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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

2

Auto Accidents Leave Four Hurt in Ike's Path

Four people were injured in separate mishaps attributed to Ike. One treated privately, three after emergency care at Medical Center Hospital. A 5-week-old infant, Roy Kropik of El Paso, examined post wreck on Andrews Highway. Damages reported on several collisions including Delwood and 42nd Street, with victims including Roye Thomas Hensier and Susan Madera's daughter, both treated at local facilities.

Medical Center Hospital Andrews Highway Roy Kropik Wayne Joseph Kropik el Paso Ponce Godwin Sericles Sam Delwood Monalé Thomas Hensier Roye Fey Susan Madera Ch West Fes Owith

Court Orders Boy To School In County Juvenile Court

A Odessa teen was placed on probation for a December 14 car burglary and linked offenses after appearing in County Juvenile Court. Judge W. M Hil revoked probation following curfew violations and associating with questionable company. The case details include a January 4 placement and a referenced August 4 burglary at 902 Hudson in Abbe Moores residence.

iSy Harold Day Wes Com Gatesville Chhaton Odessa John Sykes Ector Canty Juvenile Probation Department Abbe J. Moores Hudson Symios Characer County Juvene W. M (Bill) Hil

Eisenhower's Condition Deteriorates. Pacemaker Considered

Reports from the hospital note Eisenhower's health fluctuates with fewer ventricular irregularities but remains serious. Physicians say prior heart pacing was not indicated due to age and other major medical conditions, after reconsideration of a transplant option.

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Coleman collection suit against Hub Furniture partners

A sworn account suit seeks 871 dollars against Hub Furniture and Appliance operators Jack Gerloff Jr. and Charles Marko of Onessa, filed Tuesday in the 70th District Court. The action names Coleman beeniture Corp. of 7 Pulaski as plaintiff.

Coleman Beeniture Corp Pulaski 70Th District Court Jack Gerloff Jr Charles Marko Onessa

AJRA Rodeo Costs Jaycees and Odessa Chamber Plans

Odessa Chamber of Commerce directors heard that the AJRA Rodeo offset profits fell sharply with advertising down nearly 50 percent and advance tickets down a third. Jaycees may sponsor the event again next year after projecting a 3500 profit. Also noted were plans for Louis Armstrong appearance, manager search, and stock sales for the Odessa Comets. Budget showed July income of 72 869.47 and total July 31 262 77 with 31 038.48 in the bank at month end.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Javor Frank Strech Jaycees Jaycee Board Streeh Ector County Louis Armstrong Leagett Chamber Jim Perry Odessa Country Club Walter Weaver Perry Petroleum Industry Permian Basin J. C Cam Qdeesa Sprig Error County Coliseum Wardell Cherry

Odessan Given Two-Year Term

A 2 year old Odessan Daniell received two years in prison after pleading guilty in 70th District Court with probation revoked. Powell appealed, while three others were placed on probation after pleading guilty to felonies in 70th and 161st District Courts. Willeford admitted breaking into Texas Tire and Supply on Feb 2. Fort Worth attorney Tidwell represented the state. A Big Spring couple Wilborn received three years probation for theft of a mink stole from Daisy Brooks on Feb 14. Bangert prosecuted, Gordon Johnson defended, Latham J. Walleford from Fort Worth listed among attendees.

Daniell Hargodl Powell 70Th 161St Powell Paul McCollum Bawall Une Marad Wileford Nto Texas Tire and Supply Willeford Jack Bruce Bangert Big Spring Warren D. Witborn Wilborn Mary Daisy Brooks East Third Bangert Gordon Johnson Latham J. Walleford Fort Worth

Medical Center Admits Aug 19 Patients List and Births

Medical Center Hospital reports Aug 19 admissions including Jers Eona Cove Renee D Rodriguez Joa We Corer Cy eo Kerby Dents 2 Bate Rah Om 4 Mores Done K Warren and others. Births Aug 19 include a girl for Me and Mrs Cus D Mest and a son for Jessie C Jacobo 1438 Nort Muse eUIT AP OS. City traffic accidents listed with multiple injuries and property damage, detailing locations and involved parties.

Bergunt Trainel Crartes Ro Chamberion Criog Zomog Fores Essauis District Court Dovsrea Jewell Smih Aucrew Gerogine Alloed Mango Joquer Pant Jogez E. Marce Isieran Furniture Cere Jack Gertoff Goswork Occoa Fhome Hotter Jonory Cotte 4 ComMeges Medical Center Hospital Patients Admitted, Aug. 19 Jers Eona Cove Renee D Rodriguez Joa We Corer Cy Eo Kerby Dents Bate Mores Done K. Warren Jers. Cunard PsLayme Moers James &Loews Jackson Iar Jeton Wes Peters Jornme Dord Hogwel Mes Willam le Carcp Caolon Alure Ransitrer Beauchamp Airs Perard A. Harrison Irs Wéstam G Gregory Dthnts Gers Heny Davis Mars Vical Edward Lo Edward Lo Weis3, Aries Eve Glaser, Troy HK. Poreer Came L. Peed Grace Bellis Fen Bonson D. Yao Jot HW Higginbotham Purifos George Hai Iro Rovre C. Mitchell Lewis Mer Lesd Cherles E. Brownny Irs Normaq L. Alred John Roser G Kember Rhea Pichmond Key Bios Peraré Mang Rodriguez Patino Bovine Sarley Puto Enedy Herb Goder Simmons North Go Sid. Grandvuiew Besewood Glen C. Ton Demage Andrews Highway Joseph Krosi el Paso Hollie Jay Grewinr East Fourth iDamage Gewood Donald Thomas Heogog Susan Roca Denage Fusca Vinwee Johnny

Miss Your Paper Inquiries Prominent Circulation Note

Readers are urged to contact the Circulation Department at FE7 4661 for missed deliveries or service issues. The desk operates until 6 45 pm on weekdays, Saturdays until noon, and Sundays until 10 30 pm.

Odista Amerison Sevevice Sata Circulation Department

Lea County Fair Opens Wednesday Parade Flags Fair

Lea County Fair and Rodeo begins Wednesday in Lovington with a downtown parade featuring entries from every town and community. The fair opens after the parade and the first rodeo performance is at 7:30 PM at the fairgrounds arena. The event draws large crowds with livestock showing record entries in cattle sheep swine and poultry.

Lovington N. AM Lea County

Man Released After Paying Support in Clifton Jail Case

A man at 1701 North Hancock was released from Ecler County jail after paying 300 in child support. He had been held after court orders for failing to make support payments and faced contempt charges in 1611 District Court.

Clifton Mail North Hancock Ecler County Cou Rt Conttempt District Court

Elderly Woman Injured in Fall At West 15th Address

Della Xi purreson, 85, of 1012 West 15th, was listed in satisfactory condition Tuesday at Medical Center hospital after a fall that caused a scalp laceration when she struck her head. Ar endanis identified the victim and noted the injury details.

Della Xi.purreson West 15Th Medical Center Hlospital Arendanis

Fulbright Calls For Dialogue With Viet Cong Front

Arkansas Senator Fulbright, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urged halting U S bombing of North Vietnam and including the National Liberation Front in talks on South Vietnam. He aligned with McCarthy on a coalition government and a possible U S withdrawal if no compromise peace is achieved. Humphrey opposed forcing a coalition and did not back a govern ment veto on American policy.

W. Fulbright Arkansas Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S North Vietnam National Liberation Front South Vietnam Eugene J. McCarthy Hubert H. Humphrey Saigon McCarthy NLF United States Humphrey Johnson Carnot

Nixon seeks landslide victory with Ohio GOP support

Nixon tells Ohio Republicans a national tide is rising and vows a persistent campaign. He praises Ohio as a powerful, well organized state after meetings with Govs Rhodes and Romney aimed at securing full party backing and organizing strength for the race.

Ohio James A. Rhodes Earner Nixon Michigan Nixon George Romney Campalen Moon Rhodes

Rites Pending For Odessa Man Heart Attack Victim

Odessa area obituaries report Henry Franklin Snook aged 69 died at Medical Center Hospital at 1:48 PM after a heart attack. Funeral 4 PM Wednesday Hubbard Kelly Chapel. burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Surviving wife Margaret Hildebrand Snook, two brothers, nephew, and other relatives. Snook born January 1, 1899 in Weimar California. retired, moved to Odessa in 1951.

Henry Franklin Snook Sunset Love Medical Center Hospital #i Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Orbin Tumar First Methodist Crunch Fnslow Sunset Memorial Gardens Snook Weimar Calif Henry J Mattie Boop Snook United States Australia Margaret Hildebrand Fairmont W. Va St. Clair Mich Odessa Margaret Cyril Snook Percey Snook Santa Anne Percy Snooz Jr Heriong Audra Dee Sapp West 13Th Hubbard-Kelly Elvert Smithen First Baptist Church Sapp Medical Center Hospital Kentucky Lena Mae White Eastland Lona Mae James Sapp Longview John Bellomo Las Vegas Nev Gary Mims Fort Worth Susan Sapp Otfie Sapp Jessie Sapp Ivan Sapp Houston

Five Car Theft Cases Are Being Investigated

Police continue to investigate five car thefts on Tuesday with two vehicles recovered. Cases involve a 1962 model stolen from Cow Palace at 48th and Andrews, a 1964 model stolen from a downtown lot, a 1955 model pursued near Sam Houston and 12th, a 1934 pickup abandoned on a city street, and a 1950 model recovered near Murphy and Muskingum with missing items. In Odessa a suit seeks a $187 judgment against Hub Furniture and Appliance Co. of Odessa in Ector County Court filed Tuesday by Deena Products Co. of Chicago.

Peet Elwnd Hill Ector County Powell Hill Texas Evergreen Ala Alabama John Benjamin Reese West Clements Sheriff's Deputies Cow Palace 48Th Andrews Highway Nancy A. Davis Jaynee Faye Chestnut East 55Th Sam Houston 12Th Frank Edward Tatum Luckie South Muskingum Murphy and Musklingum Tommy Jones North Sam Jack Gerloff Charlesj- Marka Hub Furniture and Appliance Co Odessa Deena Products Co Chicago

Deaths PFC Ben Herrera Odessa Vietnam Service

Funeral services for PFC Ben Herrera 20 of Odessa killed in Vietnam will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with burial in Sunset Gardens under Paul A. Rix Funeral Home. Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Rix Chapel. Herrera, a Catholic, served since January with the Sth Infantry Division. He lived in Odessa since 1964, previously from Rotan, worked for Ceraline Inc. as a foreman. He is survived by his wife Maria and his parents Manuel and his wife, several siblings and in‑laws including U.S. Army and Marines members.

Pfc Ben Herrera Odessa Vietnam the Holy Redeemer Catholic Memorial Gardens Paul A. Rix Sth Catholic Church Rotan Ceraline Inc Maria Manuel Herrera West 15Th Ellis George Juan Jimmy Herrera West 13Th Manuel, Herrera Jr U. S Army Ruben Herrera U. S. Marines Helen Marty Virginia Commie Elida Herrera

Vietnam policy echoes Johnson amid Nixon and Mumphrey clash

The piece compares Hubert H. Mumphrey’s pro Johnson stance with Len McCarthy and Richard M. Nixon’s Vietnam positions. Nixon repeats Johnson’s themes at a VFW event, stressing no total bombing halt without reciprocity and an honorable peace. Critics question Nixon’s Firm stance on a secondary term.

Hubert H. Mumphrey Nixon Johnson Hanoi Paris

Amaraillo Case Highlights Global Heart Transplant Effort

Doctors describe a milestone where a donor child 1,200 to 1,509 miles away provided a life saving transplant. The team notes associates are highly qualified while the parents show strong commitment as the operation proceeds.

Mexico Maria

Vietnam War Update From Front Lines Report

U S losses tallied 15 killed and 97 wounded while South Vietnamese forces had 24 dead and 62 wounded. Heaviest fighting centered near Tay Ninh and Bin Long as two North Vietnamese divisions and a third’s elements massed near the Cambodian border. B52 strikes dropped 800 tons of bombs on targets from the DMZ to 15 miles of Saigon. An Army helicopter crew was killed in the Mekong Delta and an F4 Phantom crashed after being hit.

U.S Tay Ninh bin Long Dmz North Vietnam

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