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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1968

Page

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Talks in Paris Signal Shift in Vietnam Peace Efforts

U S envoys report Hanoi floated a possible shift in stance as talks aimed at ending the Vietnam conflict progress, with North Vietnam hinting talks could begin if bombing stopped. The exchange centers on easing pressure and moving toward a potential agreement before a key parliamentary recess.

Paris Hanoi Nam United Cyrus R Johnson United Sttates Anhandle

Weather and political headlines mix in scattered Texas and Paris

A volatile weather pattern drenched many Texas towns with up to about 3 inches of rain, cool air moved in from the north with temperatures in the 60s to 70s, and fronts with storms affected North and Northwest Texas. Separately in Paris talks, North Vietnam pressed concessions, Tho joined delegation as Thuy urged end to bombing for broader settlement.

Electra Wichita Falls River Valley Paris U. S. Weather Bureau Harriman Ie Cer U.d Xuan Thuy Hanoi United States Thuy South Vietnam North Vietnam le Duc Tho Tho Ho Chi Minh le Duan Nhan Dan Rensn Wssaine Re jThe Jpublic Vietnam Texas Sturday Denison Dallas Brownwood San Angelo Marfa Upper Panhandle Weather Bureau Oklahoma

Lubbock Demo Takes Victory

The Associated Press reports Lt. Gov. Preston Smith, 56, defeated Don Yarborough for the Democratic nomination for governor. With 250 of 254 counties reporting, Smith led 732,962 to 595,555, sweeping county after county and signaling a likely election victory in Texas due to Democratic dominance in state offices.

Associated Press Preston Smith Don Yarborough Smith Texas Yarborough Austin John Connally Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy

Traffic Toll Climbs Past 300 Mark

President Lyndon Johnson voted in nearby Johnson City as Texans faced a crowded state race. May 4 primary survivors, including Smith and Yarborough, battled turnout among Mexican American voters while a large precinct with predominantly Black voters swung toward Yarborough. Memorial Day weekend toll rose to 323 with 488 deaths in a nonholiday four days, prompting safety cautions from Howard Pyle and the National Safety Council.

Smith Yarborough Austin Lyndon B. Johnson Bianco County Johnson City LBI Johnson John Connally Texas Paul Eggers Wichita Falls Texas Election Bureau Howard Pyle National Safety Council Pyle Lounc America

Thousands Rally as De Gaulle Crisis Deepens in France

Paris reports tens of thousands marching led by the National Students and Union against President Charles de Gaulle. Riots prompt police withdrawal. De Gaulle backs by calling for broad support for the June 23 and 30 National Assembly elections. Street action slows but sentiment remains tense across the country.

Jean Pierre Vigier Communist Party de Gaulle Montparnasse Seine National Students Union Rue de Rennes Boulevard Montparnasse Latin Quarter Daniel Cohn-Bendit Sorbonne Matara Paris Sion Jacques Sauvageot National Students and Revolution Charles de Demonstration Gaulle Iin France Colin-Bendit National Assembly

The Quipster Mamma Owl Worried Over Baby Owl

The Quipster Mamma Owl worries about her baby who shows a dismissive attitude and seems not to care about anything at all.

Mamma Owl

Helen Keller dies at 87 after long illness in Connecticut

EASTON Conn AP Helen Keller famed blind and deaf author and advocate dies at home near Westport after a prolonged illness. She would have been 88 June 27. Dr Ferris Chick said she died peacefully with a smile. Keller rose from childhood illness to become a global symbol of courage and service to the handicapped.

Ala Anne Sullivan Macy Miss Keller Mark Twain Napoleon Helen Keller Arcan Ridge Westport Conn Dr. Chick Arthur Alexander Graham Bell Keller Perkins School of the Blind Watertown Mass Macy

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