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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1968

Page

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Hanoi Says U S Delaying Four Way Vietnam Peace Talks

North Vietnam and Saigon accuse the United States of delaying the four party discussions in Paris. Disputes over seating, speaking order, and delegation status are cited as obstruction, while Hanoi reveals Viet Cong deputy head Tran Buu Kiem would lead the delegation if a changeover occurs.

Paris Nam Grelvat Beloe United States Pei Nguyen Thanh Namese Clark M. Clifford U.S South Vietnam O. S Amphasia Cyri Varice Ha van Lau Besssett National ‘Liberation North Vietnam Vance South Vietnamese Nguyen Cao Ky Saigon Pham Dang Lam Hanoi Nguyett Thi Binh Tran Buu Kiem Kiem Viet Cong National Liberation Front Binhl See

Report Says South Vietnam Areas Relatively Secure Amid Fighting

U S Command reported another artillery strike on the DMZ and said North Vietnamese troops fired on a small reconnaissance plane which was not hit. Five bunkers were destroyed. Government forces reported scattered ground fighting with more than 75 enemy dead Tuesday and seven South Vietnamese killed in later attacks. Officials cited pacification efforts and Viet Cong withdrawal as factors shaping a shift in tactics.

U.S Demilitarized Zone Saigon Ini South Vietnam Rela North Vietnam Agrmunique U.S.S Dmz Demilitarized-Zone

New Norther Aiming For Permian Basin

An arctic cold front is pushing into the Odessa Midland area with rain and fog. Gulf air influx could bring showers Thursday and a low 30s to near 40s temperature as temperatures dipped below freezing for the 15th straight day, affecting visibility at Terminal officials report.

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Jet Hijacked While Making First Flight

A Trans World Boeing 727 on its inaugural Nashville to Miami leg was hijacked after takeoff from Nashville. The cockpit was boarded by a gunman who forced the crew toward Havana while the plane remained 10 miles south of Chattanooga. Captain Dennis Maloney reported the threat and route shift as Mason Rudolph and Tex Ritter were aboard for the Nashville stop.

Miami Fla St. Louis Cubas Havana Dennis Maloney Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga Trans World Mason Rudolph Tex, Ritter St.‘ Louis Federal Aviation Administration Jose. Marti Cuba J. A. Graffius Miami-Faa Ofice U. S National Air Lines Graffius Hag Loehren P. Walthall S. Brand S.miller C. Liza Gula

Mansfield Denies Goldberg Soundings on Supreme Court

Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said no soundings were taken to determine if the Senate would confirm or consider nominating Arthur J. Goldberg as chief justice. Reports that Johnson planned to nominate Goldberg before leaving office were denied. Mansfield noted Goldberg signed as ambassador to the United Nations and stated no such inquiry occurred. Nixon reportedly asked Chief Justice Warren to delay retirement until June, with Warren agreeing to stay through the current Supreme Court session.

Washington Séingate Mike Mansfield Senate Johnson Goldberg High Court Stephen Warren Nixon New York Supreme Court

Scranton Predicts Mideast Peace Plan Under Nixon

Former factfinding mission head William Scranton said the new administration will propose a peace plan for Israelis and Arabs. He noted the parties are willing to seek a solution amid broader Middle East tension, including border clashes near the Jordan River.

Tel Aviv APY Iliam Scranton Lym Neon Middle East Rome Nixon United States Acros Tordan Beisan Jordan

Clues In Knife Slaying USC F Freshman 19 A

A fragment notes a possible knife slaying linked to a USC freshman, with puzzles or clues suggesting an early point in an unfolding investigation. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the reference implies a student murder inquiry amid limited readable details.

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Banker Picked For Key Post

NEW YORK AP President Nixon announced federal budget director Robert Mayo as a top cabinet pick before his Washington speech. Mayo, a Chicago banker with 18 years in Treasury and nine in private banking, will attend all cabinet meetings. he previously served in Eisenhower's Treasury and was VP at Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust. Nixon briefed Vice President-elect Agnew on the cabinet roster.

New York Ted Nixon Chicago Robert Mayo Washington Pierre Dwight D. Eisenhower Continental Ilinois National Bank & Trust Nixon Spiro T. Agnewi

Four Bodies Discovered In Hotel Ruins

Paterson New Jersey reports a hotel fire left four bodies found among smoldering ruins on the second floor near shops. The blaze at the Midtown Hotel caused $200000 in damage and left at least ten people in serious condition. Police call the fire arson amid a vendetta against elderly transients. Firefighters endured subfreezing temperatures battling the flames for hours.

Paterson Charles Convery Stanley Nelson Solomon Reines

Rockefeller Says Cabinet Offer Not Made or Declined

Albany NY AP report says Nelson Rockefeller weighed offers or options after Nixon election. Rockefeller publicly stated he had not been offered a Cabinet post and hoped to remain New York governor, while aides described behind the scenes talks about a possible U.N. ambassador role and secretary of state prospects. Rockefeller told friends he feared Nixon did not want a strong minded person in the new administration.

Albany N.Y Rockefeller Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M Nixon Rockefeller’s Noxon United Nations New York Waldorf Astoria Hotel U.N

Quipster Ifey Says Longevity Through Age Wise Wit

A clipped quote hints at a quip about aging and living to a long life. The remark emphasizes humor as a key to enduring vitality and suggests embracing lighthearted outlooks to age gracefully.

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