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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

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France Decides On Cabinet Path To End Strikes

Paris AP reports President de Gaulle and his ministers face a day of discussions on methods to end nationwide work stoppages. No firm measures announced. de Gaulle to speak on Ascension Day eve. Police report injuries as tense protests erupt near University of Nanterre and across cities.

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Johnson Warns Hanoi as Marines Hold Khe Sanh

President Johnson warned North Vietnam that the United States will not be defeated in the field during peace talks. He awarded the 26th Marine Regiment a presidential unit citation for gallantry at Khe Sanh where Marines and reinforcements held the base against larger forces from Jan. 20 to April 1.

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Sniper Skips Circuit in Warierast Mer Feat

A terse note records a sniper incident labeled warierast mer fadl, noting a short circuit event and referencing minimal surrounding details.

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Boston antiwar march and draft protests unfold amid clashes

About 300 protesters marched to Boston Common to surrender draft cards and rally against the war after gathering at the Army Base to support three youths who vow to refuse induction. Police clashed with about 200 demonstrators at Arlington Street Church as authorities seized a draft evader, while another court session in nearby blocks continued, highlighting tense antiwar activism in Boston.

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Hot Weather To Continue In West Texas

Weather notes show persistent heat across the Odessa Midland area with highs around the 90s and local readings reaching the mid 80s to 100s. Presidio recorded 104 degrees as a weak Pacific front neared the Permian Basin bringing fog and drizzle in parts of the Texas Panhandle.

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Mass Arrest Starts and Stops at Capitol

Police began a mass arrest of Poor People's Campaign demonstrators in Washington but halted after a Justice Department official and Rep. William F. Ryan intervened. Rev. Jesse Jackson arrived to lead the protesters from their position outside a House office building.

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Harriman Admits Viet Peace Parley May Fail

U S ambassador Harriman warned that peace talks with North Vietnam may collapse. He said discussions could end if talks are treated as propaganda and noted both sides resist concessions. He urged real willingness to move and avoid treating negotiations as a mere cover for bombing.

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Phantom sniper fired bursts near cement hopper in Houston

Night search for a phantom sniper blamed for 75 to 100 bullets. Deputy Steve Aaron described loud pops resembling a 22 from a cement hopper with 440 volt wiring and sparks. Officers scoured an area east of downtown Houston after night watchman Leroy Jones reported peppering gunfire at intervals of 30 to 40 minutes. Deputy John Brite and dispatcher Frank Wingo spoke to newsmen about sporadic shots and a possible hit on a boot heel.

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Veteran Reporter Examines Red Chinese Leader's Appeal and Power

Senate investigators probe credit reporting agencies for possible mistakes harming consumers. The pages 8-A and 8-B items preview analysis by a veteran ODESSA AMERICAN reporter and the investigation into credit bureau practices impacting the public.

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Quipster Notes Surprising Parking on Opposite Side

A casual quip jokes that there is always president at the opposite side of the street with plentiful parking spaces. The remark hints at a recurring observation about parking availability in that area.

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