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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1965
Page
5
Imogene J. Freer of 1107 Garnet Odessa is among 1 173 students awarded degrees by Michigan State University at fall quarter commencement. Freer earned a Doctor of Philosophy in adult education.
Washington AP reports world hunger in 1970 may show a food supply deficit around 6.8 billion dollars or a calorie shortfall near 2 billion. The estimate frames the coming shortage as a global nutrition challenge.
Thousands of island fishermen remain unaccounted four days after a killer cyclone hit East Pakistan Bay of Bengal coast. Over 10,000 killed, 140 mph winds and 12-foot waves. rescue teams report heavy losses on Sanadia Island and Sonadia with limited details. Authorities seek to restore communications to estimate deaths and plan relief. Also included is a U.S. Agriculture study on world hunger noting two-thirds of the globe faces diet deficits and projecting $6.8 billion shortfall in 1970.
London observers say Britain faces a final split over Rhodesia as an oil embargo tests the unity of the government and opposition. Prime Minister Harold Wilson faces sharp criticism from conservatives and questions about his pledge not to punish Rhodesia as Parliament prepares a foreign affairs debate.
Striking Delano grape workers backed by NFWA and AFL CIO pledge aid from across the nation and plan to ask Governor Edmund G Brown to intervene. Cesar Chavez will send a telegram urging negotiation while a nationwide boycott of Delano grapes and Schenley wines gains support from CORE and SNCC leaders.
President Johnson joined a Christmas event for 150 area children in the East Room. Luci Johnson and the President sat for ice cream as Santa arrived amid cheers from the kids and workers at the Southwest Community House event. A brief music program preceded the party with Swedish pianist Kabi Laretei.
Don Kitchel, former Goldwater campaign manager, says the Arizona senator remains GOP head with a strong following. He cautions Goldwater may not seek renomination but predicts higher 1968 poll figures. Kitchel also comments on Nixon as a potential candidate and discusses the John Birch Society.
Odessa residents Robert Galyon 26 and Marl Alexander 52 were released to Crane County officers Saturday after arrest on felony check swindle charges in Crane County. Both men resided at 901 West 28th.
In Santo Domingo a Friday night assassination targets Plinip Concepcion secretary general of FENA amid a power struggle between the Free Labor Movement and the Foupsa-Desirado leftist confederation. UPI reports fear of retaliations as several locals desert Foupsa. Three Foupsa directors are cited.
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