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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1968

Page

3

Lost Miners Widow Has New Baby In Fairmont WV

Barbara Toler gave birth to a seven pound baby girl after her husband Dennis and 77 other miners were trapped in Mountaineer No mine near Mannington. The delivery occurred at Fairmont General Hospital as Red Cross aid and a mobile canteen supported the family during the ten day vigil. Barbara endured pneumonia and false labor while awaiting news, and she hopes to visit Christmas in the hospital.

Fairmont W.va Barbara Toler Barbara Dennis Mountaineer No Mannington Red Cross Thomas Evans

Water bill mistake shocks Florida man

Fort Lauderdale AP reports John Ahola stopped checking for leaks after the billing office said his water bill of 17 516 79 was a mistake. He noted they do not own a lake and questioned the claim.

Fort Lauderdale Fila John Ahola Ahola

Citizens Group Fighting Crime Is Successful

About 10,000 letters have been received in response to an appeal by Citizens for Justice with Order, a new group aiming to involve millions in the war against crime. Founder H. Bruce Palmer reports heavy inquiries and calls, with a goal to raise 25 million dollars by next May and Samuel T. Ishmael named as a full time aide to assist anticrime projects. Ishmael, 36, formerly Rawlins Wyoming city attorney, now based in Phoenix, will travel to aid local efforts.

New York Citizens For Justice With Der H. Bruce Palmer Palmer Samuel T. Ishmael Ishmael Rawlins Wyo Phoenix Ariz Wyoming

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