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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

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Reds Hit Outposts Leathernecks Dealt Separate Assaults

In South Vietnam near Da Nang, Marines faced multiple North Vietnamese assaults. Twenty-four hours earlier, enemy forces attacked two U.S. outposts and a reconnaissance platoon, though the defense held. The clashes left 14 Marines killed or wounded and significant enemy casualties, with U.S. headquarters reporting several dead and many wounded among North Vietnamese forces.

Saigon U.S da Nang Nover Namese South Vietnam U.S. Army 1St Air Cavalry Division

Three Are Killed in Tremor Hits Mexico City

An AP report says three people are dead and about 60 injured as a sharp earthquake strikes Mexico City and surrounding areas. The quake toppled debris from buildings, lasting about three minutes, with panic spreading to Jalapa in Veracruz and widespread damage reported.

Mexico City Mexico Jalapa Gulf State

Warm Weekend Forecast Across Permian Basin and Texas

A warm weekend with partly cloudy skies is forecast for most of the Permian Basin and wider Texas area. Temperatures will reach into the high 90s to near 100 across many locales, with scattered showers overnight and a stationary cool front moving north as a warm front. City readings include 101 at Wichita Falls and 100 at Presidio, with 68 in Odessa at dawn and a reported tornado east of Rio Hondo with no damage.

Permian Basin Kansas Nebraska Odessa Houston el Paso Rio Grande Valley Rio Hondo Wichita Falls Presidio San Angelo Mineral Wells Waco Dallas Fort Worth Wink Austin Childress Cotulla del Rio San Antonio Victoria

Mexico City quake sparks damage and evacuations

In Mexico City an auto parts distributor building collapsed and firemen searched rubble for victims. The AP office reported glass shattered on the eighth floor and power outages across sections of the city. Official tremor data placed it at 7.5 on the Richter scale, with extensive damage reported near the National Palace and to a VIP station area.

Mexico City Associated Press Manila Bucareli Street VIP National Palace Washington National Earthquake Information Center México City Oaxaca Guerrero Luzon Church of Christ United States Europe Asia Far Eastern University Clark Field U.S John Hay Baguio Philippine Bar Association

Shocked Leathernecks Kill Red Guerrillas Claim

A reported clash on Page 3-A describes Leathernecks believing they killed an American while engaging Red guerrillas. Details are scarce but indicate a violent encounter with militant forces and claimed casualties on the battlefield. The report notes shock and confusion among troops over the incident.

Odessa

Freed Pilots Reach Laos After Release From Hanoi

Three American pilots released by North Vietnam arrived in Vientiane Laos aboard an ICC plane. U S Embassy sources in Laos said the plane touched down at 10 30 p m Laos time and Ambassador William H Sullivan was there to greet them. The men were Maj James F Low of Sausalito Calif Maj Fred Neale Thompson of Taylors S C and Capt Joe Victor Carpenter of Victorville Calif.

Saigon North Vietnam Vientiane Laos International Control Commission U.S Associated Press William H. Sullivan Hanoi

Detectives On Scene After Brooklyn Gunman Ambush

In Crown Heights Brooklyn two patrolmen were wounded when a gunman fired a shotgun from 15 feet away as officers arrived to a false alarm for help. Mayor Lindsay visited the hospital and said investigators are probing possible ties to a broader plot against police.

Brownsville Brooklyn New York Crown Heights John V. Lindsay Wowuute UA Lite Hlh Howard Leary Thomas Dockery Leonard Fleck Dockery Allance

Sirhan Kennedy Murder Trial Opens With Not Guilty Plea

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the killing of Senator Robert Kennedy. The Jordanian immigrant, 24, chose a Nov. trial date after a brief hearing on the 13th floor of the Hall of Justice. He also entered innocent pleas to five counts of assault with intent to murder.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Sen Robert. F. Kennedy Hall of Justice Russell E. Parsons Superior Court Richard A. Schauer

Defense Spending- Steel Industry Faces Boycott

Washington AP Defense chiefs moved to curb steel price hikes by avoiding purchases from firms that raise prices. President Johnson ordered the Defense Department to shift orders away from boosted suppliers, citing potential inflationary damage and higher defense costs. Bethlehem, Republic and U S Steel led price increases with others likely to follow. Pentagon annual steel spend about 550 to 590 million dollars.

Washington John Johnson Defense Department Defense Clark M. Clifford Pentagon Bethlehem Steel Corp Republic Steel Corp U. S. Steel Clifford Vietnam

Mildren Stars In Grid Win In Fort Worth

Abilene Cooper quarterback Jack Mildren starred for the North All-Stars in a 17-9 win over the South All-Stars at Amon Carter Stadium. Mildren earned MVP honors for a standout performance on offense and defense with teammates Ector Arturo Spencer and Harvey Chapman contributing for the North squad in front of over 25,000 fans.

Fort Worth Jack Mildren Abilene Cooper Amon Carter Stadium Mildren Odessa

Quipster Heckler Question Sparks Quick Wit

A heckler in the rear interrupted a speaker asking if he is a horse doctor. The speaker replied yes, and asked if the heckler is ill, turning the moment into a quick exchange.

Quake Hits Manila Killing and Destruction Reported

Rescue teams comb rubble of a five story Manila apartment block after a powerful quake. Officials fear hundreds killed with thousands missing across Luzon as fires burn, buildings collapse, and relief efforts begin. President and family visit wreckage and schools close.

Manila Philippines Tha Miata Sama

98 Aboard Downed Jet in Malpensa Crash

An Alitalia jetliner from Rome to Montreal crashed at Milan Malpensa during a violent storm. There were 98 aboard, with at least 25 survivors. The 88 passengers and 10 crew were reported. some passengers were hurled free of the wreck and landed safely, others struck houses in Congeno near a lake. Survivors were taken to Malpensa, Somma Lombardo, and Gallarate hospitals.

Milan Italy Alitalia Rome Montreal Canada Malpensa Congeno Somma Lombardo Gallarate

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