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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1971

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Who Will Win What In Indo-Pak War Is Real Puzzler

Special Correspondent outlines a complex, evolving Indo-Pak conflict with global stakes. It analyzes how India Pakistan China the United States and the Soviet Union may be affected and the risk of a costly outcome for all sides. The piece notes Bengal unrest in India and the potential for new nationalist movements altering regional power dynamics.

William Ryan Subcontinent India Pakistan Moscow Fal Goins Cate Ae United States Southeast Asia Bay of Bengal Bengal Devel China New Delhi Communist Party

East Pakistan Cease Fire Plea Amid Final Dacca Assault

East Pakistani General Niazi appeals for a cease-fire while India presses toward Dacca. Gen Manekshaw promises pause upon surrender, and Indian forces push from multiple angles as Chittagong port comes under bombardment. Civilians evacuated, Red Cross sought safety.

Associated Press East Pakistan Norment New Delhi India Dacca Manekshaw Rao Farman Ali Niazi International Red Cross U.S Radio Pakistan Sam Mallckshaw A.A.K. Niazi Chittagong Pakistan Bay of Bengals Toygta Raj Bahadur Didi Pakastan Calbe Cutta Manek Ghan

Weather Blast Destroys Area With High Winds

Destructive winds gusting to 53 mph in Odessa and 100 mph in Alpine caused three Midland Odessa injuries and extensive property damage. The storm moved with a low pressure system from the west, weakening by Wednesday morning. Forecasters expect improving conditions with cooler temperatures in the high 40s to mid 50s, and winds easing to 8 to 18 mph. Robert W. Greer, 48, was hospitalized after being knocked from a truck on the Kermit Highway, suffering a broken left leg. Two Midland men were injured when a wall collapsed at a construction site in Midland.

Odessa Alpine Midland-Odessa Missouri Robert W. Greer Sprague Medical Center Hospital Kermit Highway Midland Joe Villarrel Els

Odessa Meeting Sparks Discussion On Soviet Offset Plans

Delegates from the Odessa area discuss possible offsets with the Soviet side after a long 10,000 mile journey. The talks center on potential arrangements and the timing remains uncertain, with several months as a tentative horizon.

Neers Ieak Tiscuss Noxon Newamen Page & Freed China

Freed after 19 years in prison in China

Richard G. Fecteau, 43, of Lynn Massachusetts, released after 19 years in a Chinese prison on spy charges. He described solitary confinement, limited contact with other Americans, and his hope maintained through reading English-language newspapers. He expressed optimism about U.S. China ties and said he underwent medical tests at Valley Forge Hospital with fellow former prisoners.

Philadelphia Peking Aidi Add Capital Fecteau Richard G. Fecteau Lynn Mass Hong Kong Mary Ann Harbert Palo Alto Calif Thel Hme Miss Harbert Valley Forge Medical Center Ems Fecteau China John T. Downey New Britain Conn Japan Korea Downey Air Force Phillip E. Smith Hugh Redmond Navy Robert J. Flynn

Wind And Twisters Roar Across Texas

Tornadoes battered North Central and Northeast Texas with winds up to 100 mph plus. The storms caused widespread damage across cities including El Paso Fort Worth Dallas and Arlington with trailers toppled and power lines down. No deaths reported but losses ran into millions as hangars planes and trucks were destroyed and utility poles uprooted across the state.

Associated Press Texas Acros I Mator East el Paso Alpine Army William Beaumont Fort Worth Dallas Arlington Eddy

The Quipster Help Him When He's In Trouble

The Quipster helps him when he's in trouble and he will remember you for it. The line suggests a steadfast friend who answers when needed, reinforcing loyalty and reciprocity in tough moments.

Newton Freed Of Charge

Huey Newton, Black Panther Party leader and former minister of defense, is freed as a manslaughter charge in the 1967 Oakland policeman John Frey killing is dismissed after prosecutors say a fourth trial would be futile without new evidence. Judge Hayes approved the dismissal. Newton previously served 22 months after a 1968 manslaughter conviction later reversed on appeal.

Oakland Calif Black Panther Party Huey Newton Newton Panther John Frey Lowell Jensen Superior ‘Court Jensen Superior Court William J. Hayes State Court of Appeal

Indicted: Ex-Governor Kerner faces five charges

The indictment names former Illinois governor Otto Kerner Jr along with Theodore Issacs as federal targets. Charges include bribery tax evasion perjury and conspiring to obtain about 256000 in race track stocks as bribes. The grand jury case spans 1961 to 1963 and relates to loans and stock transactions during Kerner's tenure. The case marks a rare federal indictment of an Illinois governor.

Washington (Ap Otaine William Miller Katr Kerner Come Iinois Court TI Finals Justice Department Waash Ieington Joseph Knight Oral Grand Kerner Illinois Mai ‘Land Met National Advisory Commissionner Johnson Tone Chicago Aida Isaacs Shea Nessworman Sen Fahares Theodore J. Issacs U.S Court of Appeals Hellrom

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