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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1968

Page

5

Veterans Win Renomination Easily In Oklahoma Primary

Oklahoma City AP veteran U S Sen Mike Monroney and four congressmen won renomination in a low turnout Democratic primary. Monroney, 66, seeks a fourth term while counterparts in the House posted easy wins. Voters approved five constitutional questions and rejected three as results came from 2,694 of 3,012 precincts led by Monroney 246,601.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City U. S Mike Monroney Monroney Asi Henry Bellman Jarman Sokolosky Bob Leeper Gary Baldwin John Goodwin Roger Felsom Woodrow Walton C. R. Triplett John N. Happy Camp Gene Carrier

Pentagon delays stretch missles to save 201 million

The Pentagon will extend the construction and delivery of swing wing FIA and FBIH jets to save 201 million in this budget year toward a 6 billion federal outlay ordered by Congress. Initial deliveries remain on schedule but an extended force build up will occur. The FIA is the Air Force version of the TFX and focuses on tactical strikes, while the FBI targets long range nuclear delivery. The plan also deactivates seven F101 interceptor squadrons to save 1 million this year, reducing Air Force manpower by about 2,660 civilian and 126 active duty positions.

Washington Pentagon Congress Air Force FIA Repert McNamara FBI Strategic Air Commands Clark Pueblo I Eng Paine Field Praer

Nevada casino owner Chartrand killed by car bomb

Richard L. Chartrand, 42, a Nevada casino owner tied to Lake Tahoe gambling battles, was killed when a bomb exploded under his car in front of his home on Mantle Street in Zephyr Cove. Sheriff Byers said no gangland motive was proven. FBI and lab tests to follow. Chartrand headed Barney's Casino and was president of the South Tahoe Nugget. colleagues noted his corporate disputes had ended two years earlier.

Zephyr Cove Nev Lake Tahoe Richard L. Chartrand Chartrand Sierra Lake Sherif George Byers Douglas County Ally Ted Stokes Charman Frank Johnson Nevada Gaming Control Board T.C Harper Reno Barney's Casino South Tahoe Nugget Harper Byers Mantle Street Federal Bureau of Investigation Max Wilson Sheriffs

Cotton Field Extension Gives Farmers September Deadline

AUSTIN AP Cotton farmers in Cameron Willacy and southern Hidalgo and Starr counties gain 30 extra days to harvest late crops and clear fields of stalks. The new deadline is midnight September 30, set by Agricultural Commissioner John C. White. Wet winter and spring prompted the extension. standing stalks after September 30 violate pink bollworm control law.

Austin Rio Grande Valley Cameron Willacy Soutern Hidalgo Starr Counties John C. White White

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