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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1968

Page

5

Violence Cost Millions in Federal Civil Disturbance Bill

Defense data show nearly 5.4 million spent to deploy about 35,890 regulars and Marines plus federalized National Guardsmen in Washington Baltimore and Chicago after MLK assassination. Airlift costs 2.1 million and stand by troops 1.4 million. Total federal outlay since last autumn exceeds 6.4 million with a Pentagon civil disturbance command post planned.

Washington Martin Luther King Defense Department Federal Treasury Baltimore Chicago Pentagon Ft. Carson Colo Ft. Sill Okla Air Force

Talks See-Saw In Paris As U S Vietnam Talks Continue

Washington officials say discussions in Paris between U S envoys and North Vietnam remain in the sounding-out stage with no deadline set. They note Hanoi denies troops in the South and pushes for reciprocity while U S analysts warn of propaganda aims to pressure for a North Vietnamese halt to bombing. Reuters reporting cites officials on the first week of talks, the partial private status, and possible future private sessions.

Washington U.S Paris South Vietnam Johnson North Miles United States North Vietnam America W. Averell Harriman Nuan Thuy Hanoi Vietnam Hubert Humphrey United Sates Humphrey Laos Cambodia Harriman Ele Leighton Dad

Prom Newsletter From Ele and Walt

Teen readers write for dating and etiquette guidance from Ele and Walt. The column covers seat belt reminders for drivers and handling pressure about dances. A teenage girl seeks advice on declining prom invitations without hurting a boy’s feelings, with suggestions to propose alternative activities and honest communication.

Ele and Walt David Dave Jenny Ele Teenage Dateline

Puma Escape Short Lived at Highland Park Zoo

A 100 pound puma escaped from her cage at Highland Park Zoo in Pittsburgh while being moved between cages. The cougar was captured shortly after a tranquilizer shot. No one was harmed as keepers evacuated the zoo building and the cat wandered briefly atop her enclosure.

Pittsburgh Highland Park Zoo Zoo Howard Hayes

Odessan Jailed For Auto Theft Attempt

Arthur Leon Nickerson, 17, of 609 Beal, held in Ector County jail Saturday night in lieu of 3000 dollars bond on auto theft related charges. Police say he tried to take a stereo tape player from a car owned by Gerald D. Jones in the 900 block of North Texas. Justice of the Peace Faye Robinson arraigned him and set bond.

Arthur Leon Nickerson Beal Ector County Gerald D. Jones North Texas Justice of the Faye Robinson

Marine Pilot Off Course in Mexican Flight Mystery

Marine Corps pilot Robert Ruble, 33, said he mistook the Gulf of California for the Sea of Saltan and landed at Desenboque, Hermosillo area, after running out of fuel during a practice flight. Twelve Civil Air Patrol planes searched from El Cajon to Hermosillo. he was charged $1 by Mexican authorities for the landing.

San Diego Calif Marine Corps Gulf of California Saltan Sea Hermosillo Desenboque Ruble el Caj Rawley Oceanside

Bus Drivers Protected By Capital Police

Washington AP reports that capital police boosted transit protection after the fatal shooting of DC Transit driver John Talley during a bus holdup. Saturday service remained near normal with two buses missing, and a two hour walkout by drivers prompted police to increase patrols in crime hotspots.

Washington (Ap D.C. Transit Co John Talley

Brig Gen Robert Mc Retires From Air Force Academy

Brig Gen Robert F. Mc, a medical faculty officer at the U S Air Force Academy since 1956, is retiring from his post. His departure marks the end of a lengthy tenure in the academy’s dermatology faculty.

ATR Force Academy Colo Robert F. Mc Fac Dermat, Ahty U.S. Air Force Academy

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