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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1968
Page
1
Vietnamese coast village Son Tra near Chu Lai suffers a brutal Viet Cong attack. About 88 civilians and 15 government workers are killed, with 103 refugees wounded. U.S. Marines and local militia held back insurgents after a 30 minute barrage as villagers bury the dead and flee to safer areas.
Pro-Am leader Don January has long been a cornerstone of the Odessa Pro-Am. His decisive play and enduring presence elevated the event, helping it grow into a prestigious local golf tradition showcased on page 1-B.
President Johnson hinted in Nashville that he may announce Monday a maneuver to curb the Soviet U.S. arms race as he dedicates the J. Percy Priest Dam. White House aides expect a major disclosure possibly tied to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty while polls show uneven public enthusiasm.
Cities and counties move modestly on gun laws amid limited success. Pasadena rejected gun registration, San Antonio tied on an ordinance study, and Chicago implemented a registration program with gun melt of 1,211 firearms. Los Angeles restricts concealed carry with permits, while Miami Beach and others pursue permits and enforcement amid national debates. President Johnson highlighted conservation and nonproliferation efforts during a dam visit, signaling broader policy aims.
The AP produced volume TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY THE STORY OF THE KENNEDYS has expanded from 190 to 224 pages before press. Despite the larger size, the $3 price remains. About 600 AP newspapers and 200,000 copies are committed with translations planned.
A humorous remark from a little old lady tasting beer for the first time mocks its bitterness by comparing it to the medicine her husband has taken for four decades, delivering a lighthearted moment.
A $2.5 billion compromise state spending bill requires an estimated $155 million in new taxes. House-Senate negotiator Rep. W. W. Heatly said the final plan overran the House and Senate, with talks ongoing to finalize a bill before the session ends. The tax package also relies on a federal surcharge to balance the budget, pushing total anticipated taxes toward $165 million from the session’s start.
A six year old boy, Dewayne Burgess Webb, died after being struck by a 1965 model car on US 180 near the west Seminole city limits while heading from his home to a fireworks stand. Driver Ralph Henry Wells, 57, from El Paso, said he did not see the boy until he crossed the highway. The death occurred about 1:85 pm and he was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 11 am Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Seminole Cemetery. He was born March 29, 1962. Survivors include his parents, a sister Kristie, a brother Tommy, and his maternal and paternal grandparents, all of Seminole.
A weak cold front is forecast to enter the Permian Basin tonight and Monday, bringing a brief relief from extreme heat. Odessa temperatures near 98 today with a 63 degree overnight low, while Pecos hit 112 Friday and 111 Saturday. One heat death is reported as Stanley Burk Oldham, 16, of Amarillo, collapsed in Palo Duro State Park.
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