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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
1
A storm system hit near Odessa Texas with high winds and a tornado watch lasting hours. The weather disruption caused damage in places, while most of the region avoided major severe weather Friday night.
A sudden 5:30 p.m. storm near Golden Acres Country Club east of Odessa damaged the clubhouse roof, toppled a tree, and overturned a tin shed near a tee box. Doby Johnson watched the roof blow off and described hail the size of peas. No injuries were reported as golfers sheltered in small buildings. radar showed no tornado, though winds were likely gusting over 80 mph.
Brewster County Grand Jury on Friday night indicted Assistant Alpine Police Chief F L Powers Jr for alleged crimes without malice in Alpine Texas. The case alleges involvement in an incident described in court records and assigns authorities to pursue further legal action.
Boston AP report: Dr Benjamin Spock and three codefendants convicted of conspiracy to counsel youths to dodge the draft. Marcus Raskin acquitted. Coffin Ferber Goodman convicted alongside Spock. sentencing set for July 10. Prosecution by John Wall. Spock vows appeal. Coffin shows calm.
A Geneva based panel of medical specialists from surgeons immunologists and heart experts outlines criteria for irreversible brain death and complete cardiac failure as prerequisites for a heart transplant decision. The guidelines insist two independent teams and a patient condition evaluation to ensure eligibility besides documenting loss of brain function and non-salvageable heart state.
The article outlines likely budget cuts across services amid pressure to reduce costs in the U S defense program including missile defense space projects and Navy and Army modernization. It notes possible arbitrary savings after Congress directs program eliminations and cites Senate and House input.
A brief item notes a woman driver who made a U turn then changed her mind, illustrating a witty origin of the phrase Uturn as a playful anecdote about decision making.
About 1,500 rescue workers combed through Tracy Minnesota as the May tornado killed at least nine people and injured 300. The storm demolished or damaged 300 homes and businesses while leaving St. Mary’s Church and school intact. Guardsmen Civil Defense Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteers aided efforts as authorities planned power and water restoration by nightfall.
Paris police cleared the Odeon Theater of more than 1,000 protesters with 208 young people yielding under a voluntary exit. Officers kept force minimal as they listed seized weapons and gear. Rebels at the Sorbonne and University of Paris halls expelled about 20 mercenaries. five leaders were arrested in a stolen car.
A asteroid whizzed past Earth on near miss trajectory prompting astronomers to note the event with little public attention. Researchers confirmed a close approach but cited no damage or injuries. The encounter occurred as sky watchers tracked celestial objects from observatories and noted the asteroid's rapid pass.
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