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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1968

Page

4

Turnpike Group Forms to Push Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas Parkway

Backers formed the Kansas Oklahoma Texas Industrial Parkway Association Saturday to promote a four-lane turnpike from Kansas City toward the Gulf of Mexico exiting near New Orleans. Bob Kidd of Poteau Oklahoma named president with vice presidents Bil Hubbart Pittsburg Kansas I J Simmons Westville Oklahoma and Jamer Bryce Henderson Texas. Oklahoma has authorized the turnpike, Texas has a four lane project under way, Kansas awaits approval.

Wagoner, Ola APY Bob Kidd Poteau, Okla Kansas Oklahoma New Orleans Bil Hubbart Pittsburg Kan I. J. Simmons Westville Okla Jamer Bryce Henderson Tex Texas

Navigation System Termed Bargain by Mills at Tulsa Dinner

Rep Wilbur Mills said the 1.2 billion Arkansas Verdigris navigation project is a bargain for taxpayers and will transform the Arkansas basin spanning seven states into a major industrial corridor. He forecast 12 million tons of commerce after barges begin in 1970, creating an inland empire rivaling Ohio and Ruhr valleys.

Catoosa Okla Arkansas Oklahoma Wilbur Mills D-Ark Arkansas River Ohio America Ruhr Germany Mills House Ways and Means Arkansas River ‘Boosters Tulsa

Dear Abby column offers guidance on sterilization and family concerns

ABIGAIL VAN BUREN answers letters about a 25 year old engaged couple seeking permanent sterilization before marriage, a spouse’s lipstick on an ear, and a mother facing rude comments about a disabled child. Abby warns that choosing sterilization is a long term decision and urges self‑education and professional consultation.

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Danish Captain Nabbed As Spy

Danish Baltic island radar chief Arne Otto Nielsen, 42, admitted spying for the Soviet Union after financial troubles. He began spying in autumn 1966, was arrested Tuesday, and disclosed plans to profit from defense documents found in his home. Officials say no organized spy base is involved.

Copenhagen Arne Otto Nielsen Bornholm Soviet Union Denmark Nielsen Rvenne Born‘holm I Defense

Houston Youth Charged in Cousin's Death

Houston AP reports John Whitiney Mayfield 18 is charged with murder in the shooting death of his cousin John Robert Mayfield 18 who was killed Friday at a Houston home.

Houston (Ap John Whitiney Mayfield John Robert Mayfield

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