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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

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Eisenhower Stable After New Heart Attack At Hospital

President Eisenhower, 77, suffered chest pains at 5:15 a.m. CDT and was hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Officials say the condition is stable, comfortable, and free of pain after a new heart attack, his sixth in 13 years. He remains under treatment following prior infarctions and had appeared alert at the Republican National Convention before falling ill.

Washington Dwight D. Eisen Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Esenhower Walter Reed Palm Desert Pain Springs Calif March Air Force Base California Miami Beach Fla Columbia Broadcasting System

Three die in Ector County smashup near Penwell

A weekend head on collision about five miles west of Penwell on U S 80 raised the toll to three with the deaths of Daniel Gallas 17 Monahans Kenneth Golden 16 Monahans and Joel Flores 63 Monahans. Lucas Jaquez 23 Monahans survived in serious condition. Investigators said Golden drove the auto in which Gallas rode as a passenger. Flores was a passenger in the pickup driven by Jaquez. Texas Highway Patrol continued the probe and possible charges may follow.

Penwell Joel Flores Monahans Ward County Memorial Fetzital Kenneth Wayne Golden Odessa Medical Center Hospital Flores Jagquez Texas Highway

Congressman Denies Charge in Magazine

New York AP reports Representative Cornelius Gallagher of New Jersey denies Life Magazine’s charges that he aided a Cosa Nostra gang. Gallagher accuses the article of falsehoods and has called for a Hudson County grand jury probe into the allegations. The Life piece links Gallagher to Joe Zicarelli and various crime ties, including a 1962 disappearance tied to an ice cream stand in Gallagher’s district.

New York Lie Magazine Cornelius Gallagher D-Nj Cosa Nostra Ford Gallagher Life Hudson County Joe Zicarelli New Jersey Barney O'Brien O'Brien Harold “Kayo” Honigsberg Bayonne Konigsberg U. S

France Joins UN in protest over Israel raid

In Saigon, U S air cavalry found 12 Viet Cong bodies after helicopter assault along the Oriental River. France joined the UN debate condemning Israel over the raid as the Security Council discussed charges and reprisals.

Saigon U.S Jordan Tanya Claude Chayet 15-Nation Council 1St Air Cavalry Division Jacob A. Malik Council Israel France Security Council Yosef Tekoah Salt

Slain Patrolman Voice Heard In Black Panther Trial

Jurors hear a recorded voice of a patrolman slain in the Black Panther leader's murder trial as trial proceedings unfold. Separately, Roger Maris announces retirement at season's end in baseball news.

Roger Maris

Johnson enters Texas hospital for annual health exam

President Johnson and Mrs Johnson fly to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio for a routine annual health checkup. Vice Admiral Barkley and White House officials describe the stay as a standard part of the medical examination cycle. No on scene coverage is allowed. briefings will be provided from Hemisfair press center as the trip coincides with Congress in recess and the Miami Beach convention.

San Antonio Tex Johnson Brooke Army Medical Centers Texas White House George G. Larkeley Johnson City George Christian Christian Barkley White House Congress Miami Beach Texas Brooke Naval Medical Center Bethesda Bethesda Hospital Hemisfair

Why Are Public Officials Called Civil Servants

A witty remark about public offices prompts reflection on the term civil servant and its meaning in relation to government work. The comment suggests skepticism about how public workers are labeled and perceived in daily administration.

Train Crash In Florida Injures 125

In Winter Haven Florida two Silver Meteor trains collided head on in an orange grove causing 125 injuries. Twenty seven admitted to hospitals and one critically hurt as officials cite a possible faulty switch or dispatching error amid centralized traffic control.

Winter Haven Fla Seaboard Coast Line Orange

Nixon hits 601 on first ballot in GOP race

Nixon leads with 601 expected first-ballot votes as the Republican field solidifies toward a 1323 delegate threshold. Rockefeller has 352, Reagan 170, others 95 with uncommitted at 114. Rhodes and Romney remain favorites in key states.

Miami Beach Fla Richard M. Nixon GOP White House Nixon Nelson A ' Rockefeller New York Ronald Reagan Calfornia Pennsylvania Rockefeller Connecticut Minnesota Wyoming Miame Beach Aim Associated Press Reagan Lindsay

Spy Satellite Launch Reveals Secret Mission at Cape Kennedy

In a rare secret launch, the Air Force sent a new experimental spy satellite named Spook Bird into a high orbit from Cape Kennedy at 6 08 a m CDT. Officials say the mission could yield vast intelligence on Russia, China, Southeast Asia, and other hotspots while newsmen were not pre-briefed.

Cape Kennedy Fla Air Force Russia Red China Southeast Asia Joint Chiefs of Staff State Department

Nixon Seeks Harmony as Rockefeller Gains Delegates

Nixon avoided California travel citing party unity as Rockefeller wins key Washington support. Evans backs Rockefeller while Nixon eyes possible running mate timing. Abernathy endorses Rockefeller, urging unity for a Republican comeback. Nixon predicts an early ballot victory but weighs a postconvention trip and ally naming.

Nixon California Reagan Rockefeller Daniel J. Evans Washington Rockefeller Ralph David Abernathy Southern Christan Leadership Conference Pournamebleau Hotel

Light Showers Hit Permian Basin Amid Sparse Rain

A weak shower pattern brushed parts of the Permian Basin on Monday with only Seminole reporting measurable rainfall of 0.04 inch. Alpine, Andrews and Monahans saw a few drops as radar indicated light showers mainly over ranch country. Gulf moisture kept damp air in, with a 10 percent chance of isolated showers through Wednesday. Odessa reached 91 degrees, with similar highs forecast.

Permian Basin U. S Gulf of Mexico Odessa

Forecast for region with showers through Wednesday

Partly cloudy with temperature changes and a chance of isolated afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms today through Wednesday. Southerly winds around 8 to 10 miles per hour. Precipitation probability about 10 percent today and Wednesday.

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