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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

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Three Persons Injured in Wreck West of Penwell

Reported Friday night in Medical Hospital were Dick N Campbell 47 and his wife Gloral Ann 41 both of Midland. Campbell observed for inertial injuries while Mrs Campbell suffered injuries. They were westbound on Westowith Campbell driving Ves when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Clare 62. 2th South Sans Houston who said head on. The accident occurred about one mile west of Penwell on Ls. 8.

Hee Kang Penwell Conti Medical Hospital Dick N. Campbell Gloral Ann Midland Campbell Clare Houston Cros

Blind Boy Sees After 16 Years

A fragmented report describes a blind boy regaining sight after sixteen years. The text references medical devices, attempts at vision, and mentions individuals including a doctor and family, though many phrases are garbled and unclear. The core claim is an eventual visual restoration following long-term blindness.

Odessa Reading Rates and Delivery Terms in 1930s Texas

Postal and delivery rates for Odessa Texas and Ector County shown, listing monthly and annual costs. Includes per-issue single copy price, mail subscription tiers, and specific rates for home delivery areas with dates and zone distinctions.

Odessa Celly Suncky Fant Garsan Texas Horne de Ciena Ector County

Chicago Taxi Strike Almost A Certainty

Chicago cab drivers threaten a strike with a June deadline as Yellow and Checker Cab unions push for higher wages, a 156 dollar medical fund, and safety measures. Mayor Daley supports wage boosts and a fare increase while companies pull new cabs off streets to avert vandalism amid bargaining stalemate.

Sthe Yellow Checker

Puzzling Disappearance Sparks Wide Local Probe

A missing man’s case unfolds as deputies, a pipeline crew, and a gas vent discovery tie to Creekmore and Mrs. Smith. Investigators question suspects, recover items from a trash barrel, and hunt for the body near Midland County, while officials delay charges pending new leads.

Midland County Doe Aullison jEreckmare 2 Ma Ay Rininal Reaves Ben Vweninder Nowell Vilar Justice of the Pon A. Piro Jader Crook Rangers Gabrel Paulige

Legg case heads to appeal as death treated accidental

HATE MN. won a trial judgment but appeal argues Legg did not intend to kill her father, death ruled accidental and benefits due. If upheld, funds go to Mrs. Long. Funeral plans in progress with arrangements at Bolger Funeral. services to be announced. Legg native of Alabama with relatives across Oklahoma and Alabama.

Legg Bolger Alabama

Viet Cong ambushes strike U S river flotilla in Ben Tre area

U S forces report heavy Viet Cong ambushes along the Ben Tre River, with three boats damaged and two more hit after returning to the flotilla. Civilian casualties mount as 71 civilians and 15 government soldiers are wounded, up from earlier tallies. air war yields strikes on boats, trucks, and antiaircraft positions.

Saigon U.S. ‘Navy Ben Tre En Lope Atra Anser Delta River Viel Cone

Record of Uray HOU Bis Base DistHicy Court Proceedings

Fragmented text references a district court matter with unclear names and dates. The readable parts suggest a legal proceeding or filing status at a district court, but specific actions, parties, or outcomes are not clearly identifiable from the legible material.

Cotor Printing Program Slated for Local TV Spotlight

Fragmentary text describes a Cotor Printing Program slated on WAND with references to color printing and censorship by Midland Can County.It mentions a home dark room, a community room, and a discussion of charges related to a sex stake, with unclear names and places.

Sousie Rescues Two Scouts On Mountain Face

In Holderness New Hampshire a girl named Sousie and her companion Mitzi aided two Sirf Scouts stranded on a mountain face Thursday. A wrong trail left the youths perched high. Sousie and Mitzi provided rescue assistance and got them to safety.

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Collision Fatality In Dixie Leaves Two Men Involved

Jerry Hendy age 20 of 1300 East Eighth was treated for a forehead laceration Friday at Medical Center Hospital and died after a collision he was involved in during Dixie. He was driving south when he hit a vehicle driven by Jack Crooks 43 of 402 Fitch who was traveling west.

Huston Jerry Hendy East Eighth Medical Center Hospital Dixie Hendy Jack Crooks Fitch

Eisenhower Heart Attacks and Court Case Details

The report recounts Eisenhower’s heart attack history with events from June 15, 1957, and November 1965, including hospitalizations and a 1966 gall bladder surgery. It notes a 1957 mild cerebral hemorrhage, then covers a bonded courtroom case where Culvahouse is convicted following a liquor store robbery near 10th and East 3 County Road, with testimony about a matching bullet. The article mentions Eisenhower’s hospital stays, public appearances, and a 1967-68 recovery path, alongside a separate legal proceeding about parole credits and sentence considerations.

Aapeaas Augusta Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Ling Tidwell Ing Reed Canvahouse Air Force Base California Palm Desert Neariannest Palm Springs Calif Gettysburg Culva House Walter Reed Culvahouse 10Th Bonds Alexander Sinie ‘Department of Corrections

Mia Farrow Granted Mexican Divorce From Sinatra

Pollywood AP reports Mia Farrow secured a Mexican divorce from Frank Sinatra on incompatibility grounds. Sinatra left for a cast engagement in Hollywood and was unavailable for comment. Farrow reportedly flew from Los Angeles to Juarez and was en route to an undisclosed location. The couple wed in 1966 and separated last November. Farrow is Hollywood-born daughter of Maureen O'Sullivan and John Farrow.

Pollywood Mia Farrow Frank Sinatra Juarez Sinatra Hollywood Los Angeles Las Vegas Farrow Miss Farrow Maureen O'Sullivan John Farrow

Fire damages truck at Oilfield Rentals site on Kermit Highway

Heavy damage reported Friday after a fire broke out under the head of a truck at 4001 Kermit Highway. The vehicle, owned by Oilfield Rentals, was driven by L. V. Hicks of Walnut.

Kermit ‘Highway Oilfield Rentals L. V. Hicks

Alabama Rites Set For Victim

The body of a 43 year old Alabama man was found beside a railroad tie near Panwell and will be returned to Pritchard for burial. Investigating officers say he was a painter and apparently fell from a passing train around 8 30 p.m. He leaves two daughters Linda Pageant ergree n Ala and Carol Sellers of Chicago along with parents Mr and Mrs Horace Sellers of Pritchard. Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home arranging.

Alabama T&p Panwell Pritchard Ala Sellers Linda Pageantergreen Carol ‘Sellers Chicago Lil Horace ‘Sellers Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Horne

Services Slated In Oklahoma for Henry M. Jackson

Funeral services are planned in Holdenville Oklahoma for Henry M. Jackson age 64 of 133 Bell Drive who died Friday morning from an apparent heart attack. He was employed by Robinson Drilling Co and died en route to Medical Center Hospital. Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home will handle arrangements and send the body to Hebgood Funeral Home in Holdenville. Surviving are his widow two brothers and two sisters.

Holdenville Okla Henry M. Jackson Bell Drive Jackson Robinson Drilling Co Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Hebgood Funeral Home

Illness Fatal To Local Man Emerson M. Owen

Emerson Martin Owen, 56, of 802 South Lee Odessa, died Friday in Dallas VA Hospital after several months illness. WW I II veteran resident since 1952, he moved from Brownfield. Funeral arrangements pend at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Surviving: widow, five sons Erman, James, Sammy, Danny, Roger Dale, of Odessa home. two daughters Mrs Ronald Mitchell Midland and Judy Owen. mother Mrs Pearl Pitcox Lateza. sister Mrs Onie Hail Lumesa.

Emerson Martin Owen South Lee Odessa Veterans Administration Hospital Dallas Owen Brownfield Midland Judy Owen Pearl Pitcox Lateza Onie Hail Lumesa

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