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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

2

Brandt Warns of Second Soviet Invasion Fears

In Bonn and Bern, leaders warn Romania faces potential Soviet aggression amid Eastern Europe tensions. Brandt voices alarm at a possible socialist push linked to Moscow. Romanian officials cite mobilization prep as regional instability grows.

Bonn Germany Brandt Willy Brandt Union Romania Moscow Switzerland Semyon Tsarapkin Bern Paul Gogli Crechosievakia Europe Gugli Czechoslovakia Lilie Ie Ambess Adar Constantin Oarces Cea Preimier Ola Sik Bucharest Yu i Ipasiay Tanjug Nicolae Ceausescu Frantisck Viasak Czechoslovak State

City Employes Stage Strike

Lufkin Texas city employees staged a sick-out for the third straight day as City Manager Billy Woolf diagnosed the illness as APL-CIO fever. The City Commission had refused to recognize Local 1550 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes.

Lupren Tex CAP City Sanitation Lufkin Billy Woolf American Federation of Sate Afo-Cio

U.N. debate on Czech invasion crisis and Posey DUI arrest

U N Secretary-General envoy to Prague proposed to press for release of Czech detainees. Jiri Hajek arrived amid debate as Canada and NATO critics weighed a resolution. In Texas, Daniel Leon Posey, 46, was jailed in Ector County on a DWI charge with bond set at 750 dollars after a Penwell arrest.

Sking U. Mhant Praguc NATO Malik Jiri Hajek Czechoslovakia New York Hajek U.N Ota Sik George Ignatieff Odessan Daniel Leon Posey West 47Th Ector County Eye Justice of! ‘the Peace

Eisenhower's condition remains stable amid guarded outlook

Doctors reported General Eisenhower's condition as stable after a heart attack episode. He slept intermittently and visited briefly with family. no significant change since this morning's bulletin, and the immediate critical period remains unpredictable.

Eisenhower Newemen

Miss Your Paper Notice From Odessa American

Miss your Odessa American paper or service if unsatisfactory. Call Circulation Department FE 7-461. Open 6:45 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays noon, Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Odessa

Jury Funds For Defendant Michae Lamberson Case

James Levant Lamberson of Dessa sought 14035 for injuries alleged while working for Gulf Oil Corp on August 26 1966. Travelers Insurance Co was defendant. Trial began Wednesday with BIL Alexander for Lamberson and Larry Fuller for the insurer.

Michae i Qworkmen James Levant Lamberson Dessa Gulf Oil Corp Travelers Insurance Co Bil Alexander Lamberson Larry Fuller

Lawmen Probe Ten Theft Cases Across City Friday Night

Deputies and city police investigated ten theft cases Friday night. Reported losses include two tires from Hilltop 66 at Eighth and East County Road, a distributor and plug wires from an auto on Placer Street, a tool box from Joe Valdez at 1216 North Golder, an impact wrench from Sherrill Brown, a .25 caliber pistol missing from Linda Clark, license plates from a 1960 auto at Annabelle Denton’s home, a generator and tools from Goff Brothers Construction near Notrees, and several bicycles belonging to Mrs. Maurice Wendt and Bobbie Jo Cook.

Hilltop 66 Eighth East County Road W. L. Theirs Placer Delbert Bailey Amarillo Joe Valdez North Golder Sherrill L. Brown Linda Clark North Headlee Annnabelle Denton North Washington Goff Brothers Construction Albany Notrees Maurice Wendt Mesa Bobbie Jo Cook Castle Road

Police Probe Three Burglaries Under City Investigation

Police investigated three burglaries Friday night. Intruders forced a screen from a window at Bill C. Cope’s residence at 3402 Boulder and left with two unspecified items, according to reports.

Bill C. Cope Boulder

Stanford Doctor Heads Transplant Operation Breaks Law

Leonard Drake of Eugene announced the operation ended at 2 35 a m 11 02 p m while a donor Cpl Larry Jones 20 of Stockton Calif donated Heart to a 42 year old former postal worker. The transplant began at 9 30 p m Thursday as the donor was wheeled into the operating room. The district attorney said Friday the law was broken during the procedure.

Stanford Calif Leonard Drake Eugene Cpl Larryjtion Ma!b. Smith Stockton Tine

Invasion Echoes and Czechoslovak Crisis Deepens

Reporters detail Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia, Dubcek’s fate uncertain, and Svoboda’s Moscow mission. Radio Prague claims Cisar escaped. Bratislava notes a silent funeral march for a student killed during protests. American tourists leave. three conservatives courted by occupiers. trains face jamming threats.

Communist Party Cesimir Cisar Radio Prague Dubcek Radio Trenein Stefan Dubcek Bratislava Cisar Radio Prague Svoboda Moscow Kremlin Czechoslovakia Antonin Nagotny Indra Oldrich Cernik Free Radio Soviet Union

Vandals Target Cars In Two Local Incidents

Detectives probed two vandalism cases Friday night. Allen Jenkins of 1501 Englewood reported a dented car and a convertible top slashed at Teas Motor Co. on 800 South Muskingum.

Allen Jenkins Englewood Teas Motor Co South Muskingum

Georgia Delegation Seats in Limbo at National Convention

Hughes warned Georgia may miss the temporary roll if factions do not settle before Saturday afternoon. A minority report could trigger a floor fight as 11 dissenters would bring the issue to the full convention. A settlement over Georgia could allow seating with the permanent roll before presidential nominating. Alabama contest hearings closed amid a flood of seat challenges as the convention opens.

New Georgia Hughes Maddox Alabama Georgia

Deaths in West Texas: multiple funeral notices across towns

Funeral services are announced for several individuals including Mrs. Tennie Roe Thomas of Midland, Francis Edwin Miles of Alpine, Violet Celeste McBryde of Monahans, Floyd Byron Brown of Wink, and William Ellis Smith of Kermit. Details cover birthplaces, ages, burial sites, funeral directors, and survivors.

Tennie Thomas Midland Tennie Roe Thomas Greater St. Luke’s Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery Thomas Funeral Home Thomas Paris Oklahoma Willie Mae Harrison Flora Harris Juanita Young Odessa Young Violet McBryde Monahans Violet Celeste McBryde Church of Christ Hammond Funeral Home Cheyenne Oklo W. M. McBryde E. P. McBryde Burnette McBryde Floyd Byron Brown Wink First Methodist Cooper Funeral Chapel Kermit Cemetery Brown Friday Inn Memorial Hospital Hamlin Baptist Church Portales Lamesa Lois Rice Lovington

Three Injured In Accident At Grant and Eighth

A Friday traffic crash at Grant and Eighth left three people injured. Diana Lynn Phillips 19 of 1117 Mary Terrace received abrasions on her left arm. Michael Lee Phillips 1 was treated for head lacerations. Carl Courtney Jones 62 of Pampa driving a northbound auto collided with Mrs Phillips westbound vehicle. he sustained abrasions to elbow hand and leg. Police estimated $700 in damage.

Grant Medical Center Hospital Diana Lynn Phillips Mary Terrace Michael Lee Phillips

Alpine Pool Reopens as Highways Clear After Snowstorms

Snow and high winds closed mountain passes in Yellowstone National Park and Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. Alpine Municipal Swimming Pool, shut for two weeks for repairs, is set to reopen today at 1 p.m.

Yellowstone National Park Wyo Colorado U.S. 34 Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine

Job Mishap Jack in Houston Hospitalized

Bush, 40, of Houston, sustained injuries in an industrial mishap Friday night. Attendants said his right index finger was amputated after it became entangled in a pulley at Medical Center Hospital where he was listed in satisfactory condition.

Medical Center Hospital Weaver Earl Patterson Andrews Highway Drake Norman E. Shumway Smith Jack. Bush Houston

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