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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1968

Page

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Connally Leads Texas Democrats in Delegates Sweep

AP reports Gov. Connally and allies won a commanding lead in Texas county conventions to push his designation as the favorite son for the 104 national votes. In incomplete tallies Connally had 1,148 delegate votes to 324 for rivals, needing 1,730 to control the state convention. Republicans backed U.S. Sen. John Tower as their favorite son candidate.

Associated Press John Con Texas Hubert Humphrey Connally U.S John Tower Yoakum George Mahon Lubbock Richard Nixon California Ronald Reagan Tower Johnsson Robert Kennedy Ralph Yarborough Yarborough J

Midland Man Killed In Auto Smashup

SAN ANGELO Staff Vesta D Rutherford 24 of Midland was killed Saturday night in a two vehicle head on collision four miles north of here on US 87. Doyle 25 of Midland the other driver was admitted with lacerations but in good condition. Rutherford's body moved to Johnson Funeral Home San Angelo. Prentiss I Patton 49 driver of the second vehicle was in fair condition in hospital here.

San Angelo Vesta D. Rutherford Aj Midland Here US 87 Rutherford David Lee Doyle Midland Shannon Memorial Hospital Doyle West Tennessee Park Lane Prentiss I. Patton Johnson Funeral Home

Crash Fatal To Odessan

An Odessa man, 26 year old John E. Johnson, was killed Saturday when his car left U S 81 and hit four parked cars, one crashing into a caf plate glass. His wife Elaine Johnson was injured lightly and admitted for observation. The couple lived at 912 Green and Johnson worked as a pipefitter for Trend Construction. Funeral arrangements are pending at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home. Survivors include wife, parents, three sisters, three brothers, and a grandmother.

Odessa Bowie Memorial Hospital John E. Johnson Green Don Frazier Johnsons Johnson Caf Chapel of Roses Ae Johnson Heiss. N. M Big Sandy Trend Construction Elaine Johnnoot Neville L. Johnson Lilian Enem Aes Robert Bill Johnson Lon Lnied House Noral

Johnson seeks tax plan support after spending cut stance

President Johnson in Hot Springs argues a 4 billion dollar federal spending cut is the limit Congress can meet while urging business leaders to back the 10 percent surcharge. He did not say whether he would veto the tax if tied to spending cuts. Senate and House negotiators adopted the surcharge last August 3.

Hot Springs Johnson Congress Senate House

Johnson warns against cutting domestic, foreign programs

In a closed door talk amid a crowded room of business leaders and officials, President Johnson urges that cutting spending would endanger essential programs at home and abroad. He argues Americans demand government action for justice and harmony while rescue efforts and mine safety concerns unfold in separate scenes.

Johnson Bas Buasitren Barrons

France Accuses Enemies Over Paris Student Unrest

Paris officials charged that adversaries of peace were exploiting student protests to derail U S N Vietnamese talks. The claim followed clashes near the peace conference site as demonstrators pressed for university reforms and police clashed with thousands. Xuan Thuy was set to present terms for formal negotiations.

Paris France Red China U.S Hanoi Xuan Thuy North Vietnam Vietnam Latin Quarter

Rain Threat Lingers Over Odessa Despite Clearing Outlook

Ranging from drizzle to thundershowers, cloudy skies persist over Odessa as a cooling trend begins with a slight drop in temperatures Sunday. The U S Weather Bureau expects a warming trend Monday and possible clearing by Tuesday, while other Texas areas face continued turbulence and storms.

Associated Press West Texas Odessa U. S

Vietnam Project Trapped Reds' Charge Blocked

In Saigon and Dong Ha sectors Viet Cong forces pressed a late offensive amid U.S. and South Vietnamese efforts to close a Viet Cong pocket. US troops battled through ruined blocks as helicopters and fighter bombers pounded the area. Civilians evacuated while the siege continued near the Y bridge area. Local residents and soldiers described a tense, daily struggle with mounting casualties as the assault persisted.

Saigon Penta Dong Ha U.S 6Th Division Esno Cape Route South Vietnam

Senate Report Notes Construction Kickback Indications

Washington AP report details a 75 page Senate memo on multi million dollar misuses in a Vietnam project. It notes corruption inefficiency and fakery while crews in a coal mine chase rescue after water flood trapped 15 workers. They prayed sang and spoke of a better life after rescue. Otto Walton described a religious group below ground awaiting help.

Johnson Elwood EO Dillon Lee B Todd Washington Senate U.S South Vietnam 3Io Sen Abraham Ribr Ana Frank Davis Edward — Rudgland

Government breeches and Vietnam aid criticized in Senate report

Ribicoff’s mid 1965 Senate subcommittee report blasts U S aid and bureaucracies as wasteful and corrupt. It cites Pacifi Architects & Engineers, RMK-BRJ, and other firms in Vietnam contracts totaling hundreds of millions, urging GAO scrutiny and corrective action to save federal funds.

Ribieni Senate John L. Mcehan D-Ark Ribicoff Agency For International Development Qmason Saigon Eer Sten Coryphon Vietnam General Accounting Office Pacifi Architects & Engineers Inc Los Angeles Rmk-Brj Raymond International of Delaware Inc Morns-Knudsen Agia Inc Browm & Root Inc T.A. Jones Constration Co Pacihe Architects & Enei- Neer South Vietnam Rhicoff Rmk-Bri

Kennedy Appears Likely Demo Winner In Nebraska Election

Nixon favored by GOP as Nebraska voters weigh contests on Tuesday. Kennedy leads or appears set to win the Democratic nomination in key races. Page references indicate coverage across multiple sections.

Nebraska Kennedy Nixon Monabans Ward County

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