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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

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Nixon era FBI break-ins revealed in presidential remarks

The article discusses claims about FBI break-ins at foreign embassies dating to Kennedy and Johnson eras, noting President Nixon’s fluctuating stance from approval to reversal. It references Ellsberg and Watergate context, Hunt and Liddy’s botched 1971 operation, and ongoing White House secrecy over further details.

Watergate E. Howard Hunt Ellsberg FBI Hoover Nixon Hunt G. Gordon Liddy White House Liddy

Agnew Indictment Ties Baltimore Officials to Bribes

The indictment accuses Anderson and chief aide Fornoff of taking bribes in a scheme tied to design and architectural contracts for county projects. Bribe payments from firms including Greiner Environmental Services and Gaudreau Inc. are detailed, with co conspirator Fornoff. A broader probe into leaks from the Justice Department is expanding under Attorney General Richardson.

Anderson Baltimore County Towson Atty Elliot L. Richardson Justice Department Agnew Richardson Glen E. Pommerening Fornoff Lester Matz Jerome J. Wolff Wolff Greiner Matz Matz, Childs and Associates Gaudreau, Inc Baltimore George W. Stephens Jr. and Associates, Inc John B. Funk Associates General Engineering Consultants, Inc James Petrica and Associates, Inc Whiteford, Falk and Mask, Inc U.S Frank Kaufman Beall Barnet Skolnik Walter E. Hoffman Norfolk Maryland

Iraqi purge signals possible drift toward United States definition

Beirut report says leftist Iraq undergoes a massive purge as President Ahmed Hassan al Bakr may restore ties with the United States Britain West Germany and Iran. Col Sadou Shaker reportedly fired with 10 aides exiled in Moscow and replaced by Col Shafik Darragi. Baghdad officials replaced by loyalists as security posts reshuffled. Embassy and news agency in Beirut silent.

Beirut Lebanon Iraq Ahmed Hassan al Bakr United States Britain West Germany Iran al Hayat Sadou Shaker Moscow Col Shafik Darragi Revolutionary Command Council Socialist Baath Party Baghdad Kheiralla Tilfah Bakr Security Department

Assassination Plot In Louisiana Proves Unproven

New Orleans sources say the Nixon assassination conspiracy investigation yielded insufficient evidence to arrest six black militants. Authorities will monitor the group, with no arrests planned. A downtown motorcade was canceled on Secret Service advice amid the plot rumors.

New Orleans Nixon New Iee Gaudet New Mexico

Gasoline Retailers Allowed To Raise Prices Sept. 1

A federal judge ruled that most retail gasoline dealers can raise prices starting Sept. 1, pending appeal by the Justice Department and Cost of Living Council. The ruling found Phase 4 price controls arbitrary and discriminatory against small dealers, threatening economic injury if enforced. Protesters planned weekend closings as motorists faced possible gas shortages on travel routes.

Washington Justice Department Cost of Living Council US District Court Barrington D. Parker Counci IBS Parker Oma American Automobile Association Indiana Cost of Living Council J Black Parkers

Guards Alerted For Meat Imports

Washington AP reports border inspectors seize increasing amounts of meat travelers bring from Mexico and Canada beyond federal allowances. The Agriculture Department notes a 50 pound per person limit from Mexico, and only beef may come from Mexico. Canada allows beef pork and poultry with a 50 pound total limit, while Canada imposes its own 10 pound per item caps on beef and pork.

Washington Mexico Canada Agriculture Department Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Grain Supplies Dip To New Low In 20 Years

Washington says crops of corn and feed grains face a 20 year low as exports and domestic use will use nearly all but 30 million tons of corn sorghum oats and barley by the 1974 harvest. Wheat reserves also fall with 1.11 billion bushels left for overseas delivery.

Washington Agriculture Department Department Agriculture Earl L. Butz U.S

Former POW’s Marriage Ends in Annulment in Sherman

Alton Newingham 28 of Bonham and Sandy Milton 20 of Sherman ended their month-long marriage with an annulment in Sherman Texas The former civilian prisoner of war who spent four years with the Viet Cong returned to Texas in April After a Caribbean wedding cruise the couple had dinners at the White House and the Governor’s mansion but did not comment on the split The bride is a 1972 Sherman High School graduate and Newingham previously had a first marriage that ended in divorce He has since been in Oklahoma since their return.

Sherman Tex Alton Newingham Bonham Sandy Milton White House Governor's Mansion Newingham Texas Miss Milton Sherman High School South Vietnam Oklahoma

River Rats Gather for Las Vegas Reunion

About 3,000 pilots who flew over North Vietnam join the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association in Las Vegas for a two day reunion. POWs plus more than 20 former inmates attend as Haig and Gov. Callaghan plan to attend and the River Rat Freedom Bell will ring to honor captives.

Las Vegas North Vietnam Red River Valley Las Vegas Convention Center United States White House Alexander M. Haig Jr Nevada Mike Callaghan

European Newsmen Captured North of Saigon by Viet Cong

Five European journalists including AFP Vietnam chief Jean Louis Arnaud and four Germans were seized about 40 miles north of Saigon while traveling on Route 13 with two Vietnamese drivers and an interpreter. Debeusscher said initial reports indicate they were unharmed.

Saigon Agence France Presse AFP Vietnam Jean Louis Arnaud Scholl Latour Joseph Kaufmann Klaus Pattberg Hofrath ZDF Philippe Debeusscher

100 Arrested In Argentine Demonstrations

In Buenos Aires clashes marked the first anniversary of guerrilla killings at a military prison. More than 2,000 youths battled riot police downtown, with fire bombs and guns. police used tear gas and five officers were injured.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Nixon Dinner At Western White House At San Clemente

President Nixon hosted a private dinner after a televised news conference at the Western White House in San Clemente California. Attendees included longtime adviser Bryce Harlow and Mrs Harlow, the President’s daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and former friend Bebe Rebozo. Mrs Nixon was visiting a friend in the Los Angeles area and did not attend.

San Clemente Calif Nixon White House Bryce Harlow Mrs. Harrow Julie Nixon Eisenhower CS “Bebe” Rebozo

Fatalities Forecast for Labor Day Weekend

Chicago AP report notes the National Safety Council estimates 550 to 650 traffic deaths during the Labor Day weekend. The period runs from 6 p.m. Friday Aug 21 to midnight Monday Sept 3, covering all time zones. last year saw 580 fatalities.

Chicago National Safety Council

Deaths Illness Fatal To Local Man Carl G Anduss 73

Services for Carl G Anduss 73 of 1217 Wilshire will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Highland Methodist Church. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Anduss died at Medical Center Hospital after a 10 day illness. He was born May 12 1900 in Neosho Missouri and moved to Odessa in 1933 from Oklahoma. He was a member of Highland Methodist Church O C F 22 and Rebekah Lodge 68. He served as president of the Senior Citizens Club past Grand of I O C F lodges in Goldsmith and Odessa and belonged to the Golden Agers Club and Eagles Lodge. He was retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs W J Riley of Midland two brothers Paul R Anduss of Pawaska Oklahoma and Russell C Anduss of Mount Pleasant Michigan and three grandchildren.

Carl G. Anduss Wilshire Highland Methodist Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard Kelly Paul R. Anduss Pawaska Okla Russell C. Anduss Mount Pleasant Mich Lula Glass Monahans Lula Ellie Glass Crane Wilson- Miller Albany E.B. Glass B.B. Glass L.E. Glass

Graveside Rites Slated For Infant Candace Rushing

Graveside services for Candace Rushing infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronnie Rushing of 700 East 36th will be at 10 am Saturday in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The infant born Tuesday died at Medical Center Hospital. Survivors include sister Brandy and brother Edwin both of the home. Rev Jerry Thorpe of Temple Baptist Church will officiate.

Candace Rushing Ronnie Rushing East 36Th Sunset Memorial Gardens Medical Center Hospital Brandy Edwin Jerry Thorpe Temple Baptist Church

Woman's Rites Slated Today

Funeral notices recount services for Mrs. Francis Marie Ladd of 2622 North Beaty, who died at Medical Center Hospital. burial at Sunset Memorial Garden. Also listed are graveside rites for Angel Dorise Hill in Kermit Cemetery, and services for Nina Mathews of Lovington with burial in Levelland. Dave Elder, longtime Rankin and San Angelo rancher, dies. funeral at First United Methodist Church in San Angelo. Lula Glass of Monahans, former Crane resident, funeral Saturday with rites in Albany Cemetery. Names include Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home, Memorial Garden Cemetery, George Rice Funeral Home, Cooper Funeral Home, Johnson's Funeral Home, Wilson-Miller Funeral Home.

Francis Marie Ladd North Beaty Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Sunset Memorial Garden

Suspect Held On Gun Count In Odessa Incident

A 42 year old Odessa man, Louis Winfred Nelson of 1103 Wilson, is jailed in Ector County on a $1,000 bond for carrying a prohibited weapon after police recovered a .22 caliber pistol with four live rounds in the 700 block of Foster early Friday.

Odessa Ector County Louis Winfred Nelson Wilson Foster

Jamboree and Playhouse Show In Odessa Schedule

Tomorrow in Odessa features an 8 to 12 PM jamboree at Floyd Gwin Auditorium open to the public free of charge. At 8 30 PM Parents Without Partners hosts a Hawaiian Luau at 3009 East 21st for hoh members priced at $1 50. At 8 38 PM the Playhouse presents Cheaper by the Dozen by Permian.

Floyd Gwin Luau East 21St

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