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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
1
The Ector County Board of Trustees approved a 15,598,242 budget for the current school year and raised property taxes by 6.5 cents per 100 dollars of valuation. The increase covers bonded indebtedness servicing, a slightly smaller overall budget, and expenses anticipated for operations.
State assessed economic index will reduce foundation funds for Ector County, prompting about a 1.5 cent rate rise for maintenance and operation. The $15,122,348 anticipated revenue includes local ad valorem taxation and state and federal funds. A $1,675 rate targets $7,853,647 for maintenance and operation and $2,150,048 for debt service, all from local taxpayers, with Befor County receiving $2,472,488 per capita apportionment based on $97.75 per student and $1,926,262 in salary from the state.
A four engine turboprop operated by British Eagle Internationals crashed near Pfaffenhofen, 24 miles north of Munich, after flying from London to Innsbruck. Police said all aboard were killed as wreckage spread across four lanes of the autobahn. Eyewitness Thomas Huber reported a dark smoke trail and the plane appearing to land off course before plunging into embankment.
Sporadic gunshots echoed through Liberty City as three Black residents died and 18 were wounded during a night of looting and arson. National Guard patrolled the area after curfew. police exchanged fire, a car washer was shot, and a woman injured as clashes spread across districts.
The GOP nominee Richard M. Nixon outlines goals for 1968 including ending the Vietnam War, restoring order and progress, and pursuing open world relations. He emphasizes leadership, domestic reform, and the need for negotiation with Communist nations while prioritizing domestic jobs, housing, and economic stability. The article notes Eisenhower’s recent health update as context.
ANNAPOLIS Md AP Gov Spiro Ted Agnew, now the Republican vice presidential nominee, has undergone a marked shift in political thinking over six months. Formerly aligned with liberal positions, he has moved toward conservatism, switching from a Democrat to Republican, and from open-occupancy to a stricter platform. The piece traces his career from Baltimore County executive through his 1966 governor race and references his acceptance speech in Miami Beach signaling this reformulation of views.
In a page three-a summary the Nixon choosing Agnew is tied to hopes that Maryland Governor will hurt him least amid party divisions. The report notes a first round lead in the American Golf Classic and mentions Dallas pro John Schlee firing a five with unknown specifics.
Doctors report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower making progress in recovery from his third heart attack after a little over three weeks. Vital signs remain stable according to the daily medical bulletin, as he is kept from watching the Republican Convention on television.
A humorous noted device or persona, The Quipster Intuition, empowers a woman to counter her husband’s remarks preemptively. The stray line suggests a playful dynamic where witty interruption asserts agency before his words emerge.
Richard Nixon launched a new White House bid by pledging not to undermine Johnson or allies in foreign affairs. He planned a Texas visit to meet Johnson and receive briefings on Paris peace talks from Cyrus Vance, while delaying a Russia trip due to urgent domestic needs. Agnew stood with him as unity within the GOP was cited amid party tensions.
The Detroit News and Free Press end the longest newspaper shutdown in U.S. history after 267 days. The News restores a 76 page first edition with a new format, while the Free Press prepares to publish tonight.
West Texas and the rest of the state endure extreme heat with highs near 97 to 106 across cities including Wichita Falls Presidio San Angelo Dallas Amarillo and San Antonio. Thunderstorm chances are slight with isolated showers and 5 percent precipitation in the forecast.
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