Gemini 7 and 6 Return From Historic Space Flight
Schirra and Stafford return aboard the USS Wasp after Gemini 6 rendezvous with Gemini 7. They land in the Atlantic via main parachute, are hoisted aboard, and greet the crew with cheers and medical checks pending. Borman and Lovell later eye a separate splashdown, reporting no retrorocket fire seen.
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Schirra
Bermuda
Gemini
Borman
Lovell
Wasp
Atlantic
Annapolis
Stafford
Space Agency
Schirra-Stafford
Cubans May Get Extra Olive Oil and Beans
Cuba allows expanded quotas on olive oil and black beans and enables larger purchases of chest nuts, Albania wine, and rum for Christmas Eve meals, according to a Havana radio broadcast. The report notes no limits on chest nuts and wine, while rum and other items remain readily available during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Sweetheart Candidate Announced by Crane County Chamber
Deborah Hardgrave, 15, selected as the Sweetheart candidate for the Sandhills Hereford and Quarterhorse Show and Rodeo in Odessa from January 3 to 8. She is Crane High School sophomore, 4-H member, enjoys horses and swimming, and belongs to the Future Homemakers Association and Junior Historians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Deborah Hardgrave
Crane County County
John Hardgrave
Deborah
Crane High School
Debbie
Future Homemakers Association
Americans React With Jubilee After Gemini Rendezvous
Americans felt a surge of pride as Gemini 6 and 7 historical rendezvous unfolded. At Houston's Manned Space Center the control room overflowed with flags and cheers while Mrs Schirra expressed pride from California. President Johnson hailed the achievement as a sign of national vigor and hope for mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Walter Schirra Jr
Thomas Stafford
Manned Space Center
Houston
Johnson
West Texas Washington Notes Holiday Reflections
In the Washington notes Mrs. Richard C. White reflects on a year in the capital as her husband Dick serves West Texas, detailing Christmas decorations at the White House and around F Street, and noting the need to stay with their three boys while schools are in session. She thanks the editor and wishes West Texas readers a happy holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kath
U.S
Washington
West Texas
White House
Richard C. White
F Street
Congressional
Richard C. Whites
Winter Snow Strikes Panhandle West Texas Regions
Winter weather coated thousands of square miles from the New Mexico border to southeast Panhandle with one to three inches of snow and freezing drizzle. Accidents rose across Amarillo Borger Dalhart and surrounding towns as roads stayed slick though none were reported closed. Temperatures fell into the mid twenties to upper thirties with drivers warned to use caution while forecasts predicted a warming trend Friday in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Panhandle
South Plains
West Texas
Borger
Dalhart
P. W. Walker
Littlefield
U.S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Big Bend
New Mexico
Chillicothe
Paducah
Lubbock
Oklahoma
John Connally
Texas Highway Department
West
Mercury
Amarillo
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Georgia
J.T. King
Lamar
Colo
Oklahoma Panhandle
Kansas
Odessa American publication and rate notice
The Odessa American lists its address at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa Texas and publication details including post office class matter status. Subscription rates are stated: $1.80 per month for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County 40 cents per week in retail zones 35 cents in all other zones. Moll Reten $20 per year 5 months $5.50 per month.
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Odessa
Tex
Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
Texas
Ector County
Permian Panthers Face Packed San Angelo Trip
Tickets and 1000 standing room tickets flown in from San Antonio and San Angelo as Permian boosters plan for a packed game in San Angelo. General admission tickets sold out quickly. fans to be seated in north end zone while standing room crowds occupy the south slope. Airmen from Goodfellow Base to aid order. buses and police convoy planned. 3000 student tickets sold. pep rallies and widespread school support evident across Odessa and San Antonio.
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San Antonio
San Angelo
Odessa
Goodfellow Air Force Base
Kenneth Florey
Lee High School
Permian
Lee
Gail Smith
Fourth Street
Grant
Texas
Ector County
Prison Break Shocks Manila Jail Escape From Muntinlupa
Eight inmates escaped from the Philippine National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa near Manila. One prisoner was described as a psychopathic killer. Police launched a manhunt and inspected surrounding areas for the fugitives.
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Manila
UPI
Philippine National
Muntinlupa
Flattop Barber Shop Sees Christmas Rush in Berkeley
In Berkeley California the Flattop Barber Shop reports a small Christmas rush as UC students rush to be clean shaven for home holidays or seasonal jobs.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Services Set For Victim Of Gunshot Death
Services for Wanda Norene Freeman 37 found shot to death in her home Wednesday afternoon will be held at Kingston Avenue Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Ed Welch and Rev. Bill T. Carter officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens under Chapel of Roses direction. Time of funeral pending.
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Wanda Norene Freeman
Kingston Avenue Baptist Church
Ed Welch
Bill T. Carter
Rock Chapel Baptist Church
Hobbs, N.M
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Chapel of Roses
Midland
John Clemens Hammer Jr
John IC. Hammer
Resthaven Memorial Park
Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home
Loraine Cemetery
Newnie W. Ellis
Smith
California
Seagraves
Edward A. Polyak
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Webb Funeral Home
Seagraves Cemetery
Polyak
Rites Pending For Odessan
Rites pending for Henry Goodson 58 of 312 East 38th who died at home after a long illness. Survivors include mother Nora Roper Ada Oklahoma two sons Gary Wayne in the Navy and Larry Henry 312 East 38th four daughters Shirley Maye Boyce Lubbock Peggy Ann Goodson Doris Virginia Goodson and Kathy Goodson a brother John Pauls Valley Okla a sister Syble Collins Ada Oklahoma and two grandchildren. Mrs Freeman's body was found at 516 East 56th by her son Dwayne Freeman Justice of Peace E E Nobles will/autopsy pending. Freeman born February 20 1928 in Oklahoma married to Clarence W Freeman August 1956 works as a driller for Loffland Brothers Drilling Co.
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Hubbard - Kelly Funeral Home
Henry Goodson
East 38Th
Goodson
Oklahoma
Odessa
Colorado City
Nora Roper
Ada
Gary Wayne
Navy
Larry Henry
Shirley Maye Boyce
Lubbock
Peggy Ann Goodson
East 23Rd
Doris Virginia Goodson
Kathy Goodson
John
Pauls Valley
Okla
Syble Collins
Mrs. Freeman
Clarence W. Freeman
Freeman
Loffland Brothers Drilling Co
T. E. Neal
Midland
Newnie W
Abilene
California
Peggy Neal
Hayward
Porter Mosley
Politicos Clash Over Atomic Plant Site Talk in Dallas
Odessa chamber executive calls Rep Purcell statement a political speech as he predicts eight possible sites for the Atomic Energy Commission plant. Purcell says only the Dallas Fort Worth area and an area near Chicago remain in contention with AEC teams visiting Odessa last month and more cities under review before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hedges
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Graham Purcell
Purcell
Dallas
Dallas - Fort Worth
Chicago
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Odessa
Texas
Hedges
Dallas County
The
Commission
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North Great FE
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Cham State
Millard Jones
Fargo
Paul Haney
Gemini Control
Alan Shepard
San Diego
Walter Schirra Sr
Mrs. White
Bob Colin Insurance Agency
Panthers
Voluneers
Alamo City
Odessan
East 56Th
Dwayne Freeman
Justice of Peace
E. E
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Knox City
Hobbs
Kingston Avenue
Roy Lynn Fish
Patricia Osborn
Charlotte Ann Freeman
Dorene Allen
Pittsburgh
Kan
Roy French
Tom Allen
John Clemmens Hammer JR
J. Bertram Smith
First Methodist
Loraine
Ellis County
Long Beach
Portales
N. M
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Alvin
Earl Smith
Levelland
Phil Smith
Hamlin
Willie Mae Thompson
J. T. Scott
Politico
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