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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

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Kidnap Case In Georgia Faces Possible Dismissal

The article notes federal kidnapping charges may be dropped as Miss Mackle might not have been transported across state lines. Krist and Miss Eisemann-Schier are involved, with DeKalb County District Attorney Bell prepared to swear out state warrants if FBI evidence supports the case. Georgia law allows the death penalty for kidnapping convictions.

semann-Schier Eisemann-Schier Honduras University of Mexico Bermuda Meadows Mackle Henry Carr Miami Krist Georgia Dist Richard Bell DeKalb County

Child Released After Chemical Ingestion Incident

Cherylle Hartsfield the 13 month old daughter of Rosetta Hartsfield of 2701 West 83rd was released from Medical Center Hospital Monday after attendants said she swallowed a chemical during treatment at the facility.

Cherylle Hartsfield Rosetta Hartsfield West 83Rd Medical Center Hospital

Relatives Describe Christmas Gifts Amid Pueblo Rescue

Carol Murphy of San Diego speaks of her husband Lt. Edward R. Murphy Jr. seeking a special soap for Christmas, his Navy wife noting she wrapped it. Victoria, born two months after Pueblo’s capture, is mentioned by Mrs. Murphy. Brusnahan family from Trenton comments on time for gifts for their son Paul Brusnahan, a Communications Technician.

Navy Murphy Victoria Pueblo John. W.- “Brusnahan Trenton N.J Paul “Brusnahan San Diego

Man Injured in Midland Back Injury Suffered Monday

Dan Boone aged 42 from Midland was treated at Mecal Center Hospital for a back injury suffered while words near Goldsmith Monday. He is listed in satisfactory condition Tuesday.

Dan Boone Midland Mecal Center Hospital Goldsmith Monay

Firefighters handle three Monday blazes at three sites

Firemen responded to three calls Monday. Clothing ignited by a floor furnace at 1905 North Hancock prompted responders. Grass fires were extinguished at 9200 Andrews Highway and 216 Carver, with swift action limiting damage.

North Hancock Andrews Highway Carver

Odessa American Publication Rates and Addresses

The Odessa American lists its publishing details including address at 222 East 4th Street Odessa Texas 79760. It provides telephone numbers FE 7-4661 and LO 32-1440 and notes subscription rates for home delivery in Odessa Ector County and outlying zones as 2.00 per month in Odessa, 1.90 in Refail Trading Zone, 0.50 per week in other zones, with mail rates 20.00 per year 11.00 per 6 months 4.52 for 3 months and 2.00 for new month. Single copies 1 cent daily and Saturday, 20 cents Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Ector County

Notice to Odessa American readers on missed delivery

Miss your paper or service unsatisfactory please call the Circulation Department Puane FE 74661. Open until 6:45.

Odessa Puane Thevs Tarsugh Puab

Coastal battles intensify as allied forces push toward Da Nang

Reports describe heavy fighting along the Da Nang coast with South Vietnamese rangers and U S Marines repelling enemy assaults near Hoi An. In the 24 hours before the truce, B 52s dropped about 1000 tons on enemy bases while U S forces seized Viet Cong stockpiles west of Saigon yielding mortars fuses detonators and explosives.

Thomas N. Jones Lynnville Ind Pfe Donald G. Smith Akron da Nang U.S Hoi An Saigon 199Th . Light

Thefts Reported as Police Check Two Cases

Lawmen on Tuesday checked two theft reports. Robert Silva at 900 West Eighth reported a car battery stolen from his home. Hazel Sipe at 8301 Skyline said a watch was taken from her residence.

Robert Silva West Eighth Hazel Sipe Skyline

Wichita Falls Aide Named Outstanding Alumnus of Year

Harold Dudley chief aide to Gov Preston Smith is named outstanding alumnus of the year at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls. He is recognized for his public service and ties to the university.

Wichita 'Falls Harold Dudley Preston. Smith Midwestern University

Apollo 8 Earth view thrill described by Lovell and crew

Astronaut James Lovell narrates Earth as seen from Apollo 8 during lunar orbit maneuvers. The crew reports the gray moon with visible craters and terminator, and mission control reacts to the historic camera look at Earth and Moon landmarks.

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Midland death and hospital notes from December records

Funeral services pending for Edward H. Pearce of Midland at Freeman Poulson Funeral Home in Benton. Medical center admissions include numerous names with births and dismissals listed, and a lengthy city traffic accident report detailing multiple collisions with locations, participants, and damages.

Center Hospital Atients Edmonds Bk. Beatey Louis Breedrove’ Jr van E.“Chambers Raymond A. Boykin Janis L. Kirby Kathy J. Birchfield James Wallace Cecil .t_ Chancellor Carl D. Miles Cynthia ‘D Masters Manuel, Mendoza Huerta Gumezinder Alfredo Alfredo Hinojos North Dotsy Morris Blackstone J. A. Stamps Park Blyd Edmond L. Bailey Andrews Toy Muskingum Virginia Jordan’ Richey East Kenneth Michael Scates Fair Oaks Circle Andrews Highway Roger Eugene Gresham Odessa Leonard Gary Ellermann West Second Pessy W. Doss Conley David Lee Latham Kermit Highway Josephine C. Martin Mesa Warren Donald Thames Grandview Charlies M. Fitzgerald North Golder Michael Lee Harris Nabors Lane Janet Rhee Kimbrough North Muskingum San Jacinto Olone Patricia A. Cunningham Patton Ruby ‘Koether Kermit Grant Howard Bellah Midland Randall Ray Wilcoxon Sprague Redbud Lyndale H. L. Hoppe Springdale and Dumont A. A.mcdougal Springbrook Permian Enterprises Williams

Emissaries Visit Bucher as Prisoners Reflect on Freedom

In a Brownwood scene a panel including Ambassador Chung and officials from the United States and South Korea met with Bucher and about 15 soldiers. They voiced gratitude for American support and reaffirmed resolve that freedom is worth more than life.

Chung Bucher William. Porter Benjamin Tirona U.S Benjamin. Tirona Americcarr Edward R. Murphy, Jr Berkeley Calif Pueblo

Prisoner Thomas K Perry Transferred on Bond Charge

Prisoner Thomas K. Perry, 28, of Alameda, was moved from a local jail to the facility after being held on an $8,000 bond on a charge of assault with intent to murder. The transfer occurred Monday.

Thomas’ K. Perry Alameda

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