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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
2
Space Center Houston reports joyous homecoming after Apollo 8 splashdown ending six days and three hours of tension. Wives Frank Borman William Anders and James Lovell praise mission, with Johnson calling to convey global prayers and pride.
The Odessa American lists subscription rates by delivery area including Odessa Ector County Metalla and all other zones. By mail options show yearly six months and three month terms with daily Sunday and weekend single copy prices.
The Apollo crew rides a Yorktown helicopter to the carrier deck after splashdown in the Pacific. Astronauts Borman Lovell and Andersn endure gray dawn, medical checks, and celebratory welcomes as Navy crew and the ship’s company honor their safe return from the moon mission.
A self styled minister accused of abducting and killing Pamela Powers, 10, is held under heavy guard after anonymous threats. Anthony Erthell Williams, 24, an escapee from a Missouri mental hospital, was arraigned on murder charges. Police say Williams led officers to the partially clad body in a snow-filled ditch near Des Moines after surrendering in Davenport. The autopsy was delayed awaiting thaw. Williams’s lawyer said police violated his client’s rights by inducing surrender and that a prior agreement was broken during the investigation.
Federal customs agents at William P. Hobby Airport seized three pounds of cocaine valued at $100,000 from Victor Luis Silva Sota of Lima Peru who was charged with smuggling. The 39 year old carried three pounds of cocaine strapped to his body in six envelopes, with two taped to his thighs and four to his waist. Bond was set at $100,000 and Silva was taken to Harris County Rehabilitation Center. Additional arrests expected in the investigation.
County Court issues show marriage licenses to William A. Ryan and Vickie Willoughby, Antonio Herrera and Consuelo Olivos, Bargie Lynn Elfiott and Sandra Kay Lindenhberg. Criminal charges include John Franklin Burrell for carrying a prohibited weapon and Everett Lee Barer for driving while intoxicated. District Court civil suits list Martha Watts versus The Phoenix Insurance Co. and Ray Smith versus United States Fire Insurance Co. Traffic incidents note parking lot crash at 2525 North Grandview with Mike Mayse, 16, 307 Laurel, and William Northcutt, 64, Temple, with damage totaling $135.
Carl Goldston 52 of Denver City is jailed on a charge of defrauding the Sand and Sage Motel of 79.07 dollars with 25 dollars damage added. He was arrested in Denver City and bond was set at 1000 dollars by Peace Justice Faye Robinson.
Everett Lee Barner a 34 year old Post resident remained in the Ector County jail Friday on a 1000 dollar bond for driving while intoxicated. Troopers arrested him Thursday in the 7500 block of Andrews Highway. The complaint was filed Friday in Ector County Court.
Paris AP Cyrus R. Vance, returning from home talks with Johnson aides and Kissinger, says progress on Vietnam peace is possible soon. He stresses cooperation to break the procedural deadlock delaying a four way conference over ground rules and table shape, a symbol in the dispute with the Viet Cong NL F and Hanoi backed NLF.
Sixty six aboard an Ozark Air Lines DC9 survived a belly landing on 14 inches of snow after takeoff from Sioux City. The right engine sputtered and the plane veered into trees. Most passengers were treated for cuts with 35 taken to hospitals. no serious injuries reported.
A Beaumont man, Joe B. Walker, drowned while fishing at Lake Rayburn in San Augustine County. His body washed ashore at Ayish Bayou Friday morning. Walker’s brother-in-law, Ray Shaw of Beaumont, remained missing as searchers continued. The boat was found partially submerged shortly before Walker’s body was found.
A Soviet delegation led by Konstantin F. Katushev arrived in Prague to scrutinize Czech plans to replace Premier Oldrich Cernik’s government with a new federal system. Observers say Moscow seeks assurances that reforms align with Soviet interests and avoid precedents that could challenge Moscow’s influence in regional autonomy.
Tornadoes from strong thunderstorms touched down in Athens Tyler Mineola Mount Pleasant and Longview Texas then moved northeast into Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana. A separate twister damaged a lumber yard near Fort Worth and a severe outbreak hit Texarkana area including Atlanta Texas. Widespread rain fell from Gainesville to Ada and from Paris toward Tyler with temperatures dropping behind cold fronts. Several large buildings and multiple businesses suffered heavy damage in Atlanta.
Six company checks were reported missing after burglars broke into Ector Radiator Service at 2019 West Second. Police said entry was gained by breaking through a window on the east side of the building.
Myrtle May Melton, 65, Monahans resident, died in Odessa after a lengthy illness. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church with burial in Monahans Cemetery. Survived by husband William F. Melton, eight daughters, four sons, three brothers, 24 grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Charles A. McElroy Jr., 54, Odessa resident, died at Andrews Hospital. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Littlefield Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Littlefield Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, one son, two sisters, one brother. Local arrangements by Singleton Funeral Home, Andrews.
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