Eisenhower Remains In Critical Condition At Walter Reed
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in critical condition at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors say his heart rhythm is more stable after four episodes of ventricular fibrillation and he remains alert and resting comfortably under continued treatment.
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Creekmore Murder Leads to Second Suspect Arrest
Odessa detectives report Clyde Hendrix 43 of Odessa nabbed early Saturday at his sister’s Magna home near Salt Lake City, held without bond on murder charges. Dwain Creekmore 31 of Odessa was shot, and James C. Hamilton 28, arrested Friday in Hobbs New Mexico, later returned to Odessa and jailed in Ector County awaiting arraignment.
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Riots Sweep Cincinnati Area Prompt Police Patrols
Riots in Cincinnati and nearby Avondale and West End led to beefed up patrols and a national guard alert. A woman was shot and killed near Hamilton with murder charges filed against suspects Hendrix and Creekmore found dead days later. Authorities reported multiple injuries, four riot related arrests, and a barbed line of police actions across the city.
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Humphrey Leads Delegates in Poll Before Chicago Visit
Hubert Humphrey remains well ahead in the delegate poll ahead of the Chicago convention. The survey shows a broad lead as the race narrows and supporters rally behind him across key states and blocs.
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Maddox Seeks Democratic Nomination for President
Georgia Governor Lester Maddox declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a news conference in Atlanta. He blamed the federal government for law and order breakdowns and urged a tougher Vietnam War policy, saying about 50 million Americans share his views and predicting he would be the next president if nominated. Maddox put his delegate strength at several hundred and growing.
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Taxi strike cripples Chicago cab fleet before convention
Chicago faces a major taxi strike as 5,400 drivers and 600 mechanics walk off, halting service to the Democratic National Convention site. The conflict, centered on commissions and fringe benefits, threatens transportation for 5,600 delegates and officials arriving for the Aug 26 gathering. Union leaders vow to resume talks when possible, while city officials arrange alternate transit.
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The Quipster Remembering Sunday Dinners with Relatives
The quipster recalls a happier time when Sunday dinners brought together all relatives. Warm memories of shared meals, laughter, and kinship surface as the piece reflects on family and tradition.
Radio Relay Station Falls in Saigon Area Battle
In northwest Saigon sectors and northern provinces, North Vietnamese forces attacked at least 10 allied positions and overran an American radio relay station near Tay Ninh. Fierce combat also reported around Loc Ninh Hue and Da Nang, with U S Marines backed by helicopters claiming 50 enemy deaths and 11 American wounded.
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Johnson signs major health bills amid Eisenhower update
President Johnson signed two large health measures while monitoring the ailing former president Dwight D. Eisenhower who suffered a heart attack. Officials said a message has been sent as doctors provide daily updates on Eisenhower from Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. The report also covers Vietnam combat developments near Hue and Loc Ninh with Allied commanders noting heavy shelling and enemy movements in Tay Ninh and Bing Long provinces.
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Major health bill to expand medical schools and eye institute
A government push would create new medical, dental, nursing schools and more space in existing facilities while continuing student aid in health careers. A second bill would establish a National Eye Institute to advance research and training for eye disease diagnosis and treatment.
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Rainy Texas Weekend Delivers Varied Showers Across Basin
Gentle rains swept the Permian Basin with Odessa reporting 13 inches at the regional terminal while Panhandle and South Plains towns logged over an inch. Light drizzle kept highs in the 80s, with isolated thunder showers forecast for West Texas and coastal areas. Clarendon saw 5.38 inches in 24 hours and hail accompanied storms. Amarillo reported heavy activity amid a severe electrical storm.
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