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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1968

Page

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County Attorneys Meet In Midland to Discuss Redistricting

West Texas county attorneys gather in Midland led by Wille DuBose to decide action on Pecos County redistricting suit after the Supreme Court ruling on one man one vote. Pecos and Midland officials weigh Article 2351 of the Texas Election Code and possible appeals to the Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso.

Midland West Texas Pecos County Wille DuBose Paul Dionne Dionne Supreme Court Pamne Pecos Pe de Pecos Capunty Commisioners Court Couny Dianne J. Gorman Wiseman GOP Billy Moody Moody Court of Civil Appeals el Paso

Miss Your Paper Odesss American Circulation Help

Notice asks readers to call the Circulation Department at FE 7-4661 if the Odessa American is missed or service is unsatisfactory. Hours listed: Monday through Friday until 6 45 p m Saturdays until noon and Sundays until 10 30 a m.

Circulation Department

Odessa American publication details and rates notice

The Odessa American lists publication data including address 277 East 4th Street Odessa Texas 79760 and post office entry details. Subscription rates are shown for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County 2.00 per month, retail trading zone 1.90 per month, all other zones 35 cents per week, mail 20.00 per year and 13.65 per month options, plus 3 month and 2.00 per month plans. Single copy rates are 10 cents daily and Saturday, 20 cents Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Questa Ector County

Rumors of Huong Discord Over Saigon Leadership Roles

The report notes Premier Huong’s alleged rifts with Thieu, citing refusals to back Thieu picks like Lt Gen Nguyen Van La, Do Kien Nhieu, and Tran Thien Phuong. Huong, an elder statesman figure, opposes appointments tied to corruption probes and governance concerns in Saigon and the Mekong Delta.

Huong Nguyen van Loc Thieu iThieu Thien Nhieu Tran Thien Phuong Saigon

Arrest details of Francisco Jopez Garza on felony theft warrant

Francisco Jopez Garza, 19, of 1613 Fidson, was arrested by Ector County sheriff's deputies late Tuesday night and held Wednesday on a McCulloch County warrant charging felony theft.

Francisco Jopez, Garza Fidson Ector County

Civil rights march draws diverse turnout and security

A large Washington March for Jobs and Freedom drew participants from across the nation including whites and blacks. Organizers cited nonviolent goals and honored past leaders while security was heightened with thousands of police and guards.

Ca Wertepetene King Memphis Tenn Maryland Virginia United Auto Workers Walter Reuth Lincoln Memorial National Council of Churches Martin Luther King Jr America King Ralph David Abernathy Monument Resurrection City Washington Abernathy Washington Monument Independence Avenue West Capitol Park Congress Hue Ceremy Thieu Sup Bernard Lafayette

Thieu vows stronger resolve to fight communists in South Vietnam

President Thieu urged anti Communist groups to unite against Hanoi and defend the national cause. He pledged to destroy the enemy until Hanoi agrees to talks with South Vietnam’s government, signaling a shift toward intensified pressure and a delayed trip to the United States until July 20.

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Three West Texans Named To Board Directors

Three West Texans were named Tuesday as District 2 directors on the State Board of the American Cancer Society during a district meeting in Odessa. The 44 persons at the annual district meeting at the First...

American Cancer Society Odessa

House Debates Connally Tax Bill Amid Budget Turmoil

Lawmakers plan a full day of amendments as Gov Connally's HB2 faces a tepid reception in the House Tax Committee. The session wrestles with tax shifts to fund a $2.5 billion general appropriation bill while fire damage around Odessa drains attention.

John Connally House Connally Ben Barnes Chamber Senate Pris East Pearl Odessa T Lara Claude Sales Arene Charles Cole Senate Committee East Eighth Bennjits Franslin Holley Alabama - Coushatta

Presbyterian Church elects Joe Sevier and honors cancer drive work

The Presbyterian Church elected Joe Sevier of Midland and named Snyder Snyder and Odessa delegates to state representation. ACS awards went to Dawson Gaines Nolan and Midland Counties for cancer fund drive records. Midland received special awards for education and clubs. Espinosa, a WWII veteran, died on arrival from stab wounds. Ambrose Huckstatter of Pecos had final rites at St Catherine's Church, buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Delegates honored late J C Ansel Belknap for long-time service to the ACS.

Presbyterian Church Joe Sevier Midland E. T Patterson Snyder Oehlschlager Odessa ACS Dawson Gaines Nolan Iin Iear Midland County W. H. Pomeroy Texas Jack Logan Corinne Wiles Manon Moore H. 8. Duke RJ. D. Whitson Ambrose A. Huckstatter Pecos St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Evergreen Cemetery Kan Henry Hockstatter Nevada Jon J. C Ansel Belknap Otto Nev McConnell Mary McHugh Jo Ann Lewis Warner Robins

Death notices for Amos Wilson and Gibson in Texas towns

Funeral services were held for Amos Wilson 69 of Pecos and for Jack Gibson 64 in Sinton as tensions rise in Reeves and Odessa areas. Also reported are Bertran Harper 78 of Oak Grove and William Lovelace 66 of Crane County with services across multiple towns including Pecos Crane and Lovington. Survivors include spouses children and siblings with burial plans at local cemeteries.

Sinton Amos Wilson Pecos Jack Gaston Gibson Sr Goodwin Injwayne Partain Sin. Medical Center Ton’ Church of Christ Linton Gibson Lyndale Reeves County Hospital Sherwood Church of Bsiness Christ Love C. Buckman Jack Gibson Jr 1817 Lyndale Bobby Eugene Gibson Dover Dela Oak Grove Bertran C. Harper Reba Schrock Odessa Kilbourne Baptist Church Kilbourne First National Funeral Home of Crane William Henry Lovelace Methodist Cache Oklo Clyde Randolph True New Castle Lovelace Jin Tolar J.V Winifred McClure Crane County Parks Oklahoma U.S. Post Office C. L Lindale R. C Monahans Brawner Milo C. C. McNeil Pleasant Colorado City H.T. Coles First Methodist Riker and Son Funeral Home

In Custody Two theft suspects in city jail awaiting transfer

Two men, John Barrienies aged 33 of 609 Magnolia and Lupe Sosa Rodriguez aged 25 of 406 West May, were jailed Wednesday morning on misdemeanor theft charges. They allegedly stole a power saw on Tuesday from Public Rentals at 518 South Grant. the complaint is filed in Ector County Courts.

Ector County i John’ Barrienies Magnolia Lupe Sosa Rodriguez West May Grant Ector County

Pivot Point Tomorrow Odessa Meeting Schedule

Odessa events list daily gatherings across several venues. Optimists meet at Sands Restaurant at 7 A.M. Sunrise. City Planning Board convenes at City Hall council chamber at 9 A.M. Lions and Civitan groups gather at Sands Restaurant at noon. Sandhills American Business Club also at Sands. Evening Lions at Sands at 6:30 P.M. Basin Lions at Little Mexico Café 7:30 P.M. Texas State Guard Odessa unit meets at National Guard Armory, 4501 Andrews Highway at 7:30 P.M.

Sunrise Optimists Sands Restaurant City Planning Board Council Chamber City Hall Odessa Civitan Sands Sandhills American Business Club Texas State Guard Odessa National Guard Armory Andrews Highway

New York Presidential Delegates Chosen Amid Races and Surprises

The New York primary produced a mix of automatic and contested delegate wins. Rockefeller secured most statewide delegates while Nixon and others held districts. Emanuel Celler and Adam Clayton Powell won renomination in Brooklyn and Harlem. The process featured many contests for seats in Congress, state legislature, and presidential delegates, with Kennedy aligned groups remaining active after his death.

Nelson A. Rockefeller Queens Nixon Rochester Rockefeller Brooklyn Emanuel Celler Congress O’dwyer Nickerson Resnick U.S Jacob K. Javits GOP Murray Baron Liberal Party New York Democratic State Committee Kennedy McCarthy Humphrey

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