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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1968
Page
4
A brief, offbeat collection of lines describes unusual snack choices and playful bath time imagery. Graham crackers with tomato catsup and a plastic boat sailing in a nourishing bath water evoke a childlike whimsy.
Dave Montgomery reports on summer house burglaries in Odessa as families vacation. Police chief notes heightened risk during warm months and urges preventative steps such as mowing lawns, stopping deliveries, leaving lights on, and using a vacation watch program with officers patrolling for two weeks.
Jerry Donald Eirod, 34, Hobbs New Mexico, released from Medical Center Hospital after a late Friday wreck on Andrews Highway. His car hit Ruthie Fay Williams Broome, 31, Monahans, whose passenger Mrs R L Redd, 33, 305 East 48th, was treated and released. Damage estimated at 900 dollars.
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson resists resignation amid Labour’s crushing local election losses. Analysts warn of risks to austerity plans and the 1971 general election, while cabinet strains and press battles test his grip. Edward Heath praises the vote as the people’s demand for change.
A testing program for first grade pupils from private or parochial schools entering Ector County Public Schools in September will run June 3 to June 7 at San Jacinto Elementary from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Applications and letters were sent to parents. forms should be returned by May 24. The program determines placement level for the next school year.
Austin AP report Miss Ima Hogg of Houston will receive the University of Texas System Sret Sacta Rts Award in June for her work advancing higher education and her concern for the university system. The note recalls Santa Rita as the first grant of university lands fueling oil and gas development funding.
The Permian Basin Graduate Center schedules three summer sessions from June 10 to Aug 23 offering graduate and undergraduate courses. Classes run 8:30 to 11:30 daily at the Armed Service Reserve Center Terminal with $60 per three-hour credit, $45 for Hazelwood Act veterans. Sul Ross and UT teach psychology, statistics, education, English, and literature, with enrollment around 150 teachers.
A 1968 Congressional roll call summary shows Senator Ralph Yarborough and Senator John Tower and Representatives O C Fisher George Mahon and Richard White on four Senate votes and three House votes for late April to early May. Key items include conservation fund language, executive exhibition ratification, Senate building acquisitions, and military construction with party splits and yea or nay positions.
Thirteen cars of a Southern Pacific freight train derailed Saturday in Nacogdoches Texas. No injuries were reported. One car struck a Lone Star Grain Co. warehouse. The incident began with the 40th car of the 120 car train. Investigators sought the cause and weather was not blamed.
Paris reports Li Yen-ning of New China News Agency is en route to Peking as initial contact is made for U S North Vietnam discussions. The move signals a formal channel in the ongoing negotiations.
The Basin Prowlers Camper Club, with 12 members, will meet at 9 30 am next Saturday at Floyd Gwin Auditorium to depart at 10 am for a Pyote trip. The outing includes a barbecue supper Saturday night and returns to Odessa Sunday afternoon.
Contagious diseases reported to the Ector County Health Department last week were led by upper respiratory infections with 31 cases, followed by 27 cases of tonsillitis and nine additional illnesses noted in the weekend tally.
Jimmy Smith named Star Chapter Farmer for Iraan FFA 1967 68 after banquet in Iraan. Marfa High School Shorthorn Band to give end of school concert at 7 30 pm in Marfa Elementary School auditorium directed by John McGee. Jeff Harlow from Lovington accepted for enrollment at West Point Military Academy. Alpine Jaycees to sponsor annual Junior Rodeo June 27 28 29 with multiple performances. About 15 civic groups form Kermit Community Council to assist in city clean up. Delton McAnally elected president. Jal City Councilman Ray Todd resigns to move to Kermit. successor unnamed. Graduation exercises for Ozona High School seniors set for 8 pm Friday. 34 diplomas to be awarded. Gordon F Thrall elected Reagan County Lions Club president. new vice presidents named. McCamey High School Badger Band concert at 8 pm with Leonard Rose conductor. Dr Paul Kunstadt elected honorary member of Texas Medical Association after 40 years practice. David Thompson named president of Seminole Future Teachers Association chapter.
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