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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1968

Page

3

Federal camp wrangle over June 19 protest in West Texas

The piece reports Sen Robert Byrd demand to close the SCLC camp on federal property by June 23 amid protests on Juneteenth. It quotes Byrd and Udall opposing extensions, with Abernathy and others resisting. It notes broader civil rights tension, including police and court actions, and references a related El Paso reader letter about discrimination and June 19 celebrations.

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RAPID READING RATE CALL FE 7 3185

A brief classified style item notes a rapid reading rate program or offer with a contact number FE 7 3185. The readable text centers on promoting a speed reading service and provides a single telephone contact.

Texans debate daylight saving and latest sunsets

In Austin AP reports lawmakers and citizens argue over exempting Texas from daylight saving time. Sunset times vary by city from 8:26 in Houston to 9:15 if El Paso used central time, with Lubbock and Amarillo at 9:02 and 9:05 respectively. The issue hinges on federal law and potential state action.

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Bridge Winners Are Announced in Odessa Clubs

Winners in duplicate bridge play were announced across Odessa venues last week. At the Odessa Duplicate Club on Tuesday, first went to Mrs. Bill Stewart and Mrs. John Norman, with second to Mrs. Fred Lugenheim and Mrs. Verna Whiddon and third to Mike Terk and Jay Terk. Odessa Country Club on Wednesday saw first and second tied between Mrs. Phil Terk I and Mrs. J. H. Spiehart and Mrs. W. B. Costin and Mrs. J. L. Robinson. third went to Mrs. $. P. Hubbard and Mrs. J. M. Brumfield. Odessa Redbud Thursday Club listed first for Mrs. Wayne and Mrs. Jean Hogg, second for Mrs. Joe Meisen and Mrs. F. R. Taylor, and third for Mrs. Phil Terk and Mrs. Neal Ferguson. Friday’s Redbud results had first place to Mrs. Phil Terk and Mrs. Bill Stewart, with second and third shared by Mrs. John Norman and Mrs. Mike Morrison and by Mrs. Lynch and T. Walker. Special Session SANTA FE, N.M. AP, recounts the 13th special session since statehood as the Legislature convened recently.

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