Allies and Reds clash in savage U Minh fighting spurs regional turmoil
Guerrilla and supply units stir a string of attacks across the U Minh forests near Ca Mau. U.S. trucks are damaged as South Vietnamese and allied forces push the campaign, with at least 12 enemy units reported killed and numerous bases shelled. Counterattacks and airstrikes continue as North Vietnamese regulars and Viet Cong troops concentrate in the vast swamp region amid presidential election tensions.
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Saigon
Hanoi
Sion
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Tan Son
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SMGON
Ao Minh
Sitigon
Leechsn
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Ca Mau
Gulf of Siam
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
James D'Entremont
21St Infantryvision
Mekong
North Miami
An-Ai
Lights, Blimp Tour Lands Amid Fog at Local Airport
The Goodyear airship America arrived amid fog and wind at the airport mooring site, with ground crews and a special bus, to demonstrate lights and a radar guided landing. The blimp, one of three Gondyear ships touring the country, will move on to Amarillo and Oklahoma City areas after Lubbock.
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Mike Wittman
America
Houston
Wittman
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Lubbock
Contestants Enter State Chilympiad at San Marcos
Sis of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang left Friday for San Marcos to compete in the second annual Republic of Texas Chilympiad at Aquarena Springs. The state meet is now an elimination round for the world chili championship in Terlingua. The San Marcos winner advances to represent Texas in Terlingua.
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Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang
San Marcos
Republic of Texas
Aquarena Springs
San Mareo
Elwood Hill
Chuck Wagon Gang
War Critics Lose Battle Over Draft Policy
Senate vote rejects timing for U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam and blocks an immediate draft deadline. Nixon victory touted as lawmakers debate further actions while turnout concerns and filibuster threats loom over a measure seen as shaping Indochina policy.
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UPI
Army
Navy
Senate
Lland Air Force
U.S
John Stennis
D-Miss
Vietnam
Nixon
Ces
Mike Mansfield
Indochina
House
Mansfield
White House
Odessa Baby in Critical Condition After One-Car Crash
An Odessa area accident left a one year old girl Tiffany Wilhelm in serious condition after surgery for head injuries. Her mother Mrs. Wilhelm and 2 year old son Steven were injured when the pickup overturned on Crane Highway. The baby, trapped in the vehicle, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wilhelm of Rankin. The father works for Haliburton in Odessa. The mother is in satisfactory condition with a broken rib. The crash occurred as the mother reached for a child.
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Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Tiffany Wilhem
Robert Wilhem
Rankin
Haliburton Co
Wilhem
Steven
Police and Buddhist Students Clash in Saigon Unrest
Antigovernment demonstrations erupted in two Saigon districts with bombings and rock throwing. Police used massive tear gas as about 100 Buddhist students at Van Hank University barricaded grounds, hurled fire bombs, and set a jeep ablaze. Witnesses spoke of shots fired and two injuries. The protests targeted ROTC style military training and President Nguyen Van Thieu who is the sole candidate.
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van Hank Univerisity
Nguyen van
Mutscher appoints ten to Legislative Council
Speaker Gus Mutscher named ten representatives to the Legislative Council, the legislature’s research and drafting agency. The appointees all backed Mutscher's legislative program and include Jack Blanton of Carrollton Harold Davis I of Austin Hilary Doran of Del Rio Joe Gorman of Dallas Del Iwin Jones of Lubbock Frank Carl Parker of Port Arthur Joe Spurlock II of Fort Worth John Traeger of Seguin and J E Ward I of Glen Rose.
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Mutscher
Legislative Council
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Carrollton
Harold Davis I
Hilary Doran
del Rio
Joe Gorman
Dallas
del Iwin Jones
Lubbock
Frank Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Joe Spurlock II
Fort Worth
John Traeger
Seguin
J.E. Ward I
Glen Rose
Nixon Plans Four State Trip With Hickel Hosting Events
President Nixon will embark on a four state journey next weekend beginning September 25 joining Alaska host Walter Hickel former interior secretary. The trip includes stops in Montana Oregon Washington and a helicopter tour to Libby near the Idaho border with a reception for Hickel at his Anchorage home and a meeting with Japanese royalty Hirohito and Empress Nagako. The schedule also features a Portland briefing for newsmen and a visit to the Hanford atomic energy plant.
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White House
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Nixon
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Alaska
Sec-I
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Capinet
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Nixons
Wash
Ronald _Lington
Kalis
Portland
Ore
Walla Walla
Hanford
Black Resigns from Supreme Court Over Health Concerns
Justice Black announces resignation from the Supreme Court after a hospital stay for a blood condition. The White House cites deep regret as Nixon weighs candidates including Rep. Richard Poff and Justice John Harlan remains sidelined by a back issue. Black served since 1937, resigning with full pay and a tenure of over 33 years.
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Burger
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Blackman
Nixon
Senate
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Rva
House Jn Committee
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Poff
Marlin
John M. Harlan
Harlan
Post
Radford
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White House
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New Deal
Alabama
Debbie Wright Crowned Cotton Maid in Texas Pageant
Debbie Wright of Tohoka wins the Cotton Maid title in a sky-flying white gown. She relinquishes her crown to the new Maid of Cotton while praising the American ideal. The event featured two days of judging by three out-of-town judges and a Texas Tech Orchestra performance. Wright earns a $1,500 wardrobe and a trip to Memphis to compete nationally.
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Anne Edwards
South Plains
Debbie Wright
Tohoka
Sec. A
Mike Warden
Zotton
Miss Wright
Richard Nixon
Houston
Texas Tech Orchestra
Paul Ellsworth
Susan Akers
Bob Nash
KFYO
Memphis
Tenn
Edward R. Nelson Jr
National Maid of Cotton
University Bonanza
Fort Worth
Murrell ‘Rogers
Houston Bank For Cooperatives
A. L. Vandergriff
Bond Set In Odessa Marijuana Possession Case
Alfred Leyvall 20 of Odessa posted 3500 bond after being charged with illegal possession of marijuana. Officers found two plastic bags containing a substance believed to be marijuana in the 3300 block of Andrews Highway following a tipped call. Leyvall appeared before Justice of the Peace Howard Williams.
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Alfred Leyvall
Andrews Highway
Leyva
Justice of the Peace
Howard Williams Court
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