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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
1
Texas senators passed a no new taxes four billion general appropriations bill after a record filibuster by Dallas Senator McKool lasting over 42 hours. The House quickly received the bill and prepared its own version with more funds for higher education and mental health programs. A new 72 hour rule for studying appropriations prompted debate on timing for further action, with a Saturday debate planned.
Fort Stockton A 54-year-old Fort Stockton driver for the Firestone Test Center was killed instantly Tuesday along U S 290 when a highway directional sign struck his car and smashed through the windshield. James C. Fortenberry was declared dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace L M Fielding. He was said to be conducting a routine tire test. The vehicle veered off the road into diverted traffic, struck a two by four foot metal sign with an arrow, and the sign remained in the front seat after the impact. The car then skidded 1600 feet, stopping in the eastbound lane under construction. An autopsy was ordered.
In Austin Texas Senator Mike McKool of Dallas set a world filibuster record by extending to 42 hours 33 minutes surpassing Ralph Gasque’s 1968 mark. His long stand failed to secure extra funds for mentally handicapped residents as the Senate rejected his amendment by voice vote and sent the $4.1 billion budget bill to the House. McKool argued for added mental health funding though the chamber did not adopt his plan, and the drama drew attention to delays in Texas health appropriations while he remained seated through much of the session.
In Belfast William Whitelaw, Britain's Northern Ireland minister, meets Protestant leaders to shore up a fragile cease-fire now in its second day. Protestants fear the truce lets IRA bombers go free while Catholics worry about Catholic dominance in the republic. Despite the lull, violence persists with two bombs causing damage and a Protestant youth dying from earlier wounds. A Catholic man is killed at an IRA barricade, lifting Ulster casualties to 380 since three years of fighting, with 183 killed this year.
Uproar over a proposed 20 percent Social Security rise continues despite President Nivens objections. The article notes the Demuck party pushing forward with the plan while a committee weighs the national debt. Major banks and large corporations are depicted as facing significant financial pressure amid the debate.
Vietnamese forces launch a push to retake the northern region amid heavy fighting. Reported clashes involve armored units and air support, with several casualties as Saigon and allied groups press an offensive against entrenched positions.
President announces a two month withdrawal of 10,009 U.S. troops from South Vietnam and directs that only volunteers be sent in the future. The move follows previous reductions and signals efforts to scale back combat involvement.
A congress discussion centers on a weapons package linked to the Trident program and a $477 million request. Opponents push to scrap measures, warning rejection could weaken U.S. defense while supporters emphasize missiles and submarines under accords. The debate includes amendments and proposals from Rep Harrington and Sen DMass, reflecting partisan tension over wartime strategy and fiscal priorities.
Forecasters expect a cooling trend though heat remains intense across Central Missin Ghishenia City and Texarkana areas. Temperatures may dip below the 90s with south to southeast winds at about six miles per hour. Thunderstorms crossed into Northeast Texas from Oklahoma and Arkansas, sparking brief showers but no widespread tornadoes reported.
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