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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1971

Page

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British Soldier Killed in Belfast Amid IRA Tensions

In Belfast a British soldier, Pvt. James Robinson, was shot and died minutes after being hit while dispersing a crowd near Ardoyne. The death comes as violence spikes across Northern Ireland with bombs, explosions, and clashes between security forces and Irish militants.

Belfast Northern Ireland Ardoyne Londonderry Crumlin Road Irish Republic Army William Cardinal Conway All Ireland Cardinal Conway Teader IRA Irish Republic James Robinson Ulster Newry

Texas Raked Again By Wild Weather Tornadoes Are Sighted

Texas endured more wild weather with flash flooding and tornado sightings across the north and west, officials reporting rising river levels on the Sulphur, Frio and Nueces rivers. Roads reopened in places as rainfall and flood warnings continued into the night, with multiple tornado reports near Odessa and near the Beaumont Port Arthur airport.

Texas Red River Hagensport Frio Nueces Hondo Paris Palestine Dallas Midland Harper Junction South Plains Lubbock County Odessa Beaumont-Port Arthur Abilene Fort Worth Mineral Wells San Antonio Wichita Falls McAllen San Angelo Alvine Panhandle- Plains New Castle Childress De'Hants U.S. 90

Moist Air Lingers In Permian Basin For Two More Days

Moist air mass remains over Odessa as light showers and scattered rain continue for two additional days. Weather officials report up to 1.7 inches in some areas with a 30 percent chance of more showers today and Monday. Rain totals vary by location, with gauges near the city showing healthy rainfall while terminal readings were lighter.

Permian Basin Odessa National Weather Service Midland-Odessa Moist

Indo China pressures rise as North Vietnamese shell South Vietnam

North Vietnamese forces intensified pressure on South Vietnam with eleven shelling attacks reported Saturday along the Pee River. The Odessa American notes the broader escalation amid ongoing school controversy coverage on page BUSING, offering readers context on regional tensions and local concerns.

Indochina the Pee

Grant to teach management for failing firm sparks debate

Congressman Mitchell accused the Small Business Administration of bias in distributing a 300000 grant to Arcata Management Corp while a black firm faced bankruptcy and taxpayers funded a program intended to aid black businesses. He cited loan disparities and questioned the effectiveness of MESBICs under the Nixon era.

Mobile Als Alpertise Aleee Mitchell Nellunt Associ Parren Mitchell SBA Baltimore Thomas S. Kleppe WVU Conference of Southern Black Othels Sbas Arcata Management Corp No- Arcata Management Corp Mitchell Madison Avenue Black Economic Development Arcata Commerce Delap Nority Business Assistance Grams Mesbic Federal Agency Nixon

Cammie Bohren Wins Battle For Life At Oakland Hospital

Doctors at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Oakland describe a long fight to save four year old Cammie Bohren after chicken pox led to encephalitis. She required a tracheostomy, respirator support, and postural drainage. By June she survived a second arrest and improved to the point of readying transfer to Kaiser Vallejo for rehabilitation. her parents, William C. Bohren and wife, reside in Concord.

Oakland Calif Children's Hospital Medical Center Cammie Bohren Cammie Theospital May Connally Kaiser Hospital Vallejo Willian C. Bohren Concord

Goldwater warns Soviets lead in military power

Sen. Barry Goldwater says the Soviet Union holds a military superiority edge due to a massive buildup while SALT talks proceed in Helsinki. He warns that reliance on peace hopes could trap the United States in a strategic misstep during the 10th annual American Fighter Aces Association reunion.

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Military Base Paper Setup Under Attack

GAO findings describe Pentagon tied to base newspapers with civilian publishers, editors, and contracts. Proxmire cites base editors clearing controversial material and clipping photos to appease commanders. Visits to Ft Devens, Hanscom, Fort Hood, Lackland, and others show limited oversight. result seen as propaganda at times.

Washington (Ap Fed Pentagon William Proxmire D-1 Wis Manders Lackland Air Force Base Tex Talespinner GAQ Ft. Devens Hanscom Field Mass Ft. Hood Corpus Christi Lackland Air Force Base New London GAO Department of Defense

Open Meeting Wednesday In Stock Case In Austin Texas

Rep. Menton Murray of Harlingen schedules an open meeting Wednesday of four special committee studying alleged stock fraud. Witnesses include Speaker Gus Mutscher and Houston millionaire Frank Sharp, plus former Atty Gen Wagfoner Carr, Eugene Palmer, John Osorio, Robert Stewart, Clay Cotton, Robert Clines, E. J. Voorhis Jr., Tom McFarling, W. S. Heatly, Tommy Shannon, Sen Charles Wilson, Sen Jack Strong, and Sam Kimberlin Jr. of the Texas Bankers Association.

Houston Frank Sharp U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Murray Atty Wagfoner Carr Eugene Palmer John Osorio Robert Stewart Clay Cotton Robert Clines E. J. Voorhis ,Jr Tom McFarling State Board of Insurance W. 8. Heatly Paducah Tommy Shannon Fort Worth Charles Wilson Lufkin Jack Strong Longview Sam Kimberlin Jr Texas Bankers Association

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