Laos War Nears End and Cease Fire Talks Gain Steam
A broadcast says Laos cease fire compels U.S. pullout of advisers and Thai mercenaries. U.S. Pacific Command reports continued strikes in Laos at Laotian government request as North Vietnam bolsters 65,000 troops. Phnom Penh sees government precarious amid Cambodia fighting. Lon Nol may propose Sirik Matak takeover to spur peace talks.
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Laos
U.S. Pacific Command
Honolulu
U.S
Cambodia
United States
Vientiane
CIA
North Vietnam
Third Indochina
Phnom Penh
Norodom Sihanouk
Lon Nol
Sisowath Sirik Matak
Rogers sees Laos accord as step toward Southeast Asia peace
Rogers said the Lao settlement is an important step toward solving the Indochina problem. He noted the Paris Jan 27 peace accords require a pullout of foreign forces from Laos and Cambodia, with no date set. He cited 600 North Vietnamese troops in Laos and Laos as a main transit route into South Vietnam, while warning on Cambodia and ongoing cease fire violations in South Vietnam.
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Indochina
Laos
U.S
Vietnam
Paris
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Rogers
Troika
Pathet Lao
United States
Hanoi
Vientiane
North Vietnam
Thailand
Lawmakers Report Federal Agents Asking Squirrely Questions
Austin lawmakers say Treasury agents questioned them about bank charters water districts pledge cards and possible bribery or corruption two weeks ago one rep described the questions as squirrely and a fishing expedition Senator Mauzy confirmed an inquiry by a federal agent involved in an apparent broad probe.
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The
Alamo
Harvey Katz
Dirty
Katz
Texas
State Finance Commission
Savings and Loan Association
Grand Jury
Oscar Mauzy
Dallas
Mauzy
Internal Revenue Service
Federal
Maury
Condemnation Of Buildings Recommended In Odessa
Odessa city board of survey urged the city council to remove 22 unsafe structures identified at 17 locations after reviewing 25 sites. Several properties including Patterson and Humble street blocks were listed with ownership notes, notices by mail and publication, and no owner objections received.
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Board of Survey
Odessa
Hudson
North Ejidson
Eidson
Patterson
East Olive
Humble
Atlantic
Magnolia
Myrtle
Department of Planning and Inspection
Life Slaying Sentence Is Overturned in Texas
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Dr. Archie Burkhalter’s 1970 murder conviction for the 1966 slaying of his Red Bluff partner Dr. Robert Pendleton, remanding after ruling that a key witness was not properly informed of an immunity deal. The case, tied to a 1968 indictment, noted prior quarrels and a witness involved in an alleged Murder Inc plot, with jurors not told of immunity for Del Monte Whitehurst.
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Red Bluff
Burkhalter
Pendleton
del Monte Whitehurst
Criminal Appeals Court
Whitehurst
Derailment at Pecos Causes 120000 in Damages
Clean-up crews of the Texas and Pacific Railway worked to clear debris from a Tuesday morning train derailment in Pecos that destroyed 14 cars and damaged track. Five people were injured including two Odessa men employed by E L Farmer Trucking Co. Minor burns and chemical splashes were reported. fire officials called it a miracle no explosions occurred as repairs began and trains returned to schedule.
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Pecos
Texas and Pacific Railway
Terry Goodpasture
Midland
Harold Burleson
North Lee
Odessa
Goodpasture
Medical Center Hospital
Burleson
E.L. Farmer Trucking Co
Obie Maddux
Bill Cowart
Clarence Cox
Rites Planned for Mrs. Ann Donica 86
Services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Davis-Morris Funeral Chapel Brownwood for Mrs. Ann Donica of 2019 North Ally who died Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. Burial follows at Blake Cemetery Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in charge. She was born August 7 1886 in Georgetown and married William Donica in Rising Star November 24 1907. Survivors include two sons two daughters two sisters a brother seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was a 10 year Odessa resident and member of Central Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.
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Kuta Ann Donica
North Ally
Medical Center Hospital
Davis-Morris
Brownwood
Blake Cemetery
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Odessa
Donica
Georgetown
William Donica
Rising Star
Central Baptist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
A.R. Donica
San Angelo
Mavin Donica
Texas
Wylie Duffee
West 14Th
James Webb
North Alleghancy
A.B. Walters
Phoenix
Ariz
O.T. Daugherty
Addie L. Breed
C.E. Foster
Clovis
N.M
Charles _Ernest Foster
Hamlin Memorial
United Methodist Church
Farwell
Tex
Elk City
Okla
Sherwood Mortuary
Ollin County
Bers
Presbyterian Church
Ienors
Jury declares Midland teen insane in assault case
Midland 18 year old Charles Berry was ruled insane by a 142nd District Court jury and ordered committed to Rusk State Hospital. He faces trial on an assault with intent to rape charge for a Oct 27 1972 attack on a 71 year old Midland woman if regained sanity at the state hospital.
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Midland
Charles Berry
Rusk State Hospital
State Hospital
Odessa Calendar Sees Local Meetings and Gatherings
Tomorrow in Odessa events include Noon gatherings at Downtown Lions and Inn of the Golden West Ballroom, a 5 PM Civitan meeting at Bonanza Steakhouse, and 6 30 PM Lions and Sand Restaurant doings. Also at 7 30 PM Basin Lions and West Texas Gem Society meet, plus 7 30 PM VFW Post events and a school board training at Administration Building.
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Downtown
Lions
Inn of the Golden West
Ector County School Board
Eighth and Lee
Rites Tuesday For Odessan Residents Passings
Obituary notices from Odessa area death notices include Jane Marie Davies 58 of 604 West 33rd died at Medical Center Hospital after one day of hospitalization. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her parents two sons a daughter two sisters and 14 grandchildren. Also listed are Lona Hooper 75 of Fort Stockton and William I Winter 59 former Alpine mayor with service details. Clarence Henry Patterson 70 Hobbs with First Christian Church service. Mrs Sidney M Watt Tulsa Okla mother of local resident G Harvey Dunn Jr.. and Odessa High Band Boosters meeting details.
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Jane Marie Davies
West 33Rd
Medical Center Hospital
Hubbard-Kelly
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Lingleville
George E. Davies
Hobbs
N.M
Ronny F. Duke
Dallas
Patricia Pulliam
Mexia
Gerry Miles
Odessa
Wanda Carey
West 26Th
William I
Winter Alpine
Bill) Winter
Alpine
San Antonio
First United Methodist Church
Elm Grove
Pecos
Monahans
Fort Stockton
Sul Ross State University
Comstock
Winter Cleaners
Winter
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Alpine Rotary Club
Sul Ross
William Harrell Winter
Cheryl Winter
Sidney M. Witt
Tulsa
Okla
Sidney M. Watt
G. Harvey Dunn Jr
Fair Oaks Circle
Memorial Park
Moore Funeral Home
Witt
Clement A. Evans
Odessa Navy Man Killed In Collision
A Naval dental technician from Odessa died in a head on collision near Dead: six others perished including residents of Jacksonville North Carolina Police said the Snodgrass Gajewski crash also involved a third vehicle. Survivors include Mary Wiggins and her son Robert of Kinston. Swindle's funeral pending. he was stationed at Cherry Point and a Permian High School graduate.
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Jacksonville
N.C
Naval
Odessa
Patrick Mayo Swindle
Marvin Swindle
East Fifth
Lewis Edward Snodgrass
Danny L. Willis
David G. Sharp
James K. Zearbauch
Thomas Edward Gajewski
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Swindle
Paul A. Rix
Cherry Point
Navy
Permian High School
St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Ector County
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Andrews Highway
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Basin Lion’s den
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Broncho Chevrolet
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Church of Christ
C.J. Carroll
Rosie King
C.H. Patterson Hobbs
Clarence Henry
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Lea General Hospital
First Christian Church
Memory Gardens
Griffin Funeral Home
Odd Fellows Lodge No. 9
Odessa High Band Boosters
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Denver City
Singleton Funeral
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