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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the national traffic death toll reached 207 midway through the second day of the four day Fourth of July weekend. Showers affected parts of the Southeast and midcontinent, while dry conditions prevailed across most of the country aiding travel.
The National Safety Council reports a deadly Independence Day holiday period with an estimated 700 to 800 Americans killed in four days due to motor vehicle and boating accidents. A Lake Easy accident near Lake Wales, Florida left seven children and a man dead when a small boat overturned. an 11 year old girl survived clinging to the boat.
OSNABRUECK Germany AP three former Nazi SS members were found guilty of wartime murder of 22 Jews in Italy and sentenced to life in prison. Names: Hans Roehner Hans Krueger Herbert Schenelle. Two others got three years for aiding in the killings. Trial spanned 77 days with 180 witnesses.
A feature explores the era’s dream of an atom becoming real and hints at political tensions as President Johnson contemplates not running, with potential effects on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A two car crash on Andrews Highway near 38th killed 36 year old Odessa resident Cordova and left three others injured including a hospitalized man with head injuries. Pryor died at Medical Center Hospital after the impact and emergency arrival. Wagner brothers suffered facial injuries and broken jaw while one was treated and released. Police continued the probe and sought to confirm Pryor's passenger status in Calvert’s car.
In Saigon and the DMZ area US forces fought back as B52 bombers confronted Soviet missiles. Eight engine bombers met antiaircraft missiles but were not hit. Fighter-bombers hit a missile site while 22 raids targeted supply lines. Ground troops uncovered two arms caches raising the total found since Wednesday to five, including a bunker complex 33 miles north of Saigon with rockets launchers mortars and shells. Maj. Gen. Hay said to seize weapons before they can be moved. South Vietnamese infantry aided the discoveries.
Archibald A. Sproul, 53, a longtime Virginia Maryland National Guard major general, said he resigned his command over orders during this year’s Washington and Baltimore riots. He criticized Washington orders to troops, stating he would not participate in protecting lawlessness and noted he could have served another decade. He received the Legion of Merit for his World War II service and retirement ceremonies last month.
Miami boy Billy Hines, then seven, leaped between a husky shepherd and two year old Robbie Ellenberger to save him from a vicious dog. Now at nine, after 270 stitches and years of plastic surgery, Billy shows a near normal smile and continues treatment until adulthood.
John Hamton Morris, a 48 year old prisoner being moved from Leavenworth to San Francisco, freed momentarily from two deputy marshals on a Trans World Airlines flight with 71 passengers. He claimed dynamite and guns and tried to force a hijack to Hermosillo before guards restrained him and the plane landed at McCarran Field. FBI said he would face a federal grand jury on attempted hijacking charges.
A compact profile notes a 16 year old with clear driving ambition. It emphasizes youth energy and forward focus, highlighting early steps toward future aims and the determined mindset shaping their path.
A wooden footbridge crowded with spectators for a Fourth of July display collapsed into Lake Sacajawea in Longview Washington. Up to 200 people were on the span when it fell injuring at least 89, with seven hospitalized and two cases of broken legs. Skindivers reported no bodies found as rescue crews searched the lake.
Clouds and occasional showers keep the Permian Basin cool with no major weather changes. Odessa had showers after the Independence Day Parade, with totals from multiple towns showing scattered light rainfall. highs near 82, with cooler El Paso at 70. Forecast calls for more light showers through Saturday.
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