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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

2

Alley Oop Day crowns Iraan Queen Oola 1969

Iraan marked the fifth Alley Oop Day with a beauty pageant finale after midnight. Chris Heath aged 16 won Queen Oola 1969, succeeding Karen Kerbow, with Marsha Higdon as first runner up and Judy Myers and Judy Carruth in fourth. Miss Stone Age went to Jeanie Wheat of Van Horn, with runners up Kathy Smith, Carol Piper Rankin, and Diane Robinson.

YRAAN Iraan Chris Heath Preston Heath Oola Miss Heath Karen Kerbow 0. G. Kerbow Marsha Higdon Mort Higdon Judy Myers Hayden Myers Judy Carruth Ofi Odis Carruth Jeanie Wheat W. G. Wheat van Horn Sue Moberly Eldorado Iraan Chamber of Commerce

Odessa News Snippet Incomplete Telegraph Text

Fragmentary OCR note from Odessa Texas dated March 3 remarks a death in a Redoil Trading Zone with unclear names and places. Missing details hinder full identification of person, date, or event.

Odessa Texas

Odessa American Subscription Hours Notice

Odessa American informs readers of paper service hours and access times. The notice lists hours Monday through Friday until 6 45 p m Saturdays until non Sundays until 4 30 a m and indicates service availability.

Odessa American

Strike vote halts Bell helicopter plant feared impact

About 4,000 of 6,500 UAW members voted Sunday to strike at Bell helicopter plants in Fort Worth and surrounding cities. Bell would shut the main plant and 12 area facilities. Bell says terms fit industry pattern and would yield high wages. The company has won Army contracts worth 1.5 billion in three years and built the Huey Cobra and Jet Ranger.

UAW Will Rogers Coliseum Bell Fort Worth Grand Prairie Arlington Hurst Bell Helicopters Vietnam Army

Iconic actor dies at 64 after decades in film and TV

Taylor known as Span igler Arlington Brugh in Beatrice Nebraska rose from MGM contract star to a tough TV cop on The Detective and later Death Valley Days He served as a Navy flight instructor in World War II and was married to Barbara Stanwyck before Ursula Thiess They had two children Terence and Tessa born in 1955 and 1959 respectively

Taylor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Hollywood Filley Neb Beatrice Spanigler Arlington Brugh Pomona College Los Angeles Drama Club MGM Georgeous Hussy Joan Crawford Oxford Johnn Eager Deborah Kerr

Dirksen and McClellan Clash Over Burger Court Philosophy

Sen McClellan says Burger’s appeals court opinions favor restraint between rights of the accused and public safety, while Dirksen notes Burger’s liberal claims versus conservative image. Warren Court decisions draw Senate criticism amid debate on criminal suspects.

Burger Wartren Court John L. McClellan Appeals Court Warren Court Senate

Man Held on Threat to Take Life Charge in Ector

Herman Terrell, 45, of 1300 Nabors Lane, remained in Ector County jail Monday with a $3000 bond on a charge of threatening to take a life. He allegedly kicked down a door at 1301 Nabors Lane residence of Mauc. McDonald on Friday and threatened her with a knife. The complaint is filed in Ector County Court.

Herman Terrell Nabors Lane Ector County Terrell Mauc McDonald

Top Horses Picked In Odessa Contest

An Odessa horse, Croton Bar Wink, won the open division championship at the Morgan Horse show in Ector County Coliseum. Jim and Alice Galloway of Albuquerque showed Morgan horses to both the championship and reserve in the Morgan division, with Mrs. Rupa and Fairlea Lady Jane as top and runner up. The event featured 117 horses across 57 classes, with winners named across halter, English, stock horse, western pleasure, and driving categories, highlighting Odessa and Midland competitors, plus Albuquerque entries.

Odessa Ector County Coliseum Tracy Clinkenbeard Jr Big John Billie Briggs Gail N. M Jim Alice Galloway Morgan King Queido Robert Harding Cid Caeser John Sullivan Morgan Halter Mr. Knight Jim Galloway Albugerque Capper Dan John Ireland Sherman Amarillo Bob Jack Stone General el Rey Debby Haroner Hunt Seat E Sid J. R. Rupp Midland Banker’s Pride Linda Yarborough Fairlea Lady Jane Owen E. S. Stone Gail Meyer John Tuttle Ardmore Billy Briggs J. B. Ruppe Junior Handy Sir Mearco Lucy Hamilton Knight Croton Bar Wink Tracy Clinkenbeard Lad Mary ‘Rowland Bucko Margaret Havner Western Pleasure de Servo Candy Upchurch Buck Starlight Phyllis Russell Lubbock Bell Bill Bright Shilock M. J. Rosa Cochise Ronald Harvey Amarilo Weeden Morgan Horse Farms Jack Benny Fairlea Lady Jane Sue Jones Weeden Morgan Horse Farm Kewi Bee Sir Marco King Querido Robert Harding F Sntonio Amber Amy Jimmy Poe Aida Gail Travis Eppler Wimpy Paul Beck Leona Sherry Marie Robertson San Antonio Albuquerque N.M Croton Bar Wink iTracy Clinkenbeard jKewi Bee Magnolia Ltd Dan Prichard Ken Woodruff Jr Pleasure Morgan Cong’s Fascination Grand Prarie Andi Lunder el' Isid J.B. Ruppe Bilie Briggs That Son Dick Jan Hite iTracy Clinkenbeard Running Bear Art Suter

Laird Sees Turning Point As Vietnamization Begins

Laird said the United States is firm in its resolve to ensure South Vietnam can defend itself as Vietnamization starts. Newsmen note critics view 25,000 withdraw as token. officials say plan is prudent and piece meal, with further changes possible after August review. The current troop level is about 538,500, with Johnson authority permitting 549,500. Nixon warned of ongoing reviews and replacements as decisions are made.

Laird United States Nixon Defense Department Pentagon Vietnam Lyndon B. Johnson

Odessa Woman Appeals Industrial Accident Award

Ernestine Rivera of Odessa seeks 14035 in an appeal from an Industrial Accident Board award filed Monday in the 161st District Court. Rivera alleges she was injured on March 13 while employed by Roys Car Wash in Odessa. Houston Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. is named as defendant.

Odessa Ernestine Rivera Industrial Accident Board 161St Roy Houston Fire and Casualty Insurance Co

Community Meetings and Dinners Announced Downtown

Odessa city events list noon barbecues by Grandview Lions Sutphens and Hi Noon Optimists at Sands and Sutphens venues. Evening gatherings include Propbusters Cub at Pioneer Natural Gas room. Mothers and Wives of Vietnam Servicemen meet at VFW Hall. American Legion Post 430 at Legion Hall.

Propbusters Cub Flame Room Pioneer Natural Gas Vietnam VFW Hall East 63Rd

Fort Stockton Youth Killed In Accidental Rifle Incident

Fort Stockton deputies say 16 year old Albert Lujan was shot in the face by a .22 rifle while preparing for a hunting trip at the Carpenter farm in Bakersfield. He was taken to Fort Stockton hospital then Midland Memorial where he died. Graveside services were planned in Memorial Gardens for infant son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meeks. Other obituaries and notices follow from Plainview Houston and nearby towns with multiple funeral details and survivors.

Fort Stockton Midland Memorial Hospital Albert Lujan Petire Carpenter Bakersfield Midland Owen Kenneth Meeks North Belmont Memorial Gardens Medical Center Hospital Ann Parks South Broughton Austine Brinlee Plano J. L. Brumbelow Jameson Graham Plainview Morningside Baptist Church Graham Victor Byron P. R. Taylor Amarillo Houston Ed Kilman Kilman Houston Post Austin Ande Post Capitol Hel Hugh Roylen Billy Kyle Rogers Billy Kyle Rogers HH. Null Construction Co Billy Kyle Rogers Jr Odessa Don Rogers Dannie Rogers Carthage Shirley J. M. Rogers Marshall A. L. Rogers Marie Sims Mexia Mildred Cline la Marque Ruth Morton Virginia Sherrod Ellie A. Rogers San Angelo Claudia Beryl Walters Johnson Funeral Fairmont Nalley- Pickle Funeral Home Big Spring Edith E. Elliot Marfa Edith E. Elliot Casa Piedra First Baptist Church Elm Lire Alpine K Funeral Home Elliot Jin Fresno Calif Chester Elliot Sid Wilborn Elliot Aearner Ue N. M

Weather Update for Permian Basin Forecasts

A brief weather note indicates showers are possible in the Permian Basin after a cool spell. Temperatures recently reached around 89 degrees with today's readings in the mid 80s. A warmer spell is expected to return by Tuesday afternoon.

Permian Cabiteune

Malcolm X Associate Hurt in New York Scuffle

An associate of Malcolm X was seriously injured in a confrontation that involved political figures including Mayor Lindsay and Governor Rockefeller. The incident occurred near a memorial event for Martin Luther King Jr. at Fordham Hospital, where doctors reported the victim sustained chest and arm injuries. The scene described as chaotic with little apparent support for the injured party.

Kenyatta John V

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