No Charges Filed After Odessa Gun Battle Killings
An elderly 74 year old man was killed in a running gun battle in Odessa near the A-2 Mart in the 500 block of South Grant. Police say the incident began from an argument at Kelly’s store and involved a pawn shop operator, Grant Kelly. Detectives interviewed witnesses as they prepared a report for the Ector County grand jury. No charges will be filed until the grand jury reviews the case.
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Jack Tidwell
RFK Death Shakes Humprhey McCarthy Race
RFK death shocks the Democratic contest between Humphrey and McCarthy as Kennedy’s assassination and fallout reframe the 1958 nomination fight. Kennedys death shifts momentum toward Humphrey while McCarthy presses primaries with backroom delegate battles and campaign planning disrupted.
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Johnson Proclaims National Mourning for Kennedy
President Johnson urged a day of national mourning on June 8 for Robert F. Kennedy and ordered flags at half staff until his burial. He formed a 10 member commission to study violence and assassination and urged laws to curb gun violence. Abby the tropical storm caused deaths and flooding in Florida and along the coast.
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Transit Units Begin Moving Across France
Paris reports widespread resumption of public transport after 20 days of strikes. Subways and buses largely normal, trains back on major stations. Taxis still absent as drivers decide Friday on returning. Unrest sparked jams and protests while Renault faced police action at Flins. Wage settlements follow, with transport workers securing raises and a 14 percent overall package for gas and electricity staff.
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Rains Flood Portions Of South Texas Area
Severe storms drenched South Texas with up to three feet of water on U S 90 between Luling and Harwood as the Weather Bureau warned of possible late day and Friday thundershowers. Gusty winds, high waves, and boats damaged coastal facilities accompanied heavy rain in Cotulla Victoria San Angelo and College Station.
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Submarine Scorpion Presumed Lost with 99 Crew
NORFOLK AP aged reports confirm the submarine Scorpion and its 99 crew are presumed lost after an extensive search. Autopsy underway on Kennedy to determine cause of death. details limited as officials review brain damage from the assassination.
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Sul Ross State College Drops Baseball in Alpine
Local report notes Sul Ross State College in Alpine has dropped its baseball program. The item appears on page 3 B of the Odessa American, with related briefs cataloged under sports and university notices.
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Alpine
California
Thomas Kuchel
Kennedy dies after assassination at Los Angeles hotel
Sen Robert F Kennedy died at 3 44 a m CDT after being shot at the Ambassador Hotel. His wife Ethel was at his bedside as his body prepared for transport to New York for burial at Arlington National Cemetery likely beside his brother John. Officials declared a national day of mourning and a state of mourning was set in California. Police issued a bulletin for a woman seen with Sirhan Sirhan prior to the shooting.
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The Quipster Sign In a Restaurant
A short sign in a restaurant urges diners not to ask for credit and reflects a humorous rule about anticipating meals. The message implies a lighthearted challenge to patrons about payment expectations.
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