolters

MINERAL WELLS Tex AP CWO John B C Cole Jr 29 Dallas was killed by Ft Wolters military police during a burglary attempt The lock to a storage room near the PX branch had been forced open Officials said Cole a former Ft Wolters soldier had burglary tools and 12 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition in his possession He had left Ft Wolters Monday for reassignment to another installation

Mineral Wells Tex CWO John B.C. Cole Jr Dallas Ft. Wolters Army Cole Wolters

Burglary Probed At Elvira's Place On Magnolia

City detectives probed a Friday burglary at Elvira's Place 819 Magnolia. Intruders damaged a door by removing screws and pried open a safe or safe like container, escaping with an undetermined amount of change.

Elvira Magnolia

Charge Filed in Ector County Court Against Moore

Lindley Aller Moore known as Butch 7 was charged Friday in Ector County Court with child desertion per a complaint filed by his wife Linda of 946 Whitaker. He allegedly failed to provide for two minor children.

Lindley Aller Butch) Moore Ector County Moore Linda Whitaker

Midland Horse Clinic Set By West Texas Appaloosa Club

The West Texas Appaloosa Horse Club will sponsor a two day horse clinic at the club arena with Dr. William Linfoot of Pleasanton, California, presenting each day from 8 30 am to closing time. A 20 year old Odessa man Richard Dismuke received emergency treatment for a facial laceration after an affray at Hancock and North Whitaker Friday morning. no charges filed.

Midland West Texas Appaloosa Horse Club William Linfoot Pleasanton Calif Dan Richard Dismuke North Whitaker Fasarn Medical Center Hospital Hancock iMh

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