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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
1
The Democratic National Convention Rules Committee voted Friday night to drop the unit rule and allow delegates to vote by freedom of conscience. The change passed by an overwhelming voice vote after prior drafting subcommittee approval by 18 to 3.
In Chicago the Democratic Credentials Committee approved a modified loyalty pledge for Alabama delegates to back only the Democratic nominees in 1968. Georgia factions face possible seat reallocation as disputes over Negro inclusion and unit rule access unfold. other states with the unit rule are listed, with McCarthy supporters arguing state law precedence.
Fort Stockton car crash claims life of Wood, a gas company employee. Highway Patrolman Kenneth Manninger stated Wood headed north on State Highway 18 around 5:40 p.m., appeared to speed, attempted to pass several vehicles, lost control, and skidded into a concrete culvert. Wood was pronounced dead at the scene by George Willey. Funeral services were pending at Owen Funeral Home.
A cool front brought thundershowers across the Permian Basin Friday night. Odessa saw no rain while western Midland reported heavy showers. Monahans had light rain about 7 pm, with heavier showers near the sandhills. Thunder and lightning were noted around Wink Kermit Alpine and Balmorhea. Some hail fell near Balmorhea, with light sprinkles at Andrews and Pecos later. Today forecasters expect partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, still on the critical list a week after his seventh heart attack. Doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital say his survival chances remain uncertain but he is alert and cheerful. A 10 a.m. bulletin notes a comfortable, restful night with less heart irritability.
Soviet occupation troops fired on a Czech Osob Slovak dormitory after a sniping incident, firing tracer bullets for about five minutes. The clash occurred during a day of nationwide general strike called by the Czechoslovak Communist party. Casualties were not determined, and bullets also sprayed near the U.S. Embassy garden. The morning had been calm, with labor walkouts during the strike and talks in Moscow between President Svoboda and Kremlin leaders reportedly hitting rough ground. A Bratislava radio report said the Slovak Communist Presidium left the city with the Soviet commander of Warsaw Pact forces, destination unknown. The event underscored Czech Osov hostility to foreign troops and support for reformist Dubcek. See SOVIET, Page 2-A.
Allied commandos near Duc Lap camp in the central highlands press the siege site as U S jets and helicopter gunships strike around the perimeter. U S and South Vietnamese forces report heavy enemy positions, with 22 enemy bodies counted and ongoing fighting in Quang Duc and Gia Nghia. Two U S soldiers wounded. government losses described as light.
Czechoslovak President Ludvik Svoboda arrived in Moscow for talks with Soviet leaders after pressing for withdrawal of Soviet troops. Tass said discussions continued in a frank comradely atmosphere amid signs of disagreement. Svoboda, 65, rode in an open limousine with Soviet leaders to the Kremlin as crowds cheered.
At the UN Security Council US Ambassador Ball calls the Soviet veto arrogant and callous after a six hour session on Czechoslovakia invasion. Malik defends veto as anti imperialist. The 10 2 vote with 3 abstentions includes Hungary and USSR voting no and Algeria India Pakistan abstaining. Indian Parliament erupts over Indian abstention. Malik hints another Soviet veto may follow a Canadian resolution.
President Johnson convened congressional leaders for a two hour briefing on Czechoslovakia and the Vietnam outlook. The session with House and Senate leaders covered the Kremlin action while Johnson’s aides outlined U.S. non intervention policy and world opinion pressure through the UN. Senators Kuchel and Bates praised the briefing and unity behind the president.
The Odessa American reports the inaugural Goli golf tournament begins today at Golden Acres Country Club. Participants from local clubs compete for top honors as play starts on the course with officials and spectators anticipated.
A witty quip notes the subtle shift in meaning between saying someone is attractive and implying visible change over time. The joke hinges on language nuance and social perception.
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