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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1965
Page
1
Washington reports the Viet Nam conflict moving into a sharper, more dangerous phase with mounting intensity as early signs point to a possible push for renewed peace efforts.
Rhodesia's Prime Minister Ian Smith rejected Britain's demand to surrender independence as a condition for resuming peace talks. In an exclusive UPI interview, Smith said Rhodesia would endure British sanctions and gain recognition, portraying the country as a bulwark against Communism in Africa. He dismissed Wilson's call for a constitutional regime and warned against toppling his government. The piece also covers U.S. wartime posture in Vietnam, including potential troop increases and possible escalations, with Johnson stressing readiness for all necessary measures while pursuing peace. Meanwhile, Marine and Vietnamese forces clash near Da Nang, with heavy fighting reported in the Qui Son area and Mekong Delta sectors. Casualty figures were not released, but estimates indicated significant Viet Cong losses in earlier battles.
An on site inspection spanning page 5 D details completion of surveys at 85 potential locations for a massive atom smasher. Officials report findings to determine feasible sites, with further steps outlined for selection and evaluation.
Nigerian Prime Minister Balewa announced plans for a conference of African Commonwealth leaders to find an alternative to severing ties with Britain over Rhodesia. He likely travels to London to meet Prime Minister Wilson as African states express doubts about enforcing the Addis Ababa OAU resolution by December 15.
The Permian Panthers meet the San Antonio Lee Volunteers in San Angelo for the Class AAAA state championship at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bobcat Stadium. Permian beat Texarkana 28 21 while Lee defeated Brazosport 16 7 in semifinals.
Montevideo officials said Uruguay will formally sever relations with Russia at the next council meeting on Monday. The Swiss style nine member council voted Friday night to end ties, saying the move follows alleged terrorism from Communist influenced labor unions. Alfredo Puig Spangenberg announced the decision.
Washington reports Defense Secretary McNamara plans to build 210 supersonic fighter-bombers to sustain U.S. superiority in war. The shift would phase out current SAC B52 and B58 fleets, aiming for 465 bombers by 1970s, while missiles total 1,710
Clear to partly cloudy today with increasing cloudiness. Cooler today, warmer Monday. High 64, low tonight 4, high tomorrow 67. Yesterday's high 67, overnight low 48.
UPI reports Gemini 6 astronauts Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford received final clearance for a launch from Cape Kennedy after a tense space chase and planned rendezvous with Gemini 7. The mission aims to test docking maneuvers and long duration flight, highlighting postflight confidence.
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell achieved a semi successful laser beam test, sighting a light beam from Hawaii and receiving faint indications on the ground. The experiment aims to enable ground to spacecraft communication via light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Weather and timing were critical as future rendezvous depended on precise schedules and orbital positions.
President Johnson eyed Viet Nam war spending as a way to cushion cuts in Great Society programs. He relaxed at his ranch after major budget talks, planning a Washington return to host meetings with foreign leaders and monitor Gemini launches.
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