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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1968

Page

2

Missing coed Barbara Mackle sparks nationwide kidnapping hunt

Federal and local investigators search across the United States for Barbara Jane Mackle, a 20 year old college student abducted from a northeast Atlanta motel near Emory University. Her parents, real estate magnates from Florida, remain unlocated as officials withhold details while FBI agents coordinate the case.

Atlanta Barbara Jane Mackle Emory University Robert F. Mackle Coral Gables Fla de Kalb Barbara FBI Mackles DeKalb Emory Deltona Corp Miami

Short Officer Receives Award

First Lt. Richard Flaherty, 23, 100 pounds and 4 feet 9 inches, volunteers for Special Forces training at Fort Bragg after earning a waiver for height. He served 13 months in Vietnam, was wounded three times, and received the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. He jokes about his size at home in Stamford, noting he is five extra pounds of muscle and a burst of dynamite.

Stamford, Conn Richard Flaherty Ft. Bragg N.C Flaherty Vietnam

Stormy Fort Worth Weather Cuts Visibility. 60 mph Winds

A high level storm dropped heavy rain and near zero visibility in Fort Worth. Gusts reached 60 miles per hour as a tree fell from lightning. Clearing and colder weather was forecast statewide by Thursday with sharp overnight temperature drops across regions.

Fort Worth Texas Nouthwest

William A. Black Freed on Bond in Petty Theft Case

William A. Black, 54, of 1502 East Century, posted a $100 bond and was released from city jail after pleading not guilty to a petty theft charge. He allegedly took cigars from A. L. Davis Food at 3601 East County Road on Monday. A hearing is scheduled in Corporation Court for Jan. 1.

William A. Black East Century A. L. Davis Food East County Road Corporation Court

President Johnson Hospitalized Amid Flu Reports

President Lyndon B. Johnson was taken to a suburban Maryland hospital for routine tests after a brief illness. Dr. Barkley and aide Charles S. Christian stated Johnson had both influenza and Hong Kong flu vaccines earlier this year and would rest while remaining available for light work.

Christian Johnson Hong Kong Barkley Maryland White House Post Office Department

FBI Arrests Eight in Draft Evasion Plot on North Side

Federal agents charged three guardsmen and five others with aiding draft evasion and conspiracy to violate the Selective Service Act. They allegedly submitted spurious documents to draft boards to claim National Guard status and secure deferments. The group includes Marc Rasnick, Nat Shapiro, Paul Diamond, Gerald Leon, Gary Rodman, and others named in warrants. Convictions could bring up to five years in prison or fines up to ten thousand dollars. Gen. Dunn offered federal cooperation, noting the group previously stationed at the Washington Park Armory.

Ceremory Near North Side Dunn Vivian Washington Park Armory Bloomington FBI Selective Service National Guard Selective Service Act Marc Lee Rasnick Miami Beach Miami Fla Florida Nat Sheldon Shapiro Skokie Chicago Paul Michael Diamond

Frank Luther Fined in Cor poration Court for Petty Theft

Frank Warren Luther, 55, of 5758 Dallas, was fined $50 in Corporation Court after pleading guilty to petty theft. He allegedly took cheese and bologna from ALL Davis Food at 3605 East County Road on Tuesday.

Frank Warren Luther Dallas Davis Food East County Road

Two Damage Suits Seek Judgments in District Court

Two traffic accident suits were filed in 70th and 161st District Court. Cecil R. Earnest of Odessa seeks 45000 for his wife Wanda in a two car crash at Second and Washington on July 25 involving Warren Petroleum Co. and J B Adams of Crane. H P Brantley of Odessa seeks 20000 for injuries from a Sept 10 collision at Lee and Second against Ollie Ray Popham.

Cecil R. Earnest Odessa Wanda Warren Petroleum Co J. B. Adams Crane Earnest Second Washington Adams H. P. Brantley Arthur W. Maxwell Joan Maxwell William , Thomas ‘Brown Barbara Nell Brown Evelyn A. Atkins John D. Atkins Texas Employers‘ Insurance Association Seagraves Gin Co. Inc H. P. Grantley Ollie Ray Popham Roy Smith United States Fire Insurance Co Industrial Accident Board Welch and

Stolen Items Reported From Several Local Residences

Police and deputies investigated thefts reported Wednesday. Floyd Allen at 906 East 12th claimed cash was taken from his home. Linda Hawkins at 813 North Moody reported a stolen billfold with $2. A Parmac Inc. employee at 23 West Murphy said a ladder was stolen. Gwen da Bentley at 1300 East Eighth reported a missing watch. Jerry C. Asberry at 1101 West 19th said mirrors were taken from a motorcycle. Danny's Drive-In staff at 3806 Andrews Highway reported a stolen tray. Wayne Lingle at 1609 Petroleum said welding gear was taken from a truck at his home. Four tires were removed from two mobile homes at Jonesville.

Floyd Allen East 12Th Linda Hawkins North Moody Danny Andrews ‘Highway Wayne Lingle 1609 Petroleum Jonesville

Four Odessa Teens Put on Probation in Juvenile Court

Four Odessa youths appeared in Ector County Juvenile Court on Wednesday. Three boys aged 15 and 16 faced burglary charges for the Dec 9 Travis Elementary break in. a 14-year-old was charged with the Dec 12 break at Wline's Barbecue. Judge John H. Rogers presided as T. Y. DePriest urged probation.

Odessa Ector County Travis Wline South Texas T. Y. DePriest John H Buddy) Rogers

School Playground Injury Confines Child at Medical Center

John Roberts Turner aged seven, son of John Turner of 2763 Keystone, is listed in satisfactory condition after a fractured right leg treated at Medical Center Hospital. Attendants said he was injured when he fell on a school playground.

John Roberts Turner John. Turner Keystone Medical Center Hospital

Odessa High Student Freeman Joe Black Injured in Fight

Freeman Joe Black 17, son of Jim Black of 2021 West Ninth, is listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after a head injury. Police say the injury occurred during a fight at Odessa High School on Tuesday.

Freeman Joe.Black Jim Black West Ninth Medical Center Hospital Odessa High School

Suspect Sought in Forgery Case Tied to Car Theft

Deputies seek Dennis Smith age unknown address Auto Stolen unknown Wednesday for forgery and passing checks in a case connected to a 1967 model car. Eric Ray Tucker of 7521 J A Purifoy Tower testified about a $10 car check used at the 200 block of East First and J J Bar at West Second.

Dennis Smith Court of Justice Eric Ray Tucker J. A. Purifoy East First J&j Bar West Second

Marriage Licenses and Legal Notices From District Court

Marriage licenses issued for Richard Moness and Reba Cannaday. Terry Blair and Nancy Seabolt. Edward and Brenda Curd LaVanda. District court records include divorce suits, civil actions, and lists of numerous named parties with various claims and definitions. Births and births/traffics items listed alongside criminal notices and vehicle accidents.

Richard Leon Moness Reba Jo Cannaday Terry Wayne Blair Nancy Elizabeth Seabolt Edward Eugene Curd Brenda LaVanda Curd Vanda Stidham Mitchell Moore

Tornadoes Strike Mineral Wells and Cleburne

A tornado touched down in Mineral Wells demolishing a trailer home in Pertinmear area with no injuries reported. another tornado in Cleburne blew down trees and power lines knocking out electricity but no injuries.

Mineral Wells, Tex Pert Rinmear Cleburne Texas

Two Thomas brothers die in Lone Star crash

Elbert Red Thomas of Midland and Wilson F. Thomas of Austin were killed Saturday five miles north of New Braunfels while returning from a deer hunt. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial in Eddy Cemetery and Wilson Valley Cemetery. Rosary for Miguel B. Vasquez of Marfa was set for 7:30 p.m. today. He died after a long illness. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at St. Mary's Church in Marfa. He was born October 17, 1886.

Austin Miguel B. Vasquez Marfa Kelley Funeral Home Miguel B. Vasquez Marfa St. Mary’s Catholic Church Vasquez Presidio County Aurora Vasquez Corine Vasquez el Paso Anita Serrano Manuel Vasquez Long Beach Calif Marcario Alvarado Samuel Edgar Bragg Stanton Samuel Edgar Bragg First United Methodist Church Stanton Richard Payne W. H. Uhlman First Baptist Church Gilbreath Funeral Home Cressie Cross Plains Bragg Gleason Tenn Imogene Steele Snyder Levelland Martin County Cecil Long Eagle Point Ore Wadie Bush Plainview Auta Tinnin San Diego John L. Bragg Pilot Point John S. Braun Midland Ellis Funeral Home Resthaven Memorial Park Braun Paint Rock San Angelo Hardin Simmons Baylor First Presbyterian Church John Clark Braun Jean Ramsey B. W. McIntosh Clark Callins Waco Cora Allen Martin Alpine Cora Allen Martin C. T. Mortensen Harlingen Ennoch Wylie Tom Wylie Lander

Bull Involved Crash Injures Four Near Odessa

A bull on U S 80 east of Odessa caused a two car crash that injured four Midland residents Tuesday night. Ronald Hill 12 suffered a severe head laceration and a broken elbow. Jerry Perkins 26 Janice Perkins 18 and Larry Perkins 14 suffered various bruises and cuts. all were treated and released. The Perkins car was totaled and Gary Tinert 16 caused minor damage to his car after colliding with the first vehicle. The bull was seriously injured but expected to recover.

Midland Odessa U. S. 80 Ronald Hill Leonard Jasper Hill Medical Center Hospital Jerry Perkins Janice Perkins Larry Perkins Texas Highway Bill B. Faudree Perkins Tinert Ito Perkins Auto

Damaged Crane at Hood Junior High Reported in Lubbock

Police investigated a beacon case after construction workers said someone smashed the windows of a crane owned by White Steel Erector Co. of Lubbock at Hood Junior High School. Wiring was ripped from the equipment and authorities checked the scene.

White Steel Erector Co Lubbock Hood Junior High Muskingum 38Th

Odessa Community Schedule Highlights Events

Odessa events list shows Sunrise Optimists at Sands Restaurant at 7 AM, City Planning Board meeting 9 AM at City Hall, Odessa Civitan noon gathering at Sands, Sandhills American Business Club noon at Sands, Evening Lions 6:30 PM at Sands, Basin Lions 7:30 PM at Little Mexico Cafe, Texas State Guard Odessa unit 7:30 PM at National Guard Armory 4501 Andrews Hwy, and 8 PM Camelot at Permian Place West 42nd Street.

Sandhills American Business Club Sands Restaurant Evening Lions Texas State Guard Odessa National Guard Armory Andrews Highway

Ike's Brother Dies At Home In Scottsdale

Earl Eisenhower 70 brother of former President Dwight Eisenhower died at his Scottsdale home. A retired electrical engineer turned public relations figure, he served in the Illinois legislature and retired to Arizona in 1966 after an unsuccessful Cook County Clerk campaign. He is survived by his widow Katherine, a son Earl Jr. and a daughter Kay Morgan of Rockford Illinois. The cause was not disclosed.

Scottsdale, Ariz Earl Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower Scottsdale Eisenhower West Penn Power Co Pennsylvania Phoenix Cook County Chicago Katherine Earl Jr Kay Morgan Rockford III

Bonham Junior High to Present 15th Christmas Concert

Bonham Junior High School announces its 15th annual Christmas concert at 7 30 p m Thursday in the auditorium. The beginners band and the concert band will perform Walt Disney When You Wish Upon a Star Carnival Clarinet and Festival Overture plus Black Horse Troupe and Coronet Carillon Quartet. About 200 music students are expected. A film previews the Nov 26 UIL results with division 1 and excellent rating. A reception follows in the band hall.

Bonham Junior High School

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