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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

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Indonesian Ship Proposal For Parley Site Accepted

Washington reports Secretary George Christian said the United States accepts Indonesia's suggestion for a neutral ship to host preliminary peace talks with North Vietnam. It is unclear if North Vietnam is considering the idea as Jakarta announces the proposal.

Washington George Christian White House Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin Indonesia United’ Ce Soviet Union North Vietnam

Senate Votes Funds Despite Spending Out

Chrishant stated the U S government and Hanoi had been informed of Indonesia's plan before Jakarta public announcement. He noted possible other contacts and suggested an affirmative American response may be forthcoming. Christian claimed both the United States and North Vietnam have aminosaurs in Indonesia.

Chrishant U.S Hanoi Jakarta Christian Triooosia North Vietnam Indonesia

Write-In Upsets Nixon in Senate Fight

The AP reported a write-in challenge to Nixon emerged in a Massachusetts Republican primary where a write-in candidate gained momentum as Gov. Nelson Rockefeller trailed. The state law requires party ballots, and the result hinges on post-primary returns. In Sierra Blanca, a school board fight over alleged beatings of Mexican American students prompted protests and calls for rehires and board changes.

Nelson Rockefeller New York Richard Nixon Rockefeller Boston Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nix John A. Volpe Massachusetts Uye Wuart West Trrnner Roy Oxford Huispety County Sierra Blanca San Jacinto Parx Hud Ispeth County Marcos Gutierrez New Organization of Mexican - American Students NOMAS

Negotiators Near Phone Strike Pact

Washington AP negotiators for Western Electric and Bell System workers near a wage settlement amid a nationwide strike. About 145000 workers across 40 states walkout after a 2 week impasse, with talks resuming as Bell negotiates a pattern for roughly 600000 employees.

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Massachusetts GOP Primary Leads to Rockefeller Victory

Massachusetts voters cast 56 percent write ins with 1 of 3.29 million registered voters. Rockefeller led Republicans with 130,908 votes as pre cincts counted 1,722 of 1,734. McCarthy trailed Kennedy by about 21 points in the GOP tally. Humphrey led Democrats with 64,662 and Kennedy 41,994.

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House Panel Approves Large Budget Slash

The House Appropriations Committee approved an 18 billion dollar cut in appropriations, including a 4 billion dollar cut for the coming year, aiming to break the tax and economy deadlock. Chairman George H. Mahon, D-Tex., said the action could help move past the stalemate as spending cuts become part of the pending tax bill.

Washington House Appropriations Committee George H. Mahon D-Tex

Texas politics heats up as outsiders vie for governor

Inside Today's Odessa American reports that outside interests rejoin the Texas gubernatorial race, signaling renewed influence and potential shifts in support. In Columbia, University cancels classes again as administrators seek crisis talks, prompting campus disruption and student concern.

Texas Columbia Columbia University

King Assassin Suspect Sought In Australia

Australian police widen search for James Earl Ray, also known as Eric Starvo Galt, wanted in the United States for the MLK assassination. FBI information suggests he may have fled to Australia as authorities review entry documents at ports of entry.

Canberra Australia James Earl Ray United States Martin Luther King Jr U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation Ray Eric Starvo Galt King

Court Rules On Basin Case

The Supreme Court upheld the Federal Power Commission authority to set area based maximum gas sale rates to pipelines. In a 7-1 Permian Basin ruling the court allowed pragmatic adjustments to regulate producers' prices, aiming to protect consumers in Western Texas and New Mexico and beyond. Refunds of about 40 million dollars are expected to flow to homeowners and businesses.

Washington Supreme Court Federal Power Commission Permian Basin Commission Congress John M. Harlan FPC Harlan Permian N.r Son J Suffolk County Sumer Stabhe Commission Eharcac Texas New Mexico California Midwest Tme Power Commission West Texas Petroleum Rulin Ed Thompson Midland Permian Basin Petroleum Association Thompson United States

Campus strife escalates at Ceorbin University amid sit-in

The Associated Press reports ongoing student unrest across East and Midwest campuses. Ceorbin University canceled resumption of classes after police dispersed a five-building sit-in. University officials declared "A day of reason and reflection" to calm tensions.

Associated Press U.S Ceorbin University Chane

May Day Shows and Parades Across Communist Bloc

The report notes May Day celebrations in Moscow, East Berlin, Warsaw, and Prague with military displays praising strength and condemning imperial powers. It cites slogans, a youthful plea for truth, and remarks on internal party tensions in Poland, plus reference to Soviet tests and leaders addressing workers amid ongoing anti Jewish and anti discrimination purges.

Associated Press Latin America Asia Europe Union Czechoslovakia Moscow East Berlin Warsaw United States Prague Alexander Dupcex

The Quioste miniskirt remark stirs audience chatter

A provocative quip on fashion sparks debate as attendees react to the notion that men lack imagination but rely on miniskirts for style. The remark highlights cultural attitudes toward gender and dress in the era.

Warming Trend Continues Across Basin With Mild Weekend

The basin faces a mild weekend as temperatures rise into the low 80s with mostly clear skies. Odessa tops 78 while Abilene records 75 as Dalhart reports 47 and Brownsville 67 overnight, and a Pacific front edges east with little impact expected. A weak front moves into West Texas late Thursday or Friday.

Mercury Odessa West Texas

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