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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

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Flooded City Residents Battle Water and Debris

The Tall City area remained flooded as residents cleared muck from homes and lawns while waters receded. A death occurred when a driver, Neighbors, was trapped under a trestle after his car was swept off Highway 87 near Midland. Justice of the Peace Pine ruled accidental drowning. Highway Patrolmen Brad ford and Taylor aided victims as 7.20 inches of rain were recorded.

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Alpine Man Shows Slight Improvement

A brief medical note reports an Alpine man showing slight improvement as the Arizona patient ate lamb and walked about, reflecting cautious progress in recovery.

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Peace Parleys Open Monday Amid Unclear Details

A United States negotiating team led by an ambassador begins peace talks Monday with a goal to reach consensus. A spokesman said the U S accepted an outline agreed after Saturday’s procedural discussions, though background details remain limited.

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Midland Flood Toll Rises in Historic Deluge

Midland endures its worst flood as of Friday with one dead from the disaster. Homes and public utilities suffer millions in losses while thousands are left homeless. The northwest district and downtown areas were especially hard hit as floodwaters receded. A 46 year old Lubbock man, Herbert Neighbors, drowned in the event.

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Planes and Guns Batter Enemy Near Saigon Front

U S bombings and artillery pounded Viet Cong near Saigon as forces step up operations along the southern edge of the capital. American and South Vietnamese troops, including the 9th Division, pressed a campaign against Viet Cong holdouts and rocket crewed defenses, with reports of slowed attacks during the Viet Cong peace offensive. Two miners reportedly crawled to join friends as rescue efforts continued in the area.

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Lawmakers Brace For Tax Spending Battle In Congress

Senate House conferees warned time is short as they weigh a ten percent income tax and a surcharge. Johnson favors a cautious approach after last August counts and persuasion of undecided members. The fight points to a delay in budget plans and the need to push through fiscal measures amid political pressure.

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Harold Wilson’s Grip on Government Threatened by Rout

In today’s ODESSA AMERICAN ROUT analysis notes a threatened Prime Minister Harold Wilson as a strong electoral rout looms. The piece discusses political risk and potential cabinet instability amid a volatile election landscape.

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