Oil field worker dies after tank heater treater fire near Notrees
Thomas Jefferson Pursley a 54 year old Odessa area oil field roustabout died when flames engulfed a heater treater he was repairing on a Shell tank battery about 11 4 miles south of Notrees Witnesses a four man crew reportedly saw the blaze but could not rescue him He was found with clothing on fire and had jumped to the ground
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Robert Kevil
Jack Hatfield
Perry
Medical Center Hospital
Wean
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Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Henry Engbrecht
First Church of God
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Live Oak County
Killeen
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Noel Davis
Essex
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Henry Pursley
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Greek Military Regime Moves Toward Civilian Rule
Top figures of the Greek regime resign to form a civilian government as the junta shifts from military to civilian status. Premier Papadopoulos, Deputy Premier Papagos, and Economy Minister Makarezos retire as generals, signaling planned elections and a new constitution. Constantine’s countercoup failed, the monarchy likely to stay, and a referendum may be set.
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Self-Help Peace Corps Policy Teaches Self-Help
Inside Today's Odessa American a feature explains the Private Peace Corps approach focused on teaching self help. The story outlines goals, methods, and community applications to empower participants through practical skills and cooperative action.
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Financial News
Johnson urges talks as path to peace in Vietnam
President Johnson says North Vietnam must halt infiltrations and accept a one vote in the South while urging informal talks with the Viet Cong and NLF. He outlines five conditions tied to Geneva accords and says domestic unemployment measures may be needed to fund jobs for the hard core. Johnson spoke in a pretaped interview en route to Australia and notes Thieu also seeks talks with Hanoi.
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U.S. to Begin Major Troop Pullout From Germany in April
The Pentagon announced that up to 35,000 Army and Air Force personnel will begin withdrawing from Germany to the United States in April. The redeployment aims to reduce overseas spending while keeping forces ready to redeploy if needed.
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Blanketed Stranger Reveals Poker Hint On Street
A passerby stopped to note a man wrapped in a blanket, guessing he was a poker player. The man replied he was not a gambler, but had just left two men who were.
Johnson Arrives For Holt Rites
President Johnson landed in Canberra to honor the late Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt with memorial services. He traveled from Washington via stops in California Hawaii and American Samoa, carrying strong Vietnam war alignment with Australia. Other allied leaders and 6000 Australian troops are involved as Melbourne hosts the gathering.
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Chung Hee Park
South Korea
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Thailand
Wilson
Prince Charles
Queen Elizabeth II
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Honolulu
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President Moves To Curb Spending In Pacific Visit
President Johnson signed a $4.3 billion spending cut on his plane en route to Australia after a congressional mandate. The action could pave a tax increase next year as Mills links the cut to the proposed 10 percent income tax surcharge. Johnson stops in Pago Pago before Canberra and Melbourne to honor Harold Holt and discuss allied efforts in Vietnam.
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Storm Toll Rises to 62 Across Regions
A storm system delivering 4 to 7 inches of snow battered the Southwest while tornadoes struck the South for a third straight day, according to United Press International.
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Heart Patient Deteriorating In Cape Town
Cape Town AP report states heart transplant patient Louis Washkansky, 53, worsened with breathing aided by ventilation. Earlier comments by Dr. Barnard claimed improving lungs, no heart rejection signs, but bulletin notes further deterioration and stable pulse.
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South Africa
Louis Washkansky
Groote Schuur Hospital
Christian N. Barnard
Washkansky
Barnard
Unseasonable Warmth Eyed Before Pacific Cold Front
Permian Basin forecasters expect a Pacific cold front to move in tonight after unseasonably warm weather today. Odessa-Midland may see little severe weather. temps near 70 today with a 10 percent chance of snow in the Panhandle and showers elsewhere. A Arctic front is anticipated Thursday, with dense fog along the Texas coast and a cool spell toward week’s end.
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