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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

Page

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McGovern Plan More Moderate

New York AP George McGovern signaled moderation by dropping a $1.00 democant concept and proposing a conservative Southerner as Treasury head, offering Rep. Wilbur Mills as Treasury secretary if elected. Wall Street mixed. Mills would consider if offered, while some analysts praised the pragmatism and others dismissed tax ideas. McGovern also scrapped a $1009 per person welfare grant, proposing a similar plan with a higher four-person family income base. Details continued on Page 2-A.

New York George McGovern Democratic Party New York Society of Security McGovern Wall Street Treasury Wilbur D. Mulls D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee Mills Kensett Ark Arthur M. Moren Jr The Chemical Bank of New York

Nixon Tanaka To Meet Tonight In Pacific Peace Talks

President Nixon welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka to Hawaii for a summit aimed at boosting prospects for peace in the Pacific. Nixon plans a busy Western White House schedule before departing for Honolulu, with most talks to focus on Tanaka and a later Vietnam conference with Ambassador Bunker.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Kakuei Tanaka Hawaii Pacific White House E Toro Marine Corps Air Station Honolulu Hickam Field

Red Cross officials back reunification hope at Korean talks

During the opening ceremonial session of talks to end Korea’s division, North and South Korean Red Cross officials expressed hope for early reunification. In Munich, Mark Spitz of the United States won his third Olympic gold medal in swimming.

Korea Red Cross Mark Spitz United States Munich

94 Fliers Lost Since Offensive

The U S Command said 94 American airmen are lost in North Vietnam since the March 30 start of the Communist offensive. The toll rose to 84 jets downed, with three F-4 Phantoms lost last Saturday and Sunday. Marine Lt Darren Borders was rescued after his F-4 was shot down near the Laotian border. Raids across North Vietnam totaled over 200 targets hit Tuesday, including bridges and depots, as artillery and mortar fire wounded three advisers near Quang Tri.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam North Darren Borders Herrin Iic Ul.s Hanoi Radio Hanoi Thanh Hua U.S. Command Air Force Navy Quang Tri Quang Tr Que Son Highway 1

The Quipster Exclusive Neighborhood Fifteen

A neighborhood column notes high payments and sharp humor in a gated area known for its affluent residents. Residents trade quick wits and social status, while local happenings emphasize style, gossip, and community quirks among prominent households.

Governor's Powers Trimmed by Attorney General Opinion

Atty Gen Crawford Martin ruled to curb the governor's spending control in a 24 page legal opinion. He found 41 riders in the current appropriations bill invalid for requiring prior approval by the governor. Only four riders out of 45 were deemed constitutional. The ruling tightens executive oversight as the new appropriations take effect.

Austin Tap Crawford Martin Marty Martin Robert Calvert Preston Smith Smith Smth Texas Dolph Briscoe Department of Public Safety Opinons

Warm Dry Weather Predicted in West Texas Area

Forecasters expect continued warmth and dry conditions across the Odessa Midland area with little moisture in sight and temperatures rising slightly. Highs near 99 and overnight in the mid to high 80s are forecast with isolated thundershowers possible in northern and western zones.

Odessa National Weather Service Midland-Odessa W Desree Texas Denison Sherman Greersille Corpus Christi Alice Midland Waco Marfa West Texas Dalhart Panhandle Galveston North Far West

Moscow 1A Freight Train Delivers 68 New Trucks Arrive

A town gathered at Kurgazhinski when a freight train delivered 68 L-ton Kalkhida trucks from Georgia to aid the wheat harvest. Most trucks lost distributor caps or rotors en route. with parts scarce a crane unloaded them and they lined the highway as repairs waited.

Moscow Kurgazhinski Georgia Olody Marakusha Komsomolskaya Frayda Somme Ciel

South Dakotan Would Offer Asylum To Thieu

New York AP George McGovern floated offering political asylum in the United States to South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu if he faces danger after a postwar settlement. McGovern said Thieu “has been our man as Saigon” and suggested asylum in the U.S. or another country could be provided. He previously discussed the idea on NBC Today and in Milwaukee interviews, predicting an exodus of top generals if he lost.

New York Nguyen van United States George McGovern Thieu Saigon Meevern South Dakota Senaor McGovern Prio Taco Milwaukee South Vietnam Caalion Pentagon

US to cut Vietnam troop level to 45000 by December

Pentagon sources say US forces in Vietnam will drop to about 45000 by December 1, with about 20000 remaining behind at a minimum. President Nixon announced a drawdown from 39000 to 27000 by December, while Defense Secretary Laird warned that further withdrawals are likely and some duties will shift to remaining advisors. The plan includes continued air and naval operations from outside Vietnam to pressure North Vietnam and support peace talks on terms favorable to the United States.

Saigon Nuvon Vietnam South Jammy Cauley Asalis Washington Pentagon Nixon Ivesd Defense Melvin S. Laird White House South Vietnam Laird San Clemente Calif U.S Thailand Guam Airmcd North Vietnam Taos Mixon North Vietnamese Willontinue

Dallas gangster Stanley Cook shot dead outside club

Dallas police say Stanley Lee Cook known as The Creeper and enforcer for the Dixie Mafia was shot as he left a nightclub with two companions. He died in hospital minutes later. Witnesses reported three rapid shots, one hitting Cook, another breaking a beauty shop window, and the third hit location unknown. Cook, age 30, faced civil suits with John Osorio and others over Century Development stock manipulation. Detectives noted he was unarmed at the time.

Dallas Stanley Lee Cook Dixie Mafia Cook John Osorio Texas Insurance Sharpstown Century Development Corp Underworld Osorio Century Development Hamby

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