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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

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Paris-Vietnam Peace Talks Shift Center as Viet Cong Attack

In Paris Hanoi delegates arrive with high hopes for talks while U S negotiators head to Paris on Johnson mandate to press Hanoi. In Saigon Viet Cong launch three-front assault, killing civilians and drawing mass displacement, amid calls for quick peace and U S public opinion turning toward end to war. Thuy pledges serious effort to satisfy Vietnamese people while US commandoes report heavy enemy losses.

Paris Srong Johnson Hanoi Washington W. Averell Hartiman U.S Saigon Sremnbostmui Thuy Democratic Republic of Vietnam Pescat de Seite Oe United States South Vietnam Viet Vietnam Or Representa Sas Thay

Poles Bar Attaches From Crossing Border Sends

Foreign Office in London said Polish authorities prevented military attaches from leaving Warsaw on Thursday. Reports also claim an American citizen was turned back from Warsaw toward the Polish Czech border. U S Embassy Warsaw cited rumors of Soviet movements toward the Czechoslovak border.

Warsaw Foreign Office London U. S

Autos Washed Off Highways

A severe thunderstorm with winds to 40 mph drenched the Midland area, prompting a tornado watch for the Permian Basin. Rain totals surpassed five inches as visibility dropped to 25 feet, flooding streets and washing at least 15 autos into a gully near U.S. 80 and Midland Drive. One man was last seen in a submerged car.

John Sliney Haif Midland U. S. Weather Bureau Permian Basin

Coal Miners Rescue Hope Dims As Storm Traps 25

A massive storm stranded motorists between Odessa and Midland and halted mine rescue efforts at Kes mine near Amity, WV. Air circulated in tunnels, with 15 of 25 miners trapped. some groups planned to move toward the entrance while others stayed deeper inside awaiting energy to conserve strength. A tornado watch followed the storm with hail and power outages hitting Gardendale area hospitals relying on generators.

H. E. Sundstrom Bpa Asominy Falls W.va Sunasrom Mumiea Sundstrom Davis Rudd Iman Frank Davis Bob Ruddliy Gardendale

LBJ Action Unknown On Tax Package

Washington AP reports the White House cannot confirm if President Johnson will sign a 10 percent tax surcharge with a 36 billion spending cut. Johnson says the cut would exceed a wise level and harm national interests.

LBJ Washington White House Johnson

Texas Heart Patients Are Progressing

ROYSTON AP One heart salesman received a new heart last Friday after the donor was a 15 year old boy He walked in a private room to which he was moved Wednesday Stockwish 62 of Alpice Tex Tuesday became the team s third heart transplant page 2 A

Royston Stockwish Alpice Tex

Wallace May Throw Race Into Congress

In Princeton New Jersey AP reports Wallace's candidacy could influence Congress as Gallup suggests he might win about 30 percent of the vote. The item notes race as a factor and points readers to continue on Page 2A.

Wallace Congress Princeton, NJ Gallup Wallace S

Nixon Kennedy and McCarthy in race for presidency

A fragmented page outlines a political race featuring Nixon, Kennedy, and McCarthy in the 1960 campaign arena. The note hints at pace of campaigns, party strategies, and national attention as major figures vie for the presidency.

Nixon Rocky Kennedy McCarthy Presidentisa

Second France Heart Switch Is Performed

In Montpellier France an AP report states France conducted its second heart transplant performed by steamers medal seeking team.

France Montpellier Steames

Government 1960s contract rules threaten lapse in hiring

Government officials warned contractors that noncompliance with the September 1965 executive order could lead to suspension or termination of contracts worth billions annually. The order bans hiring discrimination and requires affirmative action to upgrade minority workers, affecting thousands of jobs and prompting hearings for several major firms.

Philadelphia U.S. Mint Johson Hirinc Tut 3 Eat McCready William F. Ryan Dn.y

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