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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1965
Page
1
Saigon reports say Vietnamese intelligence warned American authorities 10 days before the Metropole billet bombing. The blast killed 10 and injured over 175 at the U S military billet and dispensary. An American spokesman denied advance warning and noted frequent crank reports about planned raids.
In Saigon the Metropole Billet bombing killed 42 people and wounded 66 including 12 Americans and New Zealanders. Spec 5 Richard C. Munroe of Phoenix recounted severe injuries from the blast as others aided downed civilians and Marines conducted rescue missions amid ongoing fire.
In a mid air crash near NORTH SALEM New York two large airliners the Eastern Air Lines Constellation and a Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 collided. About 111 aboard. Eight to ten believed killed with dozens injured transported to Danbury Brewster and Mt. Kisco hospitals.
Permian High School football advances to the Class AAAA semifinals to face Texarkana at 7 p.m. Saturday at Amon Carter Stadium on the Texas Christian University campus in Fort Worth. The Panthers beat Lubbock Monterey 29 12 in the quarterfinals in Lubbock. Texarkana, unbeaten through 12 and 0, romped into the semifinals with a 21 6 win over Dallas Hill.”
The page highlights local sports figures and results with scorelines and player mentions from Odessa teams. It concisely presents standings, notable performances, and upcoming games to watch for fans.
In 1960 a United DC8 and a TWA propeller craft collided over New York, killing 134 aboard and 6 on the ground. The CAB blamed United for airspace clearance. reforms followed, including mandatory reporting of malfunctions and expanded radar. The incident influenced aviation safety for years to come.
Local wives of the Columbus division in Vietnam confront anonymous late night calls accusing them of hypocrisy for public grief. They discuss fear, isolation, and the impact of casualty lists on families left behind.
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell report a puzzling object during the 14 day mission with recovery ships awaiting end of flight. Navy ships including the USS Wasp monitor Atlantic recovery zones as weather and 12 foot seas constrain rehearsals while officials call the object a tape piece or strap and say no fuel cell issue exists.
Paris voters face a pivotal Sunday central election as Charles de Gaulle seeks a second seven year term. Rainy weather and a high expected turnout accompany a campaign in which five younger opponents assail his policies and the stability versus chaos choice.
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