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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1973

Page

2

Apollo crew faces dual thruster failures tugging mission risk

The Apollo astronauts continued tests aboard the space station as two of four rocket quads leaked oxidizer and were shut down, raising fears the craft could lose maneuvering thrusters. Officials warned a possible loss of steering could force an early return if not resolved. The crew resumed experiments while awaiting procedures for undocking in an emergency.

Kraft Bean Jack Owen Space Garriott and Lousma Apollo Space Station Cape Kennedy Glynn Lunney

CIA Officials Testify On Watergate Ties Joins Ehrlichman Haldeman

CIA officials including Walters and Helms testified about memoranda and meetings with Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean on June 23 and June 27 related to Watergate. They discussed FBI investigations in Mexico, possible CIA exposure, and pursuit of sensitive leads while denying CIA involvement in the break-in. Reed faces scrutiny over White House aides and the Ellsberg era spy activities and recalls of Cushman Hunt ties.

Walters Haldeman Dean Jo. B. Ehrlichman CIA Nixon South America Gray White House Mexico Helms FBI Miami Ixon Samuel Cash Senate Committee A. Walters Ehrlichman John W. Dean III Republican National Committee E. Howard Hunt Ellsberg Hunt CIA Clandestine Service Daniel Ellsberg Cushman Democratic Eugenio Martinez Senate H.R. Haldeman

Wage Vote Proposes Broad Increases and Cuts Across Sectors

The measure extends minimum wage and overtime to full time domestics and college students at lower rates, with live‑in workers getting minimum wage only. It cuts overtime thresholds for police and firefighters, phases out exemptions for large chain stores, and raises most nonfarm wages to 2 dollars per hour by July 1 next year, with future steps. It also adjusts farmworker wages and includes an oil allocation proposal affecting farm operations.

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Obituaries and notices from Midland Odessa region

Multiple funeral services set for Mary Gillikin Paxton Henson Hayes Helms and others in Odessa Midland area. Survivors include spouses children and siblings with churches cemeteries and hospitals noted. Deaths span from 1900s births to 1930s era and reflect local communities and institutions.

Lee Gillikin Morehead S. C Lee Gillinkin Beaufort N. C Charleston N.C Bell- Mander Montague County Robert J. Paxton Midland Midland Memorial Hospital Trinity Presbyterian Church Resthaven Cemetery Ellis Funeral Home Paxton Midland Boys Club Texas Federation of Republican Women TFRP Republican Women’s Club of Hospital Auxiliary Flint Mich Robert Paxton Mary Paxton Shelly Paxton Earnest Mattingly Ernest Mattingly Cleo Virginia Huckel Fort Worth Ward Feather Arthritis Foundation Carroll Ray Helms Snyder Carroll Ray Helms Bell-Seale Funeral Snyder Cemetery Helms Texas 176 Texas 137 Stanton Martin County Medical Center Memorial Hospital Big Spring Wilma Medical Center Memorial Paul D. Bliss Hobbs N.M Don W. Compton Bliss Snyder Church of Christ C.E. Helms

Mary Mary at Permian Playhouse and Partners House Party

Tomorrow in Odessa at 8 30 P M Mary Mary at Permian Playhouse and 8 30 P M Parents Without Partners House Party at 3009 East 21st Members pay 50 cents visitors 75 cents.

Mary, Mary Permian Playhouse East 21St

Cable Cars Celebrate 100th Birthday in San Francisco

San Francisco marks the cable car system turning 100 with an 11 day set of parades parties and events. The first line started on Aug 2 1873 on Clay Street near Nob Hill with Hallidie’s grip and a new era in mass transit.

San Francisco Andrew Hallidie Clay Street Nob Hill Kearny Street Sierra Club Hyde Street Victorian Park Fisherman's Wharf Joseph Alioto Fred A

Cash And Pistol Taken From Homes

Police investigated Friday two thefts from homes. Mrs GA Wilkerson of 4625 North Jackson reported returning home Thursday to find 863 dollars missing. A 22 caliber pistol was reported stolen from NR Milam 1228 Fast Sith.

GA. Wilkerson North Jackson

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