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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1969

Page

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Odessa Names Tomlin as Police Chief to Replace Cariker

Odessa announces Jack Tomlin 47 will take over as police chief at month end, replacing retiring chief Jess Cariker who led the department for 16 years. Tomlin joined the force years ago and has served as assistant chief. Cariker plans an extended vacation after retirement plans became public on Monday.

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Solon Calls for Moratorium on Viet Talk

Washington AP Senator Mansfield urges a moratorium on criticism of U S war policy until after President Nixon meets South Vietnamese leader Thieu at Midway Island. He says the President is in a difficult spot and that most will restrain themselves while Paris talks continue. Further remarks appear on page 2-A.

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Senate Panel Okays Burger Nomination for Chief Justice

Washington AP reports the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced President Nixon's pick Warren E Burger to become chief justice. Burger pledged to support full financial disclosures for federal judges and to list outside income and affiliations. He named six organizations including Georgetown University and the Institute of Criminal Law alongside relatives and professional associations. The nomination moves toward full Senate action with Mansfield predicting no action before next week.

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Two Coeds Slain in New Jersey Murder Case

Autopsy reports indicate stab wounds in the deaths of Susan Davis of Camp Hill Pennsylvania and Miss Perry of Camp Hill or nearby, with investigations led by New Jersey medical examiner Dr Edwin Albano. Police say both women, about 20 years old, were found slain while traveling with plans that included a trip toward Durham.

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Convict Surrenders After Brief Flight

Convict and a daughter Nyle Brown escaped from the Robeson County prison earlier. Mrs. Brown visited Monday night and was held. The suspect surrendered after a brief flight and an armed escape ended with officers recovering a rifle and 100 pistols in the Wilcox home.

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Oilers sign multimillion three year pact

The Harmoneton Oilers reportedly secure a contract estimated at not less than 125000 dollars for the next three years. The deal underscores ongoing player movements and financial terms shaping the league.

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Destroyer Evans cut in two after collision near Saigon

In Pearl Harbor era style wrecks, the destroyer Evans broke amidship after a Melbourne rammed it 240 miles southeast of Saigon during maneuvers. One American sailor is dead, 73 are missing, 200 survivors including Cmdr McLemore. Melbourne reported no casualties and ferried survivors to Kearsarge. A second, chaotic scene in Kansas City followed as a fire damaged an apartment building, with a 30-unit complex and 15 dozen residents displaced amid a multi-ship evacuation and a three-alarm blaze.

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Rain Falls Across Odessa Area Amid Mixed Weather

Rain fell in the Odessa Midland region around 12 21 am with scattered showers continuing. Temperatures near 80 degrees were recorded at the Terminal weather station and a 30 percent chance of more rain lingered as authorities monitored thundery activity and possible light showers across West Texas and the Permian Basin.

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No Survivors Visible In Tragedy Area

In the South China Sea the destroyer Frank E. Evans was cut in two by the Australian aircraft carrier Melbourne. Oil slicks spread as searchers failed to find survivors or debris from the night collision. The Evans sank, while the Melbourne listed and drifted, with debris and shattered hull fragments visible.

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Probe Stated In Disaster

A limited, unclear report from AP notes a probe into a disaster with mentions of the Pentagon and figures Evans and Melbourne Australia. Details are fragmentary as officials declined to comment on several points amid ongoing inquiries.

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