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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

4

Stocks Rally Sharply With Broad Gains On Monday

NEW YORK AP The stock market surged early Monday after a four day closure week two, with the Dow up 8.36 to 13.87 and the AP 60 up 2.6 at 347.6. Volume ran higher than the prior Wednesday as investors sought reinvestment, many names advanced including Owens-Illinois buying Lily Tulip, and IBM Cresting gains while several industrials and utilities climbed on brisk trading.

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Gang Returns From Capital After Fiesta Demonstrations

Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang returns from Washington DC where they performed barbecue cooking for about 100 000 attendees at the Smithsonian Institution and Institute of Texan Cultures sponsored Annual Fiesta. The five day event featured Texas arts worldwide and Indian dancing as well as open fire cooking. Members include Bill Pettit Rex Stafford David Chase Eddie Echols E Q Kemper Edd Dennard Henry Tobler E E Winter Jr J B Rusty Bynum and Charles McCarroll.

Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang Washington, D.C Smithsonian Institution Institute of Texan Cultures Texas Bill Pettit Rex Stafford David Chase Eddie Echols E. Q. Kemper Edd Dennard Henry Tobler E. E. Winter Jr J. B Rusty) Bynum Charles McCarroll

Slated Meet at Odessa Downtown Association

The Downtown Odessa Association will meet at 9 45. Odessa High School of Commerce hosts. Floyd Schrimsher is chairman. Bill Dean.

Downtown Odessa Association Bill Dean Odessa High School of Commerce Floyd Schrimsher

Stock Averages Edge Up as Trade Opens

Traders begin the session with mixed signals as the stock market shows a modest rise in averages. Analysts note string of small gains across several key sectors while volume remains light and investors monitor early earnings reports.

Burglars Fail To Open Safe At Grocery

Burglars broke into the 7 11 store at 2401 East Eighth Street Sunday night but nothing was taken. Pat Hamilton reported spotting someone in the store and police found the padlock cut and the safe cover removed but the safe unopened. Additional break ins included Jones and Laughlin Supply Co. at 1509 West Second. Other thefts included lawnmowers, clothing, $2, a stereo, tapes, and an edger from various local addresses.

East Eighth Sun Pat Hamilton Cambbridge Jones and ‘Laughlin Supply Co iWest James T. Hammett Lindberg Maisy Duffy Humble Verla Law R. E. Rhoades

Over The Counter Dividend Table Clarifies Terms

The document lists unofficial notes on dividend rates and payment forms, detailing annual disbursements, stock dividends, and ex dividend dates. It references various issuers and terms such as declared, paid, or amortized dividends, with scattered examples including Fortuna, Keystone, Pioneer, and Trinity related to stock and cash distributions.

Feder Clude Amamic Fortuna Frank Life KY Central Keystone veEx Neuhoff Itrinity Inos

New York Stock Exchange Index Mixed At Noon

Market data show modest moves across sectors with declines in industrials and transportation while finance edges higher. Trading near midday had the Dow and Nasdaq showing small changes as investors weigh earnings and policy signals.

New York Industeia

Television Log for Monday Night 1960s Style Schedule

Television grid lists multiple programs across channels with credits for news, weather, sports, comedies, dramas, game shows and soap operas. Entries include The Rifleman Gunsmoke Lassiter Twilight Zone and The Andy Griffith Show among many others with time blocks and channel identifiers.

CY Denstes Africa Sayad Ed Alien Beverly Hilloillice Sandy Griffith In Dyke Dick van Dy Jeanardy

Worry Clinic features Mrs Walgreen and a teaching plan

The column promotes Mrs. Myrtle Walgreen's psychology lessons for parents and children, urging readers to clip and index daily columns and pay for such educational science. It also includes a local crime report: two people, Maurice Jackson and Dorothy Anderson Woods, were arrested on carrying a prohibited weapon, with bonds set at 750 and 500 dollars respectively.

Myrtle Walgreen Odessa Maurice Jackson Snyder Fitch Street Dorothy Anderson Woods Bluebonnet Tom Green Justice of the Peace Howard Williams Jackson

Branson Released After Motorcycle Mishap North of Odessa

John Ben Branson was released from Medical Center Hospital Monday after an overnight stay for injuries from a motorcycle crash Sunday night north of Odessa near Andrews Wichwaw. Branson suffered a head injury and multiple cuts in the mishap.

Dent John Ben Branson Medical Center Hospital Odessa Andrews

Andrews Man Hurt In Mishap

An Andrews resident sustained injuries in an accident, with local responders arriving to scene and investigators assessing the incident details. No further names or specifics are provided in the readable text.

Andrews

Money management questions on medical costs and annuities

Dear Miss Feeley answers cover deducting transportation and attendant costs as medical expenses with written attestations, and on using annuities to secure lifetime income. The letter from CFM Canton Ohio discusses elderly care, health issues, and potential survivor options, with guidance on deductions and plan choices.

Miss Feeley John Doe Mary CFM Canton Ohio IRS Pete Isa Doe Mary Doe J. F Cleveland Art M& RK

Chamber Panels Schedule Meets in Odessa this week

Three Odessa Chamber of Commerce committees hold meetings this week. The Rangers, led by Bill Chandler, meet at noon today at the Golden Falcon to recruit new members. Roy Elsner heads the Advertising and Promotional Committee meeting at 3 pm, and Dale Ellis chairs the Sports Committee at 4 pm Tuesday to plan the city golf tournament August 24-25 at Golden Acres.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Rangers Golden Falcon Bill Chandler Roy Elsner

Area Students Attend Camp West Texas Music Camp draws Odessa Midland youth

About 200 junior high and high school students from Odessa and Midland join 800 young musicians from eight states at the West Texas Music Camp July 14 26 at West Texas State University Canyon. Odessa instructors J R McEntyre Permian High School and Bill Dean Odessa High will lead about 100 local students with Dean among camp staff. Midland leaders Gene Smith Lee High and Clyde Wilson Midland High will also teach.

Odessa Midland West Texas State University Canyon J. R. McEntyre Permian Bill Dean Dean Gene Smith Lee Clyde Wilson Midland High

Odessa Man Awarded For Proficiency

Odessa court reporter May May, 38, of Odessa and Gene Drake of Fort Worth earned certificates of merit at the Texas Shorthand Reporters Convention. Both passed a 260 wpm dictation test and writing exercise to qualify. May has 19 years’ experience, nine in Odessa. certificates come from the National Association of Shorthand Reporters.

Fort Worth Bobby May Odessa Gene Drake National Association of Shorthand Reporters May National Association Texas

Damage Suit Opens Monday

Testimony was expected to begin Monday in a 154750 damage suit in 161st District Court. F L Robinson of Odessa seeks judgment for injuries to his son Morris Eugene Robinson from a car train collision south of Odessa on March 26 1965. Texas and Pacific Railroad Co named as defendant. Gerald Fugit Otis Moore Jr represent the Robinsons. Paul McCollum defense attorney. The case went on trial Monday.

F. L. Robinson Odessa Morris Eugene Robinson Texas and Pacific Railroad Co Robinson Grandview Petrochemical Texas and Pacific

New Chamber Head Sought in Odessa

Odessa Chamber of Commerce seeks a new manager as eight member committee led by Dan Hemphill reviews about 15 applicants. Lee Nelson resigned last July to join an Ohio firm and the panel hopes to narrow the field by August 1 with members J C Chancellor Babe Griffith Tom Melton Wilbert Miether James Ferry Bill Sears and E L Watson listed.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Dan Hemphill Hemphill Lee Nelson Ohio J.C Cam Babe J. Griffith Tom Melton Wilbert Miether James Ferry Bill Sears E. L. Watson

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