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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
3
President Nixon, amid Watergate clouding his four more years bid, appeals to the nation for trust not votes. He accepts final responsibility, names Richardson overseeing probes, and mentions resignations of Haldeman Ehrlichman and Kleindienst as he outlines aims of peace, prosperity, and opportunity.
Free Press credited in scandal coverage as Nixon, in a White House briefing room surprise, asks reporters to “give me hell” while praising a vigorous press. Judge Sirica cited, Ziegler’s defense of past attacks contrasted with Nixon’s conciliatory tone following the televised address.
Washington AP brief summarizes Nixon televised address. He accepts responsibility at the top, pledges full judicial process, rejects whitewashing, and names Elliott Richardson with authority in the Watergate case. Nixon seeks new standards for elections, says four aides resigned, and aims to advance world peace despite the probe.
Michael Vaught an 18 year old from 907 West 24th was badly injured when heavy machinery fell on his hand at a machine shop Monday nearly costing two fingers. He remained in satisfactory condition Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital.
Mrs. Derell Harvey, 28, was wounded in the left hip by a gunshot and hospitalized in satisfactory condition after a Monday incident. Her husband reported the injury occurred as she was being transported at about 8:20 p.m. Meiacal Center staff treated her, and authorities are reviewing the case. In other news, Richard Allred won best speaker at a Wildcat Toastmasters Club meeting, with John Keesey best evaluator, Otis Baker most improved, Aaron Gensberg runner-up, and Bob Harrison and Eben Warner tying for best table topics.
Los Angeles AP report says Judge Byrne weighing halting the Pentagon papers trial and demanding sworn testimony from two former attorneys general and nine others on links to the case. He also considers a hearing with Nixon era officials amid an investigation into a psychiatric office break-in related to Ellsberg and Russo.
Washington report contrasts Nixon statements on the Watergate investigation. It recalls his Aug 29 1972 assurances that no White House staff were involved versus his Monday night admission that faith in initial assurances was misplaced and that new inquiries began March 21 to coordinate intensified probes.
Washington AP report lists Nixon aides resigning amid Watergate disclosures. Haldeman and Ehrlichman quit Monday over campaign fund and cover-up links. Kleindienst, Dean, Magruder, Gray III, Strachan, Liddy, McCord face resignations or firings tied to the scandal.
MISD trustees may call a bond election this month for a multi purpose sports facility and air conditioning upgrades at campuses. The plan, about 4.4 million, could require purchase or lease of part of Midland College's 100 acre campus. The meeting with Midland College officials also covers rental terms and building use next term.
Terry McCoy a 16 year old son of Mrs Helen Calloway of 300 Dobbs was stabbed in a playground scuffle at Blackshear Junior High School Tuesday morning. He was treated at Medical Center Hospital and released. Police questioned another 16 year old boy.
Midland area residents are urged to attend a public hearing by the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission in Midland on Wednesday at 7 29 p m. County Judge Barbara Culver urges speakers to prepare remarks for submission with a five minute limit to hear many comments. The hearing is one of 18 statewide sessions to gather input on how to change the constitution. The legislature will meet in January 1974 to convene the constitutional convention. A Midland Odessa citizens advisory council will meet at 9 30 a m at First National Bank.
Police investigated auto damage in the 890 block of West Clements after Wendy Betz found her car moved from 836 West Clements, parked Monday at Dixie Drug. The vehicle was pushed sideways about 259 feet, leaving two left doors caved in and the left front fender crumpled. Police sought to identify the person responsible.
City police investigated two vandalism incidents on Tuesday. One involved nine window panes shot out at the Woolco store at 42nd Street and North Grandview, with steel balls found inside. The other occurred at J&L Supply Co. on West Second, where a truck showed rock damage and dash gauges on a forklift were smashed.
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