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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
4
Wayne G Brandstadt answers reader questions on inguinal and other hernias, discussing when surgical repair is advised, risks of delay, outcomes of prior repairs, and the role of hernias in obesity and unrelated lumps. He notes common causes, possible complications, and when to seek removal of related lesions.
A garbled report notes Sen Philip Marthas of Marys University proposing an Upward Bound style program for low income students to prepare for college through a federally controlled six week effort. Advocates aim to create a federal college pathway, while critics warn of expense and political control.
A 1908 contest offers a free refurnish to the owner of the worst looking office in West Texas. Entry blanks are available by writing or visiting the office. the contest closes Saturday June 29 1908.
California voters faced a final showdown between Kennedy and McCarthy with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT as turnout was expected to surge. Kennedy led in polls but undecided voters could tilt the result. Reagan stood unopposed for the GOP. A California Senate race featured Kuchel versus Rafferty. Kennedy and McCarthy also campaigned in South Dakota where Humphrey supporters urged a Johnson pledge.
In Michigan the fight for the 96 delegates to the Democratic National Convention centers on Hubert Humphrey versus Kennedy and McCarthy. Party regulars back Humphrey urged by old-line loyalties while Kennedy and McCarthy forces maneuver to win individual delegates. Delegates from Detroit Ann Arbor and East Lansing hint at split loyalties as methodical internal rules and local power structures shape the outcome.
The Associated Press reports six primaries across the nation with California as the focus of hot campaigning between Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy. Kennedy faces McCarthy for delegates in California while contests in New Jersey and South Dakota shape the Democratic and Republican paths with Nixon era politics and Humphrey opposition debates noted. Washington and Milwaukee figures loom as GOP planning for the national convention as Kennedy and McCarthy spar over attacks and coalition ideas.
The California presidential primary features Democratic contenders Kennedy McCarthy Lynch and an unfixed delegation, and Republican favorite son Reagan with 174 Democratic and 86 Republican convention votes at stake. Nixon returns to unveil new campaign, while South Dakota and other states report varying delegate counts.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey pledged that if elected president he would mobilize Americans to pursue peaceful social change abroad and reallocate funds from military programs to development. He outlined a national service system, incentives for institutions, and broadened aid through World Bank UN and regional bodies while stressing relaxation of tensions and multilateral aid. He spoke at the Coast Guard Academy and planned further stops including Bal Harbour Florida and Colorado Springs.
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