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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

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No Busing Policy Emphasized by President Nixon

Washington AP President Nixon urges desegregation without reliance on busing as the Supreme Court upholds its legality. Press secretary Ziegler says agencies must enforce the law while avoiding busing where possible and that plans should not use busing as the main tool to end the dual school system. Governor Wallace urges courts to reverse busing decrees.

Washington Ronald L White House Sziegler Nixon Supreme Court George C Wallace Alabama John Mitchell Ziegler

50 Percent Chance Of Rain In West Texas Update

Weather summary reports a broad 50 percent chance of rain across the Permian Basin with up to five inches in some areas near Big Lake. Rain began around 5:30 pm Tuesday and continued overnight, with the heaviest fall in western Reagan County and portions of Edwards and Uvalde counties. Roads closed along US 277 and US 55 as high water crested, while Centralia Draw near Big Lake ran high. Temperatures expected around 86 today and Thursday, with showers lingering in the region.

Permian Basin Big Lake Ain Reagan Counsome Roads Texas Gulf del Rio Kinney Edwards County Uvaldejram West County Midland Seminole Centralia Cen Hughes Ranch

Cambodia to launch winter drive with US air support

Acting Prime Minister Sisowath Sirik Matak announced a planned Cambodian winter offensive aided by American air power and South Vietnamese ground troops to reclaim four North and Northeast provinces under Communist control. The US has doubled its military advisory team in Phnom Penh while maintaining overall delivery force at 113. The Nixon administration seeks about 200 million more for Cambodian military aid.

Washington Sisawathaitk Matak Sink Matak Penta United States Cambodia Phom Penh Saigon Defense Department Jerry W Friedhem Friedheim U.S

Gunshots Crackle In Belfast Streets

Belfast erupted in street fighting as Protestant and Republican factions clashed with British troops and police. Across Derry and Newry violence left stores and offices shattered, wounded dozens, and forced casualties as authorities attempted to restore calm amid a four day death toll.

Belfast Northern Ireland London Derry Newry Derland IRA Bu King

Smith Proposes House Redistricting and Political Stand

Gov. Preston urged courage while discussing Texas House redistricting with the board ahead of a meeting on August 24. He warned a decision could trigger a costly special session and noted the action would impact 1972 candidates. Belfast unrest broadens as IRA factions exchange fire, seize a bakery, and clash with British troops amid street barriers.

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Lindsay Chooses Split Fight Over 1972 Nomination

New York mayor hints at leaving the Republican fold to seek a Democratic nomination, signaling a national leadership bid while criticizing Nixon administration policies. He argues the GOP has strayed from helping the poor, housing and crime issues, and calls for an open 1972 convention.

NEW York (Ap nJobn Lindsay Democratic Party Nixon Progressive Republic Nelson A Rockefeller Rockefeller Portugal Albany House Herbert Klein Gracie Mansion GOP Mm Massive Crumlin Road Mainsstone Belfast

Texas House Redistricting Board Moves After Court Ruling

Lt Governor Ben Barnes said the five member redistricting board must redraw House districts following a Texas district court ruling that the current plan is unconstitutional. The statement followed a declaration by Judge Herman Jones, with the Texas Supreme Court expected to hear the appeal in October after the summer recess.

Dist Herman Jones Tesas ‘House Smith Ben Barnes Austin Texas Supreme Court Barnes Crawford Martin

Birth control lecture sparks Long Island charge dispute

In Huntington a 14 month old baby’s welfare is alleged endangered after plainclothes police arrest birth control lecturer William R. Baird Jr and the baby’s mother Nancy Manfredonia at a public lecture. Baird faces exposure to devices and Manfredonia is charged with endangering the child’s welfare.

Huntington Long Island William R. Baird Jr Nancy Manfredonia Baird New York John L Barry Trans3p Mson Hempstead Manfredonia Islip

Sharp Probe Taken Over By Justice Department

The U S Attorney in Houston disclosed Tuesday that the investigation into Frank W Sharp affairs has been transferred to the Justice Department in Washington. Apollo experts continue the careful weighing photographing cataloging and sealing of moon rocks and dust collected by Apollo 15 astronauts.

Sharp Houston Frank W. Sharp Justice Department Washington

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