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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
2
Lawrence Ray Foster of 3528 Fairland told police three men robbed him Sunday night at knife point outside the Elks Club at 223 South Tom Green. He said the men took his wallet containing $127 as one held a knife at his throat and fled into the darkness.
The article traces Trygve Lie’s path from secretary general of the United Nations and draftwork in San Francisco to Norwegian public service. It notes his 1950s travels and 1952 announce ments, his regional governorships in Oslo and Akershus, ministerial roles under Einar Gerhardsen, and his 1963 illness with a blood clot.
Albert Alvarez aged 17 from 416 Olive was released from Medical Center Hospital Sunday after treatment for a head cut leg injuries and black eyes. Attendants said the youth had been beaten.
Deputies and detectives investigated nine theft incidents Monday morning. Items stolen include tools from a Phillips Well Service rig on FM 866, hoses and throttle control from a Williamson's unit on South Cowden, hand tools from Foote Well Service near Goldsmith, and a Christmas decorations theft from Jean Childs. Also reported were a ring, watch, wallet and $10 from John Good, $20 taken from an Odessa lounge, a beer bottle stolen by four juveniles at 7 11 Store on Tanglewood, a watch from Rosa Quiroz, and a tape player with tapes from Jimmy Thomas's car.
Albert J. Martin of Odessa asks $44,000 in a damage suit filed Monday in the 1611th District Court. Plaintiff names defendant Ben Montgomery, a city resident, claiming his daughter Donna was injured in a traffic accident on East 17th Street on April 21 when Montgomery's car struck her vehicle.
The City of Odessa added one new employee in the last two weeks, Isabel Galindo, joining the sanitation department as a refuse collector at a rate of 1.61 dollars per hour.
Alvin Clay Cothran aged 18 from Bryan was placed in Ector County jail Sunday after calling deputies to report he was absent without leave from Ft. Lewis Washington. He is being held for military authorities.
Paris dispatches report no further U S North Vietnamese talks on ending the deadlock before year end with the Paris peace conference delayed and no consensus on recognizing the NLF. Vance Lam staff talks continued as Saigon seeks a united front on procedure and substantive issues while Cambodia hints at participationfor compensation amid a looming Communist victory.
Apollo 8 astronauts report moon terrain appears as greenish or tan in some views with craters ranging from fresh to eroded. Photos taken at low sun angles reveal dark shadows on crater walls while distant walls wash out. NASA plans mapmaking and future lunar missions using the thousands of frames.
Odess a American daily and Sunday issue information printed at 223 East Second Street Odessa Texas 79760. Notice shows mailing details Post Office second class matter under act of March 1877. Includes home delivery rate 42.68 per month and Sunday rate.
The Security Council was urged to enforce Chapter Seven measures after Israel reportedly struck Beirut airport from three to four points. Arab and Soviet bloc states demanded compensation and possible sanctions, condemning Israel while noting US arms sales. Lebanon pressed for strong UN action and warned against repeat aggression. Israel defended the operation as protecting navigation and rights, while stating Lebanon-based groups orchestrated the attack.
Three workers were treated and released at Medical Center Hospital after weekend injuries at work. Cecil Howard, age 43, of Locust Street, injured right wrist while pressing a pipe on a well drilling rig. Dennis R. Smith, age 19, of Royalty Street, sustained leg injuries when struck by a pipe 33 miles north of Terminal. Tony Vasquez, age 18, Route 1 Odessa, suffered a lacerated finger after his hand was caught between meat cutters while loading them onto a truck.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Jack Graham Roy Vick Dick Coulson J A Alred and others across Alpine Odessa Andrews Breckenridge Lub bock area. Details include ages dates death locations churches officiating ministers burial sites and surviving family members.
The Ector County Park Department received an Award of Merit from the National Sports Foundation after submitting a full history and long range plans. Odessa was judged on parks and recreation programs. Irving was the only Texas city in its population field to reach finals. Winners to be named in February. Tschauner noted nomination came from D&L Sports Center officials.
Noon events at Grandview Lions Sutphens Barbecue and Hi-Noon Optimists Sands Restaurant plus Jaycees at Inn of Golden West Ballroom. At 9 PM New Year’s Eve dance planned by American Legion Post 430 at Legion Hall on Eighth Street and Pueblo.
Odessa resident Alvin D Tinder appeals an Industrial Accident Board award seeking 14035 dollars from Lasater Construction Co Inc in Ector County Texas Employers Insurance. The June 7 injury occurred while Tinder worked for Lasater Construction.
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