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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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