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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1967

Page

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Chinese-born UC Berkeley scientist renounces U.S. citizenship

Dr. Paul H. Liu, 49, a Chinese-born UC Berkeley biochemistry figure, spent 30 hours at the Lown Bridge seeking entry to Communist China. Officials say he renounced U.S. citizenship, sought a China visa, but border guards refused for lack of proper documents. Liu then returned to the crown colony upon British guidance.

Hong Kong UPI University of California U.S China Paul H. Liu Lown Bridge University of California At Berkeley Liu Department of Biochemistry Washington

Greek King Won't Lose His Power

The proposed Greek constitution would keep King Constantine's powers unchanged, while Premier George Papadopoulos says elections will not be held while risks of communism exist. The 118-article draft, prepared by a 20-member jurist panel, is to be submitted to the government.

Athens UPI Constantine George Papadopoulos Papadopolous Panayotis Pipinellis Papadopoulos Jurists

Frigid Air Holds Nation in Cold Wave

A frigid air mass spreads across most of the nation leaving only the eastern third milder. Temperatures drop to 60 below in regions from eastern Colorado to Wisconsin while Pueblo Colorado ties a long standing record at 8 below.

United Press International Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Pueblo Colo Arizona Grand Canyon Miles City Mont

Coldest Weather Expected in Seasonal Freeze Warning

The U S Weather Bureau issued a hard freeze warning for Saturday morning predicting the coldest weather of the season. Forecasters noted subfreezing lows with clear skies and a warming trend starting in the north and west Saturday.

U.S Terminal Washington Odessa Laredo Texas Big Spring McAllen Dalhart Victoria

Five Youths Paid As Federal Antipoverty Program Staff

Five youths tied to a Chicago slum project were paid up to 6500 annually as teachers and administrators in a federally funded antipoverty effort aimed at boosting literacy and job skills among teenage gang members. Several accused of rape and murder remained on the payroll while the program faced calls for reform.

South Side Slum Arthur M. Brazier Woodlawn Brazier Washington Alan Beals Great Lakes OEO

Burglars Steal Over 100000 In Odessa Jewelry Heist

Zales downtown Odessa store at 422 North Grant suffered a theft of more than 100000 in gems and cash after intruders smashed walls from Preslar's Fashion Lanes into the vault. The crime, the costliest here in years, triggered a joint FBI local probe with agents in Midland seeking leads on interstate transportation of stolen property.

Zale’s Odessa North Grant Midland Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Southwest Zale Kruger’s Olan T. Miles

Santa in Wig Stuns Christmas Party Crowd

The old quip notes a lone attendee in a wig at a Christmas party, highlighting Santa Claus as the only person to arrive with such attire.

Santa Claus

War march for Vietnam families to pray, not protest

Rio Grande Valley residents plan a dawn march from Mercedes to San Juan 13 miles away to attend a 9 a.m. mass. Organizer Simon Calvillo calls it a sacrifice in support of soldiers in Vietnam and asks participants to pray for their safety.

Mercedes Tex UPI Rio ‘Grande Valley Vietnam San Juan U. S. Highway 83 San Juan Catholic Simon Calvillo

Still Keeping Steps Secret Still Keeping Steps Secret

President Johnson flew to Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam to visit U S troops amid secrecy. He spoke to airmen at Korat and Cam Ranh Bay after travels from Australia and Thailand, praising their role and noting the base’s large size and security.

Saigon UPS Johnson Cam Ranh Bay U. S America U.S Vietnam Korat Thailand Ing U

Christmas Travel Rush Braces For Deadly weekend

National Safety Council estimates from 625 to 725 Americans may die in traffic crashes over the holiday period. Cold weather grips the West with subzero temperatures in Montana Colorado Nebraska Iowa and Wisconsin, while the East enjoys springlike 60s in New York City as travelers crowd O Hare and other terminals for three day Christmas travel.

United Press International National Safety Council Montana Colorado Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin New York Chicago O’hare

Rites Slated For Victims Of Tragedy

Point Pleasant West Virginia town prepares memorial services for dead and missing after the Silver Bridge collapse. Winds and rough river hinder search as divers and cranes resume work. toll listed at 32 known dead with 13 missing.

Point Pleasant W. Va UPI Ohio River

She Had Real Bad Day With Her Auto

A Fayetteville woman said she had a terrible day with her car. She parked downtown, returned to find the key failed, a mechanic changed the ignition, and someone had switched her license plates. Later she found clothes missing from the car after discovering she and another woman had mixed up their identical vehicles.

Fayetteville, Ark UPI Fayetteville

Rams meet Packers in NFL playoff clash

In the National Football League playoff spotlight the hungry Los Angeles Rams face the defending champion Green Bay Packers. The top game headlines on page 1 B. Page 8 B notes a separate safety inquiry into a cave‑in site in German California.

Los Angeles Rams Green Bay Packers German Calif

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