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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1969

Page

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North Vietnamese Step Up Attacks Near Laos and Cambodia

Saigon reports North Vietnamese troops increased assaults on U S bases near Laos and Cambodia as B52 bombers marked the war’s fourth anniversary. Hits on the 1st Brigade base near Khe Sanh left 35 enemy dead. US losses 10 killed, 12 wounded. Further fighting near War Zone C and a rubber plantation area caused multiple American and Vietnamese casualties.

Saigon Laos Cambodia U.S 5Th Mechanized Infantry Khe Sanh U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division Cambo

Police Slay Texas Sniper After Ambush

FAIRFIELD Texas AP A man who fired on motorists along U S 75 Tuesday and died in a hail of police gunfire was described as a well grounded businessman JC File 53 of Elkhart Texas shot near two roadblocks a mile north of Fairfield Charles Cooksey of Palestine Police Department said he had known Fitel for years Elkhart lies about 10 miles south of Palestine

Fairfield Tex U.S. 75 JC. File Elkhart Charles Cooksey Palestine Police Department Fite Palestine Richmond

High Court Justices Oppose Proposed Ethics Code

AP report outlines business history of a man who ran a supermarket in El Hart then a cafe. It notes tensions over a proposed ethical code tied to Chief Officers and Justice Warren, amid a shooting incident and Warren’s resignation context.

Elhart Cooksey Washington Fite Earl Warren Supreme Court Ennis Warren Jjustice Abe Fortas Warren E. Burger Warren Court Forraster Wolfson Family Foundation

Hailstorms Slam Amarillo Shocking Texas Panhandle

Huge hailstones battered Amarillo causing extensive damage to shopping centers schools and homes. Police guarded damaged stores as residents sought treatment for scalp cuts from ice chunks larger than baseballs. One resident recalled a soft ball sized hailstone shattering a back window and screen.

Oklahoma Amarillo Jerry Wagner

Dry Warmth In Basin Aims For Odessa Area

A dry warming trend moved into the Odessa area Tuesday afternoon with little moisture expected for several days. Temperatures reached 90 Tuesday and were forecast to hit 93 Wednesday and Thursday with cool nights continuing. The Weather Bureau reported clouds will be partly cloudy with no rain likely soon, and storm activity remained confined to northern Texas near Amarillo.

Odessa U. S Midland-Odessa Odessa-Midland Amarillo Fort Worll Galveston Oklawama City

Liberal NYC mayoral primary ends in tight race

New York City's mayoral primary results show Liberal candidate Procaccino leading with 1252,283 votes, Wagner 221,605, Badillo 215,381, Mailer 41,136, Scheuer 33,631. Lindsay trails after a strong but challenged bid as party divisions loom and Marchi remains in the backdrop. The outcome signals a close contest on the November ballot amid party strife and shifting alliances.

New York Puerto Rico Robert F. Wagner Norman Mailer Ann James H. Scheuer lAngeles Minneapolis Con Lindsay Wagner Badillo Mailer Scheuer John V. Lindsay Staten Island Lindsay John J. Marchi Easy

City politics shift as Proaccacini leads five democrats

The unofficial count shows Mario Proaccacini narrowly defeating Wagner in a five man Democratic field with 111,725 to 106,358. Lindsay warns of a mood of hostility but expects reason to return before November while Yorty wins reelection after a campaign stressing law and order. Bronx Borough President Badillo’s campaign notes race tensions.

Wagner Mario A. Procaccini Lindsay Los Angeles Minneapolis Sam Yorty Thomas Bradley Bronx Yer Man Badillo Suc

Israeli Jets Strike Front North of Jordan River

Reports describe large Israeli air strikes near the Jordan River north of the Dead Sea with hazardous devices and smoke clouds. An American tourist, Shirley Anderson, 26, of Rochester NY, was fatally injured at the Kallia resort area amid rising tensions.

Jerusalem Jordan River Dead Sea Kallia Sea of Galilee Amman Plantati Wadi Alyae Jordan Valley Tiberias Tirat Sin Beisan Gaza Strip Gazal Jordan Shirley Anderson Rochester U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Miss Anderson Israel Kinshasa

Budget Approval Clears Hurdles in Texas State Budget

Atty Gen Crawford Martin ruled that Six million in revenue from the cigarette tax can be counted in the 1989-70 fiscal year and allowed the $61 million teacher pay raise bill to proceed. He said late August payments must be counted by Aug 31 and become available within the fiscal year.

Austin Crawford Martin Robert S. Calvert Calvert Jordinarilly Martin

Doctors Rebuild Youngster's Face

Deborah Fox a Tennessee girl born without a full face underwent a major Johns Hopkins Hospital operation to reshape her skull and rebuild her nose. Six surgeons used new techniques moving bones inward and she began reading again after recovery. She will require more procedures but aims to return to school and help handicapped children.

Baltimore Deborah Fox Deborah Tennessee Johns Opin Hospital Edward Fox Chattanooga Sualine MZ Arms Ammunitios Pmz U.S. Army Ame Rockefel- Parla Rober Soare Milton Edgerson Alee

Fragmented Quipster Exchange Sparks Quick Retort

Two people trade a snappy line with a challenge to retract a remark within five seconds. The tense banter escalates as they tease timing and response, revealing a playful confrontation.

Sea Collision Testimony Rule Keeps Deck Officer Silent

Subic Bay Philippines AP report says Ronald C. Ramsey deck officer aboard a U S destroyer was excused from testifying at a board inquiry after the collision with an Australian aircraft carrier. The panel chairman stated the board would hear witnesses if conditions allowed. Ramsey, who later used the surname Evans, argued that testifying could violate constitutional rights.

Subic Bay Philippines AP Jr Ronald C. Ramsey U.S Jerome 4. Kang Jr Bard É Ff Sik Str Australlian Ramsey I E. Evans Aircraf Melba Maltary Ramsey

Odessa Edition Highlights Inflation Package Details

The Odessa American survey outlines an inflation package with key provisions and impacts. It notes proposed measures and potential effects on prices and household budgets, presenting a concise view of policy options and timelines.

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