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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

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Rogers Aides Not Discouraged About Peace Prospects

Secretary of State Rogers ended Mideast talks amid hints Israel may ease its stance on the Suez crisis and permit Egyptian troops across the canal to reopen it. Discussions with Israeli leaders included possible mixed patrols and a buffer zone. Sisco may return to Cairo, with a Rome stop and report to President Nixon planned.

Tel Aviv William P. Rogers Israel Suez Canal East Bank Sinai Peninsula Suez Cairoh Rogers Joseph Sisco Cairo Sisco Finai Rogers U.S Mideast Washington Rome Pope Paul VI Nixon Golda Meir Raeli Egypt Robert J. McCloskey Meir Iaw Knesset Ment United States

Tough Child Support Bill Faces Senate Hurdle in Texas

Texas representatives pushed a harsh child support measure aimed at fathers, passing 96 to 28 but four votes short of the 100 needed to move to the Senate. The bill would deduct wages under court orders and create automatic biennial registration, amid a busy session with many absentees. Another constitutional change proposal seeks a two-thirds vote next week.

Austin Texas Senate House

Constitutional amendment sparks debate on garnishment and taxes

A fragmented San Antonio transcript shows legislators debating a constitutional amendment to allow wage garnishment for child support and broadening exemptions and licensing for workers. House action and prospects for November 1972 ballot are noted, with remarks from Rep. Nicholls and Rep. Schulke about the measure’s reach and limits.

The Quipster’s Foul Ball Hits Umpire Core

A foul ball knocked the umpire core provoking a spectator to proclaim you’ve witnessed the fall of the Roman umpire in a sharp quip from the crowd.

Short Cease Fire Opens In Indochina

A 48 hour Viet Cong ceasefire to observe Buddha's birthday began in South Vietnam Friday afternoon, five hours before allied observers. The period, starting at 1 pm local time, coincides with Buddha’s birthday on Sunday and a Christmas-like holiday for Buddhists. Despite the truce, past and current clashes are noted, with reports of enemy incidents and casualties. US Phantom bombers conducted strikes north of the DMZ and near Laos while ground action eased.

Buddha South Vietnam Chrishang Vietnam U.S Indochina North Vietnam U. S Demilitarized Zone Maj Charles Johnson Ho Ch Minh Laos Ban Karai Pass Searsherm Ho Chi Minh Trail Ar. US

Mars Orbital Flight To Launch Tonight From Cape Kennedy

CAPE KENNEDY Fla Mars Orbital Flight begins tonight with Mariner 8 the first craft built to orbit another planet. It aims to reach Mars and photograph and data collect for at least three months to study possible primitive life signs.

Cape Kennedy Vile Space Agency John Neon Mariner Mars

Warm weekend forecast hits Odessa area with 88 degree high

Odessa area residents faced a hot weekend as the forecast calls for 88 today and 94 on Sunday with little relief from rising temperatures. Thunderstorms stirred in parts of Texas earlier, while overall weather remained largely dry with scattered storms in regions north and east of the state.

Odessa Palestine Anderson County College Station Lufkin Panhiddle Dalhart Laredo Abilene Austin Dallas Houston Long Fort Worth Dornado Watch

Victory March Scene Set On Capitol Steps

Capitol steps rally scene unfolds with hymn singing and a radio appeal by Rev. Carl McIntire for thousands to join Saturday's victory march. McIntire criticizes antiwar demonstrators as hippie venture and calls for strong U S support against communism as Formosan delegates express concern over U S thaw toward Red China.

Washington Capitol Steps Carl McIntire New Jersey International Council of Christian Churches Formosa Samuel W. S. Cheng Red China United States

NASA studying 10 sites in 10 states for shuttle craft

NASA announced on Friday that more than 10 locations across 10 states are under study as potential sites for the Space Shuttle craft. The announcement outlined a broad site survey to identify suitable launch and support facilities across the country.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Ector Grabs Track Crown in Texas Meet

Ector High School won the Class AAA Texas track title with 36 points led by Louis Wilson an AAA record in the 229 and a 22 in the mile relay. Houston Elmore was runner up with 44 points as Ector claimed the crown Friday night.

Austin Ector High School Texas Louis Wilson

Dollar Slips Toward Record Lows Abroad

AP reports the U.S. dollar weakened against the mark, pound, and peseta as West German and European markets opened. The dollar traded around 3.58 marks, with buyers scarce, while Spain and Britain imposed higher cash costs for travelers.

Bonn West Germany Frankfurt Spain Andy Briain Aan

One Man's Opinion on Women Liberation

A New York psychiatrist argues that women's liberation will transform American culture toward a more decent universe by freeing women from homemaker roles. He notes both support and critique, predicts fathers' presence could end destructive stereotypes, and discusses how traditional gender roles might evolve without harming children. Dr. Salaman speaks at a Texas medical convention.

Timeston Women's Liberation Frea New York Frigay Leon Salvin Dalyman Bron Hospital Albert Tinstens Salama Sar

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