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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
1
Odessa police probe two large abstract paintings taken from the Fine Arts Building at Odessa College. The canvases, each 56 by 76 inches, were cut from frames after thieves entered while the building was locked. One painting won a ribbon, but investigators found no forced-entry signs.
Einora Marie Pigg, 20, of Patterson, was released on a 2500 bond after authorities charged her with felony sorcery by alteration. Deputies say she altered a check from 18 to 18 for a day’s work at Everybodys Food Store on South Gran. Jeremy Lee Rose helped with the transaction.
The 77 year old De Gaulle assailed what he called a minority dictatorship and urged organized civic action to defend the republic. He warned of totalitarianism and said liberty, progress and peace would triumph, while strikes closed services nationwide and negotiations froze with railway and subway workers.
A tornado watch covered Palo Pinto Parker Erath Wise and Hood counties and 37 others in a 140 mile wide zone from west of Brownwood toward McAlester. Funnel clouds touched down or stayed aloft as storms brought unusually heavy hail and high winds across Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
Rev Ed Welsh pastor of Kingston Avenue Baptist Church installed as president of Sunrise Optimist Club at Sands Restaurant meeting. Officers Don Hamil Jack Zorn vice presidents Houston Copeland secretary treasurer and new directors Herb Walker Floyd Schrimsher Ed Williams Morris Caffew Copeland. Outgoing president Jim McMillen. Tornado warnings and severe weather cross Panhandle Plains with hail, rainfall and temperatures high across West Texas and North Texas.
Donna C. Bausch two year old daughter of David Bausch Fallen Missouri received dog bite treatment at Medical Center Hospital on Wednesday and was released after care.
The piece notes French facilities for peace talks and U.S. officials facing travel hurdles. Orly Airport’s strike closed, forcing Americans to rely on buses or cars between Paris and Brussels until a military field near Paris opened to commercial air traffic. Ambassador Cyrus Vance flew to Washington aboard a U.S. military plane. Sullivan traveled from Laos to Paris and then to London for regular transport arrangements.
All afternoon events list a primary course for law enforcement officers at the Police Station assembly room. Morning and noon gatherings include the mn-Greakfast Optimists at Sands NOON-Eastside Rotary and the Odessa Optimists at Sands Restaurant. Evening programs feature Ector High School commencement at Permian High School Fieldhouse, and at 8 30 P.M. Permian Playhouse presents The Odd Couple at 310 West 42nd.
A radio tone claiming the Scorpion sent from 110 miles east of Norfolk raised questions of hoax but Navy officials kept hope. The submarine with 99 crew has been under the largest air sea search, involving 10,000 personnel, 55 ships, and 39 planes, since Monday as radar transmissions continued to surface without clear explanation.
Jerry Richmond executive assistant at the Odessa Chamber of Commerce was named publicity chairman of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Convention set for June 8 to 11 in Longview. The TCCM, the nation’s oldest and largest chamber executives group, expects about 200 delegates. L. E. Gilliland of Texarkana, TCCM president, chose Richmond. Richmond, a former newspaper reporter, came to Odessa four months ago from Longview where he served as assistant manager of the chamber for two years.
Jesus N. Ortega of 902 Gulf forfeited a $100 bond after failing to appear in Corporation Court to answer indecent exposure charges. Ortega was arrested Wednesday night after an off duty officer spotted him in a car parked near Walgreen's at Eighth and Maple, fled from officers, and was later arrested in the 1900 block of East Eighth.
Johannesburg AP reports Sports Car Club of South Africa official Hugh Corder described a bandaged hand after overstraining in his son's soap box racer, explaining the mishap occurred during a casual project rather than a formal event.
Death notices report J C Thomason 87 retired stock farmer of Coleman County to be funeralized at 2 p.m. Friday at Stevens Memorial Chapel with burial at Voss Cemetery. He died Wednesday at Oberall Morris Memorial Hospital after an extended illness born October 6 1880 in Milam County member of Baptist Church of Leaday survivors include three daughters one son ten grandchildren 32 great grandchildren three great great grandchildren one niece and nine nephews. Also listed are Mae Jimmie Woodard Andrews 48 funeral 3 30 Friday Singleton Funeral Home chapel burial Andrews Cemetery native Dallas came to Andrews 19 years ago survivors include husband Taft and daughter Lula Kay Coleman. Ed T Cox 88 Eastland funeral 2 30 today Arrington Hamner Chapel burial in Eastland died Tuesday morning of heart attack. son Robert T Cox of Midland among survivors.
Two people remained in Medical Center Hospital Thursday morning after separate incidents. Tobie Cutbirth, 63, Midland, hurt when she fell while undergoing treatment for a right foot injury. Pedro N. Marrero, 42, 901 Prairie, admitted after a large pipe crushed his right hand. Mark L. Alexander, 9, son of Leonard Alexander, 1801 Doran, treated in ER for a broken right forearm after falling from a swing.
Odessa Chamber of Commerce prints 10000 Travel Tips brochures to boost tourism. The handouts feature Odessa area attractions and will be distributed to members who meet tourists such as service stations, hotels, motels, and restaurants. The theme is Stay an Extra Night in Odessa.
Detectives sought burglars who stole a large quantity of clothes from Omar C. Mitchell at 527 West Ada. Entry was gained by prying a screen and entering through an unlocked east side window. Also missing were a hunting knife and a half full ammunition box.
James N. London of Ross Elementary will attend an Institute in Economics at Henderson State College Arkadelphia Ark from June 10 through July 19. He is among 36 teachers from 12 states selected from over 300 applicants for the program.
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