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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1968

Page

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Possible 20000 Vote Rally at County Polls Saturday

United front of Democrats and Republicans prepare for primary voting across 22 precincts starting at 7 am. Gov Connally and U S Senator Yarborough are center stage as supporters push for lead roles at the state convention. Balloting will be by machine in GOP and paper in Democratic ranks with disputed leadership at stake.

John Sliney Ector County John Con- Tater Twojally U.S. Sen Ralph Yarborough Connally Yarborough Cannally Don Yarborough Houston Fen Ralph Yarborough D-Tez Texas

Record Vote Drafted For State Races In Texas

Texans face a big political day as precinct conventions open at 8 a.m. and parties prepare for nominating votes. Democrats lean toward Connally while Republicans favor Tower, Reagan, and Nixon amid intra party splits. Voters also weigh referenda on betting, milk price, and alcohol by the drink as count begins on absentee ballots in Ector County.

Dallas Tex Texas Alabama George Wallace Contally Lyndon B. Johnson U.S John Tower American Party Ector Ector County Democratic Bill McAnerny Republcan Don Williams

Tornadoes and heavy storms sweep Texas region

The Associated Press reports a wide swath of tornadoes hail and heavy rain across Texas from Bastrop to the Red River with strong winds and localized damage. Temperatures ranged from the 60s to mid 80s as officials warned of further turbulent weather through the state.

Associated Press Texas Fort Worth Bastrop Red Sabine

Juvenile Judge backs relaxed laws on youth alcohol use

A Juvenile Judge favors easing rules for underage drinking and marijuana use. The article notes arguments for more lenient treatment of youths and potential implications for enforcement and rehabilitation. Local officials discuss balancing public safety with juvenile welfare on Page 6-A.

Braniff Flight Disaster in Texas Claims 84 Lives

A Braniff International Electra with 84 aboard exploded or caught fire during turbulent rain and crashed into Central Texas creek bottomlands near Dawson. Five crew and 79 passengers perished. Debris and bodies scattered over a half mile square area, witnesses described flames and burning wreckage. FBI disaster squad aiding state police and Braniff officials in victim identification. Flight 352 was en route from Houston to Dallas with final arrival time about 5 03 p.m.

Dawson, Tex Braniff International Texas Braniff Houston Dallas Dawson Jerry Martill FBI Tulsa Fort Smith Little Rock Memphis J. R. Phillips John W Jack” Foster Steve W. Crossland Jo Carol Broad Taylor N. D Suzanne Renz Washington Viet Deat Johnson North Vietnam Alma Johns Paris Corsicana Sun Theo Felis Hamee Lonnie Wells Farm Strader Texas Department of Public’ Safety Sa Aetahapail Dean Montgomery

Andrews Man Dies In House Fire After Smoke Choke

A 21 year old Andrews resident Jackie Paul Reinhardt was found dead in his frame home after a fire swept through early Friday. Fire officials said death resulted from smoke and heat inhalation. He recently left the Army and lived alone. funeral services are planned Sunday at First Baptist Church.

Andrews Jacke Paul Reinhardt Germany Reinhardt Raymond Justice of the Peace Jay Williams Iman Quanah First Baptist Church Singleton

Congress Passes Johnsons Money Bill For Urban Renewal

Washington AP counts administration push to revive cities with 500 million for model cities. Funds cover urban renewal, neighborhood facilities, housing, land for parks, wastewater, and rent subsidies. Larger cuts hit NASA Veterans Administration Appalachian programs amid 22 agencies.

Washington Department O Housing and Urban Affairs Appalachian National Aeronautics and Space Administration Veterans Administration Bilion

Johnson Casts Absentee Ballot in West Texas Primary

President Johnson casts an absentee ballot in the Texas primary. The ballot arrived from a distant locale and was received in Gillespie County, Texas, as noted in this brief AP dispatch.

Johnson Savenson Coty Tex JJ Johnson Gillespie County

Quipster Tt Sparks Wife Living Tension

The Quipster Tt observes that a wife being right occasionally could ease household friction, but notes it often makes daily life harder for both.

Former Midland Man Among Dead

Relatives said a Braniff official notified them that W. W. Bill Meeker, 39, of Fort Worth and a former Midland resident, was among the passengers on the Electra that exploded and crashed near Dawson Friday. Meeker, a wealthy independent oil operator with offices in Midland and Fort Worth, is survived by two children, Charles 12, Anne 3, and two brothers, L. H. and James Meeker, both of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Braniff W. W Bill” Meeker Midland Awson Meeker Charles Anne L. H James Meeker Forth Worth

Viet Cong killed as Saigon battles rage near capital

In a fierce Saigon area fight, South Vietnamese forces reclaimed ground southwest of the city while Viet Cong positions near the Mekong Delta faced heavy bombardment. Officials reported about 251 Viet Cong killed, 72 wounded, and 9 South Vietnamese soldiers dead with dozens more wounded amid U.S. air and artillery support. The clash extended into surrounding districts as security forces tightened surrounding actions around Saigon.

Saigon Ted Mekong Delta Saleen Myhe l Iion North Vietnam United States Tay Ning U.S

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