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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

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Sul Ross Professor Presents Kipling and Hitler Paper

Sul Ross State College English assistant professor Dr. Lalit K. Sethi will present at the Modern Language Association meeting in New York City December 27 29 1968. The paper Kipling and Hitler a study of a misconceived comparison defends Kipling against charges of racism and fascist tendencies.

Alpine Lalit K. Sethi Sul Ross State College Modern Language Association New York City Americana Hotel Sethi Kipling Hitler India Dr. Sethi Rudyard Kipling University of New Mexico Albuquerque

Seven theft reports investigated by Odessa police

Police investigated seven theft cases on Thursday. Darnell Cade reported a television taken from his Basin Courts home. H E Hollins said paint was stolen from a car at the Zanzibar Bar. Dana Dreynolds reported golf clubs stolen from a car at his East 31st home. An Midwest Equipment employee said an impact wrench was taken from the shop. Francisco Garcia said a stereo and 12 tapes were stolen from a car downtown. Mrs Glen Ray Perkins and David Mirts reported bicycles stolen.

Darnell Cade Basin Courts H. E. Hollins Snyder Zanzibar Fitch Dana Dreynolds East 31St Midwest Equipment Kermit Highway Francisco M. Garcia Ann Odessa Glen Ray Perkins Sylvain Place David Mirts East

Ransom Plot Fallout Near Biscayne Bay In Miami Case

Authorities pursued two men after a car with Massachusetts plates fled near Biscayne Bay amid a ransom attempt involving a kidnapped Emory College student. A bag of money and a duffel with a wet suit and diving gear were recovered. a hermit questioned with $500 in his possession was detained. Police, with helicopters and dogs, searched jungle near the shore while locals described the incident as a high tension caper.

Emory Coral Gables Florida Barbara Deltona Corporation Miami Dade County Paul 5 Self William Sweeney Brickell Avenue Sweeney Massachusetts Biscayne Bay Fox FBI

Conference talks on Vietnam progress stall amid Viet Cong threat

The two deputy chiefs failed to make progress in private talks as Johnson's order to halt bombing North Vietnam faced new friction. Hanoi accused U.S. negotiators of sticking to two sided procedures while warning that Viet Cong plans to attack Saigon could derail peace efforts and the bombing halt.

Johnson U.S North Vietnam Vance Hanoi South Vietnamese National Liberation Front Viet Cong Saigon

Viet Cong cease-fire proposal floated amid prisoner plan

A broadcast suggested Christmas talks at a site near Tay Ninh to arrange release of three U S prisoners and called for a general cease-fire by all forces. Officials in Washington had no advance notice of the NLF plan asSouth Vietnamese and NLF cease-fire timing remains unclear. Also, Gonzalo Perez received a three day jail term and $50 fine for driving while intoxicated after pleading guilty in Ector County Court.

Cans Saigon Tay Ninh City U.S NLF Central Committee United States Washington State Defense Departments Gonzalo Perez North Whitaker Ector County Perez Eighth Grandview John H Buddy) Rogers Ector County Court-At-Law

Odessa American Rate Card Details

The Odessa American lists subscription and single copy rates for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County 2.00 per month, retail trading zone 1.90 per month, all other zones 15 cents weekly, by mail 20.00 per year 11.00 six months 5.50 three months and 2.00 per month. Single copies cost 10 cents daily and Saturday and 27 cents on Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Ector County

Casualty figures rise in weekly Vietnam war report

The State Department said reports of the broadcast are being studied. U S Command reports 222 Americans killed and 1 199 wounded last week while South Vietnamese losses were 190 killed and 815 wounded. Allied casualties total about 2 059 enemy killed as totals rise with new reports.

State Department Radio Hanoi NLF Radio Moscow North U.S

Three Arrests in Blount Murder Probe Remain Quiet

Police report the three suspects held in the Blount case are not sharing details as officers pursue evidence. Officer Burns noted the gun was found within a mile of the Blount residence while authorities consider extradition. Blount, a Big Spring resident since 1963, was born in Odessa and ran a pet shop near his home.

Burns Blount Standard Texas Ranger Midland Kansas City Big Spring New Mexico Odessa Air Force Dorothy Brown Pet-A-Zoo

Suit Lodge Nomination in 161st District Court

Donahue Investment Co. named defendant in a suit on file Thursday in the 161st District Court. W. M. Walker Inc. of Hobbs, New Mexico seeks a $1 012 judgment.

Donahue Investment Co 161St District Court W. M Billy) Walker

Odessa wage suit seeks $200 in Ector County Court

Odessa resident Guillermo Sanchez Aguirre sues for $200 in wages filed Thursday in Ector County Court. Defendant is Jerry Pippard of Odessa, operator of Lippard Maintenance Service.

Odessa Guillermo Sanchéz Aguirre Ector County Jerry Pippard Lippard

Odessan In Custody For Shoplifting And Parole Violation

Reymundo Y. Canava, 24, of 308 West Lindberg, was held in Ector County jail Thursday on shoplifting charges and parole violation investigation after being moved from the city jail.

Reymundo Y. Canava West Lindberg Ector County

Nuclear Test Blasts Ripple Across Nevada Landscape

The April Boxcar blast and a larger underground chamber detonation sent lava like floors and cratered the chamber. Seismic magnitude reached near 6, felt as far as Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, prompting evacuations near Beatty and Tonopah. Protests from scientists and labor leaders followed. Howard Hughes denied expected damage.

Los Angeles Salt Lake City AEC Beatty Tonopah Washington Howard Hughes Las Vegas

Hodges Jr. Freed on Bond in Ward County Forgery Case

Jack B. Hodges Jr., 58, of 905 North Sam Houston, was released from Ector County jail Thursday on bonds totaling 2000 dollars for Ward County charges of forgery and passing. He was arrested Wednesday.

Jack B. Hodges Jr North Sam Houston Ector County Ward County

Two Victims Released From Medical Center After Dog Bites

Two people treated for dog bites were released from Medical Center Hospital on Wednesday. The victims are 16 year old Michael Harris, son of Jack Harris of 4101 East 37th, and 48 year old Beverly Reynolds of Pecos.

Medical Center Hospital Michael Harris Jack Harris East 37Th Beverly Reynolds Pecos

Odessa Christmas Socials and Events Lineup

Odissa Breakfast Optimists and Sands Yes host noon events at Eastside Rotary Holiday Inn restaurant. Odessa Optimists noon at Sands Restaurant. 6 PM annual Christmas Dinner for Veterans of World War I at Barracks 1867 Hi-Spot Youth Center. 7:30 PM children’s Christmas party at Moose Lodge 1701 615 South Grandview. 8:30 PM Camelot show at Permian Playhouse 310 West 42nd.

Eastside Rotary Holiday Inn 10Th and MacArthur Childrens Moose Lodge South Grandview Camelot Permian Playhouse West 42Nd

Odessan chef dies of apparent heart attack

William Conley 38, a chef at The Barn Door in Odessa, died Thursday morning from an apparent heart attack at his home on Kermit Highway. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and funeral arrangements are at Maples Funeral Home in Kermit. Surviving: widow Geraldine, daughter Kathy, and son Patrick Lloyd, all at home.

William Conley Conley Odessa Kermit Highway Medical Center Hospital Carlsbad N. M U. S. Air Force Maples Funeral Home Kermit The Midland Curtis C. Rogers Midland Memorial Hospital Vernon Oklahoma University of Oklahoma U.S Newnie

Wreck Victims Funeral Slated In Sweetwater

Joint funeral services are set for Edgar Alonzo Lawhon and Juanita Robinson Lawhon at Cate-Spencer Funeral Chapel in Sweetwater with burial in Sweetwater Cemetery. The Odessa couple were killed in a three vehicle crash near Water Valley, Tom Green County, at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday. Also killed was Paul Wilburn Swanson of San Angelo. Injured was Lloyd Ellis Bradley of Midland, listed in satisfactory condition at Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo.

Sweetwater Edgar Alonzo Lawhon Juanita Robinson Lawhon Cate-Spencer Odessa South Texas Water Valley Tom Green County Paul Wilburn Swanson San Angelo Lloyd Ellis Bradley Midland Shannon Memorial Hospital Lawhon Coleman County J. C. Holland South Jackson Susie Wair Blackwell Eddie Lee Lawhon Dallas Louis Lawhon Victtoria Johnny Lawhon Alvin David Lawhorn M. C. Lawhon Susan Ware Beatrice Holland Willard Robertson Hillsboro N.C Roscoe Robertson Athens

Woman Charged In Defrauding Innkeeper Case

Leora Bishop is charged in Ector County Court with defrauding an innkeeper. The Oct 21 checkout from Chestnut Park Apartments allegedly left $80 unpaid rent.

Leora Bishop Ector County Chestnut Park

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Sul Ross Prof Lalit Sethi James Knight Marvin Mathes N &M Burma Carl Sewell Motor Co East Eighth Cong Circulation Department T. H. Uke Eicher Mgr Foundation Investment Co 8Th St. FE Suit Lodge Odessan Quessa Odissa Sands Odessa Optimists Sands Restaurant Susan Bartha Toledo Ohio First Presbyterian Church Stephen J. Bartha Columbus William J. Bartha Bert V. Bartha Gregory Bartha Mrs Lula Mary Sims Ozona Hubert Baker Lottie Smith Roscoe Otis L. Scott Pinson Tenn Ellen Creekmore Ellen Juanita Creekmore Big Lake West Park Baptist Church George Dixon Ladonia Melvin M. (Red) Creekmore Commerce Creekmore East Texas State University Columbia Secretarial School Joe Carl Rusty) Creekmore Rice University Houston Sue Nan B. H. Holleman Paris Frank Lamb H. M. Bramlett J. A. Brown Fort Worth Jax Streets Church of Christ Fairview Thomas Funeral Home Brown Peister Lowal P. Brown Goldsmith J. A. Brown Jr W. W. Kemper Bayles Brown Ackerly Will Terry George Hall Gilbert Masten Sudan Aubrey Walker John Richard LeBus Jack LeBus Spur Redeemer Lutheran Church E. J. Stelling Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Janie Nancy LeBus Jack LeBus Jr Leon Southall Ore City Frank LeBus J Tey Longview American Cancer Society Lillie M. Darnell Alandreed Lille May Darnell Alanreed First Baptist Church Darnell Canyon Neblett Memorial Hospital McGregor James A. Darnell Hollis Oklo Jewell Webb Annie Lou Ray Littlefield Gwendoline Jordan Utah Darnell McKnight Grady Darnell Alameda Chester Darnell Pampa James D. Darnell Okla J.S. Brock
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