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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
1
The planning board announces a continued session to advance zoning and development reviews. Agenda includes proposed subdivision changes and site plan discussions with local officials and developers present. Community members may attend and provide input on public-works impact and growth priorities.
Three persons suffered minor injuries in Monday traffic incidents in Odessa. Wallace Murray Hadley age 10, treated for head contusions after his bicycle was struck at 2:30 pm by a car driven by Anne Barker Brown near 1412 Tulip. Jon Karl Lebkowsky 19, treated for body abrasions after his car collided with Ida Dickey’s car at Maple and West 36th. Terry Escue 25, treated for an una location after his car collided with Donald Dwain Lens four at West County Road and West 42nd.
Monahans firm appoints Paul as president while confirming plans to expand operations in medical supplies and real estate services. The filing notes a move from Texas Savings Association leadership and mentions local government and civic activity amid regional tensions and project rezoning discussions.
Beverly Hills magnate Howard F. Ahmanson, founder of H. F. Ahmanson and Co. and top owner of Home Savings and Loan with assets around 2.5 billion, dies of a heart attack in Belgium while on vacation. He left day to day affairs to staff, built a vast arts collection, and supported theaters and galleries. He traveled with wife Caroline and son Howard Jr. at his death. Spokespersons said the board would continue to manage the family retains ownership of Home Savings.
Odessa man Robert Edwin Gibson 38 an IRS agent for the Midland branch died about 9:30 am today at Medical Center Hospital of cancer He had lived in Odessa since 1966 coming from Philadelphia Born Jan 11 1930 in Harrisburg Pa He married Alice Pyfer in 1951 He was Korean War veteran and Presbyterian church member Funeral services set for 9 am Thursday at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home with cremation to follow Survivors include wife one son three daughters and his parents of Odessa
Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fourth and Bridge Street Church of Christ in Brady for Mrs Martha Elizabeth Baze 93 a former Odessan who died Sunday in Chickasha Oklahoma after a two year illness She was born November 28 1874 at Lost Creek near Brady and lived in Brady before moving to Odessa in 1946 Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Measure fees and time operations gain support from favorable House amendments allowing clubs in dry areas to buy liquor for all members with power of attorney. Current law requires each member to purchase and transport his own liquor to the club. The change also contemplates reciprocal guest recognition among private clubs. Survivors listed for Dewey B. Wood include daughter Wilma, two sons, siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Final rites set for 2 p.m. today at Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.
After creating the E-1 office district two months ago the City Council, no rezoning requests have been filed except two along Standview. The board met in a two hour session but adopted no new policy. Raymond Johns sought rezone from MAS to EAR at M412 Grandview promising remodels to meet fire zone standards. A second request aimed to rezone from A to H in Sherwood Addition, 1301 and 1303 East 42nd.
A polar wreck involving two Odessa girls led to a damage suit on file Tuesday in 1618 District Court. Sherry Worth seeks judgment from Brenda L. Bryant after a December 12 crash. Worth alleges she was a passenger when the other vehicle struck. The amount of judgment is unknown.
The Odessa American lists home delivery rates for Ector County at 2.00 per month, 19 cents per copy for daily issues, and 20 cents for Sunday. other zones show 35 cents per week and 20.00 per year by mail, with additional unclear month lengths and pricing.
Thieves broke into Barbara rLee Vann's home at the rear of Sir Hillsdate Monday night. A window was broken to reach a suitcase containing fourteen Kennedy half dollars reportedly missing. The entry was through a rear window and the motive appears theft.
Documentary evidence has been produced in London for Ray in a case linking him to the Memphis murder of Dr. King on April 4 and an armed robbery escape from Missouri State Prison. An American fingerprint expert will testify at the extradition hearing after Ray’s June 8 arrest in London on passport and gun charges.
Raymond Scott Lee, 41, of 904 Pittsburg, bonded on charges amid a Tuesday custody scene. Kenneth Lee Berry, age unknown, is held on desertion and related counts in Evner County. extradition under a Britain United States treaty is sought in a murder linked case, with possible political defense discussed by legal experts.
In Lovington New Mexico 22 year old Lupe Bermudez a local butcher was jailed on a first degree murder charge for stabbing Jose Espinosa 41 who died at Lea County Memorial Hospital from chest wounds after a dispute over an automobile Espinosa died after reaching a neighbor’s door Bermudez was captured at the scene and a six inch knife was recovered Funeral services for Espinosa pending he was born January 1 1922
The Texas House passed by 76 to 71 a tentative approval of Gov. Connallys mini-bottles liquor by the drink plan and liquor law revisions. Names listed show those for and against the measure, with numerous Houston Dallas and El Paso representatives among both sides.
A fragmentary notice lists a Noon meeting of the Downtown American Business Club at the Inn of the Golden West Cave Room. Also mentions a Noon session of the Odessa Rotary at the Inn of the Golden West Ballroom and a Noon Tri-Service Lions gathering at the Sands Restaurant. Paul G. Maloney of VFW Post No. ASTI is referenced, along with a Tall 208 Fast 63rd detail.
Two Odessa men pleaded guilty in Ector County Court Tuesday. James Curtis Terry, 54, was sentenced to 30 years for carrying a prohibited weapon after admitting to assaulting a loaded pistol during a June 13 arrest in the 900 block of Coleman. John Milton Cook, 21, received three days in jail and a $25 fine for driving with a suspended license after a June 1 stop. Judge Mike Berry presided.
Saigon faced a fresh Viet Cong attack as infantry and rocket strikes hit suburbs. Truong Van Nho of Ha Noi said the assault aimed to disrupt infrastructure and sow anxiety, while prisoners reported hunger and limited food.
An Odessa woman fired her husband's pistol at a prowler in her back yard after dogs alerted her at 11 30 p m The incident overlaps with reports of ongoing student occupations at the University of Paris Sorbonne and related university buildings The student revolt and police presence drew sharp criticism from local newspapers and officials but no blood was found after the shot.
House changes aim to strengthen liquor control using several amendments. A private club guest admission rule could be required with anti discrimination on origin. Some amendments would make carrying weapons into liquor venues a felony with prison terms. Bootlegger penalties rise on multiple convictions. Plastic driver licenses with photos would aid juvenile controls. Toastmasters report speakers and awards at Chaparral meeting.
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