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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1971

Page

8

Henderson Deliberations Continue In My Lai Case

Henderson's court martial enters a second day as jurors reread Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Koster testimony. The prosecution witness testified Henderson said only 20 civilians died and that further investigation was unwarranted. The defense cites charges of failure to report war crimes and dereliction of duty amid ongoing trial intensity.

FT. Meade, Md Oran K. Henderson Samuel W. Koster My Lai Koster Henderson Americal William L. Calley Jr U.S. Army Calley Peter Wondolowski

Jacoby On Bridge By Oswald and James Jacoby

In a common three no trump hand South wins with ace of spades and faces finesses. If East holds queen and king, a wrong line can cost nine tricks though correct play allows nine bricks without club tricks. South should avoid giving East the lead and target heart and diamond plays to hold to three no trump.

South East Jack Robinson Dummy West

Bridge bidding puzzle in spades sequence query

A bridge bidding scenario asks what to do after West North East open one club pass and South holds a weak hand. The double by South and partner’s response of one spade to the double lead to a question: should you bid four spades now? The issue centers on whether a four spade contract is best or if alternate bids suit the situation.

Packy Stan Sadat Egypt Iraq Sheik Khaimah Iran Baghdad A-Rabs Jordan Hanoi Taiwan Russia Chile Allende Santiago Jand

Legal Opinion Won’t Be Quick

A Texas attorney general official says it may take 60 to 90 days to issue a legal opinion on Midland’s secession from the Permian Junior College System. Nora White noted 59 opinions are pending, with about half stamped rush. If Midland’s request isn’t deemed an emergency, the timeline remains 60 to 90 days.

Austin Texas Attorney General’s Office Midland Permian Nora White

Missing UT coed Diana Hinojosa feared foul play

Austin police informed officers nationwide that foul play is feared in the disappearance of Diana Hinojosa, 22, a University of Texas coed from Hebbronville. She was last seen about 10 p.m. while telling friends she was headed to the Lyndon B. Johnson Library. Her roommate found a shoe near their apartment, a clue city officers described as possibly hers. Hinojosa is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 125 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes.

Austin Tex Diana Hinojosa University of Texas Honojosa

New Treasurer Is Sworn In

Ro mana Banuelos was sworn in as the 34th treasurer of the United States. Secretary John B. Connally administered the oath and praised her, as Banuelos’ husband Alejandro and son Alejandro Jr. watched. Connally joked that INS General Counsel James Breen should be first introduced amid controversy surrounding the appointment.

Washington Romana Banuelos United States Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally Treasury

The Worry Clinic and Public Platform Strategy

A rambling reminiscence of Bishop Quayle in plain dress attending a lecture and a reception, followed by musings on media, intellect, and simplicity. The piece cites Prof. Lew Sarett on addressing ordinary Americans, praises a British physicist for clarity, and ends with a quip about making a program for wars and a tongue‑in‑cheek forecast of chaotic global events.

Quayle Methodist Bishop Quayle America Lew Sarett Northwestern University School of Speech Smith College

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