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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1968

Page

7

Dallas Liquor Store Operator Stops Holdup Killing Two Robbers

Haro ld Mitchell a 40 year old liquor store operator in Dallas killed two robbers during a Friday night robbery attempt. He fired with a shotgun from a back room after the attackers demanded beer and aimed at his wife. The dead men were Jesse James Polk 43 and Q Z Pineset 33 both of Dallas. Mitchell had previously wounded a bandit in August during an earlier incident at the same store and two robbers had stolen 40 dollars in a June 12 holdup in the Fair Park district.

Dallas Harold Mitchell Mitchell Jesse James Polk Q. Z. Pineset Fair Park District

Dreams About Teeth Reveal Fear Of Aging and Health

A reader asks what Freud says about teeth dreams and loss. The columnist notes that dreams of losing teeth commonly reflect aging anxiety and frustration at unachieved goals, with variations by personal life. Readers may mail questions to Dr. Lawrence for general answers in the column.

Adele Gladys G Gloria M Lawrence

Two Fatalities In Denton Crash Reported

In Denton County Texas two Dallas residents died and five were injured in a head on collision on Texas 114 near Farm 166. Victims include Claud B. Anthony 35 and his five year old daughter Terry. Injured driver Burneice C. Holmes 45 and Anthony family members Sara 32 Sharon 8 Deborah 13 and Dennis 10.

Denton, Tex Dallas Texas Farm 166 Denton County Claud B. Anthony Terry Oider Burneice C. Holmes Anthony Sara Sharon Anthony Deborah Anthony Dennis Anthony

Czechs Plan West German Contact Though Diplomacy Remains Remote

Prague reports Foreign Minister Jiri Hajek stating Czechoslovakia will maintain contact with West Germany but sees establishing full diplomatic ties as unlikely. Talks would focus on trade and economics, with cautious expectations for broader relations as Bonn and Prague explore future cooperation while preserving security in Europe.

Prague Jiri Hajek Czechoslovakia West Germany Hajek Bonn Pee Earl West Ger-Neisse Munich Communist Party Soviet Committee Christian Democrats

Catholics press for hearing opposing views on birth control

British Catholics react to Pope Paul's encyclical by praying for guidance and seeking broader discussion. Lay activists publish leaflets, plan a petition to Cardinal Heenan and English Welsh bishops, while some priests fear suspension for speaking their conscience. A Times survey notes rising priest resignations linked to the encyclical debate.

London Rotham Joseph F. Paul Cleary Birtion Cam Campaigning For Freedom Oliver Pratt Times Britain The

Houston Nurses Stage Walkout

Houston nurses walk out influencing a district hospital staffing shakeup. Nearly 70 percent of nurses and staff reportedly refused to report at Ben Taub General Hospital as part of a race integration dispute. Lloyd Weir and local officials cited a push for equal treatment during a tense hospital workforce protest across Houston.

Aloccuwuil Houston Emonlaves London Westminster Southwark Birmingham Liv Pega Regan Ben Taub General Hospital

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