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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1968
Page
1
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Officials report about 150 voters turned away as 14 polling places opened late due to locked machines. Mary Wall of the Secretary of State cautioned delays could trigger election contests, while most machines eventually unlocked and voters lined up at schools across the district.
Odessa College reshapes its summer term with major-area courses and flexible schedules. Registration for the first six-week session is June 3 at 6 pm in the auxiliary gym, followed by July 15 for the second session with finals August 23. Courses run Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours, in air conditioned rooms, with day or night options to fit students’ summer jobs and transfers.
Maj. Gen. Charles P. Stone says the 4th Division closes in on the North Vietnamese 325C Division west of Dak To after a 71 day siege at Khe Sanh. Intelligence places main elements seven miles west of Dak To moving supplies from Laos. A base near Dak To faced a major rocket and mortar attack, with 102 enemy bodies found and up to 100 more believed buried. Russian tanks reportedly entered from Laos but not engaged. trails indicate movement.
Circulation department advertises missed paper service with phone number FE 7-406. Questions or concerns to be reported by 6 45 p m weekdays. Saturday hours until noon. evaluates Sunday service.
Fragmentary local notices from the Odessa American include mailing details and subscription rates. It lists delivery options for Odessa and Ector County, regional zones pricing, and contact numbers, with several illegible segments.
A major Paris rally of about six thousand workers and students pressed for higher pay and welfare gains as Georges Seguy helped negotiate a package. The crowd urged Seguy to resign, while authorities warned against unauthorized demonstrations amid security crackdowns and a looming June referendum.
Polling places repeat from the trustee election and voters should check receipts to confirm county commissioner and ward. Precinct 1 covers Wards 1 2 and 3 with City Hall and Pease Elementary. Precinct 2 lists Dowling Ward 1 Dowling Ward 2 Bonham High Ward 3 Permian School Ward 4 Burnet Elementary and Wards 5 6 Elementary. Precinct 3 includes Junior High Wards 1 2 and Houston Elementary Ward 3 4 and Goldsmith Community Center Ward 5. Precinct 4 covers Go Wards 1 2 and Blackshear Wards 3 4 and Ector High Ward 5 6 Penwell.
Ten lions were sent from the Atlanta Zoo to Los Angeles to join 30 others for a journey to Australia. John Roth, director, stated the move was part of a program to place pallions in new enclosures near Syd Sk.
Detectives investigated five break ins at businesses schools and a football stadium. A Busy Bee Barber Shop TV set and two boxes of shoe polish were stolen. At West Side Skating Rink cash was taken and intruders entered through a rear window. Schools and Zavala Elementary had loot only a little. marking pencils candy and a kitchen window entry noted. Barrett Stadium concession stands were pried open with items possibly missing.
U.S. negotiator Harriman states more than 200000 North troops have moved south since late 1964 and that over 70000 North Vietnamese and more than 15000 Viet Cong serve in the South. He notes Northerners are about 70 percent of combat forces and accuses the U.S. of blocking talks while offering de escalation and criticizing North Vietnam. He rejects North claims of 250000 allied deaths, noting 12491 allied deaths in the January 30 to May 1 period.
Four suspects were released on bonds after DWI charges. Francisco Alvarez Velasgrez, 41, Fort Stockton resident, posted 1,500 dollars after arrest 2 miles south of Odessa on FM 2297. Thura Swan Thompson, 42, 2611 Kermit Highway, freed on 1,000 dollars bond. Lee Roy Johnson, 24, Palms Motel, released on 1,500 dollars bond. Raymond Henry Lange, 41, 2747 Keystone, posted 1,400 dollars bond and faces an additional 2,000 dollar bond on a police assault count. All complaints bound for Ector County Court.
The submarine Scorpion failed to dock at Norfolk on May 21 prompting searches by 19 Atlantic Fleet ships. Admiral Moorer cited very bad weather and possible radio delays or course changes as reasons for the overdue status and suggested the ship might still be en route if conditions improve.
Tomorrow schedule lists Noon sessions for Downtown American Business Club Inn of Golden West Cave Room Odessa Rotary Inn of Golden West Ballroom and 8 PM Permian High School commencement at Ector County Coliseum with a police station assembly room venue in afternoon.
Julius Clifford McConnell 56 prominent Odessa realtor and civic leader dies of leukemia at Dallas hospital. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church Odessa with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife Nellie and daughter Montie Stewart. McConnell held multiple civic roles including chamber of commerce director, Optimist founder, real estate board president, and SMU Dad's Club noted for years. Memorials suggested to charity or church Building Fund.
Graveside rites for Harold Rothschild aged 74, retired Quicksilver Co. salesman, set for 4 p.m. at Rose Hall Cemetery with Rev. Joe M. Brown officiating. Rothschild died Sunday night at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. survived by wife Ida Mae, son Alvin J. Rothschild of Los Angeles, and three grandchildren.
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