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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

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AT and T Reach Three Year Contract Amid Nationwide Strike

Washington AP reports AT T announces a three year contract for 600000 Bell System workers with a 6.5 percent annual wage and fringe benefit increase, while critics warn higher costs will raise telephone rates. AFL-CIO says strike could end early after ratification next week in New York and nationwide action.

Washington ten-Telephone & Telegraph Co Gilmer At&t Alout Alout Accelerating If. Potter Bell System Presilio Joseph A. Beirne Strr Afl-Cio

Pip-Squeak Planet Heads Toward Earth

A halfmile diameter asteroid named Icarus starts hurtling toward Earth at 200000 miles per hour. Navy astronomers say there is no danger of collision. a possible close approach may occur later this year. The report notes ongoing wage negotiations in 17 cities and details proposed raises for telephone installers and plant crafts men, plus improved benefits.

Washington Lke Joseph A. Beirne House of Commons Robert 8. Richardson Eake Earth Mercury Icarus Navy

Solon Attacks High Court in Crime Control Push

Washington AP Sen John L McClellan urges Senate passage of a crime control bill to supersede Supreme Court decisions challenging constitutional protections. He accuses the high court of coddling criminals while proponents say the bill strengthens law enforcement. The bill faces opposition as votes are counted and committee reports reviewed. See SOLON, Page 2-4

Washington John L. McClellan Senate High Court L Committee Supreme Court Poe Sea Ie Cteegle SOLON

Poor Dedication Opens Martin King Memorial in Odessa

A solemn ceremony marks the dedication of a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Odessa as organizers vow continued efforts for the Poor People’s Campaign. Local leaders, clergy, and residents attend the event seeking unity and uplift.

Martin Tether King

Communists Halt Assault On U S Backed Laotians

Western diplomats in Vientiane report Communist forces paused their attack on Laotian units backed by the United States. Casualties were cited, with officials noting the pause may aim to avoid blocking peace efforts in Vietnam. The Mekong plain remains contested but not overrun, while Pathet Lao and Royal Lao forces, aided by North Vietnam and U S air power, continue a tense stalemate amid broader Geneva accord tensions.

Vientiane Laos Pea Sant Miece Roy Reece Ant Vietnam Mekong River Thailand Gaii Pathet North United States Pathet Lao South Vietnam North Vietnam U.S Hed Andibe Nam Bac Red Luang Prabang

German Draws Sentence For WWII Crimes

Bamberg Germany AP Franz Rademacher a former associate of Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for aiding the murder of 3300 Jews in World War II. But Rademacher was set free after a Bamberg criminal court credited the 62 year old with time served.

Bamberg Germany Franz Rademacher Adolf Rademacher Cour

Cong Paying Heavily In Fierce Viet Battle

The Vietnam War’s fiercest fighting since Tet rages in South Vietnam’s northwest. Allied reports 1,139 enemy killed, with brutal bunker to bunker combat around Hue and Dong Ha. Marine units endure heavy artillery and mortar fire as air strikes widen. casualties top 93 Americans killed and 449 wounded in recent days. Enemy units sweep toward Hue area while A Shau Valley offensive continues.

Saigon Vietnam South Vietnam Hue Dong Ha U.S Friemily 3Rd Marine Division Anchos Arorss Dong U.S. 3Rd Marine Ling Huel A Shau Robert E. Cushman I Ae Ae de Hue

De Gaulie Sends Alimony Jibe Over Divorce

The Quipster quips about the monetary divorce between France and the United States. De Gaulie is said to have been collecting alimony for years, a jab at long standing grievances and financial settlements.

France U. S de Gaulie

Nigerian leaders to begin talks on civil war peace

London AP reports rulers of Nigeria's federal government and the rebel regime plan preliminary talks in soon on ending the civil war. Commonwealth diplomats say envoys from both sides will meet to set up a peace conference.

London Nigeria Ent Sonom Commonwealth Sromats

North Vietnam Rejects Talks Aboard Indonesian Cruiser

In Vientiane a North Vietnamese embassy spokesman rejected a U S proposal for preliminary peace talks with the United States to be held aboard an Indonesian cruiser in the Gulf of Tonkin. He called the plan unacceptable and said Jakarta’s neutrality was in doubt, charging Washington seeks pretexts to delay negotiations and continue the war.

Vientiane Laos United States Gulf of Tonkin Washington Hanoi Johnson Stanford Calif Samford University John Tam Fearances Jami Hes Norman Phnom R Centre Administration Mike Kasperak Warsaw J. W. Fulbright Senate Foreign Ae Kasperak South Fulbright Indonesia Soredle Schur Cap Town Eerotha Gulf Cael Stanford Peninsula San Francisco

Heart transplant underway at Stanford near ship access

Reports say a heart transplant was in progress at Stanford California as spokesmen discussed communications and logistical details while officials in Washington weighed policy and international considerations. The operation, seen as a significant milestone, follows prior transplants in the United States and Europe.

Basin Temperatures Near Summer Levels Across West Texas

The basin area near the Permian Basin was forecast to reach near summer highs with cooler coastal readings in parts of Texas. Odessa reported around the mid seventies, while Presidio and San Angelo saw around 90s. Showers were possible but isolated with a 10 percent chance. fogging and varying readings occurred from Dalhart to Brownsville, Del Rio, and Laredo.

Permian Basin Presidio Wink Childress San Angelo Galveston

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