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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1973

Page

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Funds For Primaries Okayed By State Legislature

A 140-day Texas legislative session sent to Governor Briscoe a bill funding the 1974 party primaries with state money and new rules. It delays county party funds, sets 20 percent vote thresholds for primaries, and ties filing fees to financing. The session also advanced ethics disclosures for officials and lobbyists while debating open meetings and reform measures.

Austin Tex Texas Senate Dolph Briscoe Oscar Mauzy Dallas Briscoe Price Daniel Jr Daniel Ethics Commission

Memorial Day Tornado Toll Rises Across Nine States

Tornadoes and violent storms over Memorial Day weekend caused at least 35 deaths across nine states from Oklahoma to Florida. Authorities report hundreds injured and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed as twisters struck Alabama Missouri Arkansas Tennessee North Carolina Florida and Mississippi and scattered fatalities in towns including Keefeton Oxla Jonesboro Laurel.

Associated Press Oklahoma Florida Midwest South Alabama Missouri Keefeton Oxla Jonesboro Ark Kansas Tennessee North Carolina Laurel Miss Brent Brent Baptist Church New River Lutesville Kenneth Nenninger

Nixon security vs national secrets sparks party clash

Democratic leaders and the Senate Armed Services Committee challenge President Nixon’s claim that Watergate probes threaten national security. The Fair Campaign Practices Committee accuses Nixon campaign tactics of dirty politics. Vesco associate LeBlanc seeks talks with Archibald Cox about a “gassing link” while Cox is unavailable. Indictments involve John Mitchell and Maurice Stans over unreported contributions. Meanwhile deadly tornadoes and floods hit Brent Alabama and multiple other areas, killing and injuring dozens.

Washington Democratic Party Senate Armed Services Committee Nixon Nonpartisan Fair Campaign Practices Committee San Jose Costa Rica Robert L. Vesco Vesco Watergate Archibald Cox Norman P. LeBlanc Cox Yesco Atto.r John N. Mitchell Commerce Maurice H. Stans LeBlanc Central Intelligence Agency Robert S. Strauss Democratic National Committee Strauss Stuart Symington D-Mo Armed Services Committee Symington CBS Face Nbcs Meet the Press

Indianapolis 500 draws record crowd. 300000 attend race

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted a large crowd exceeding 300000 as the 3vth 590 mile race unfolded. Secretary of State William Rogers attended honors over the weekend to figures linked to Marxist Salvador Allende and Peronist Hector J Campora. details appear on pages 4-5.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Skylab crews begin medical and daily life tests in orbit

Skylab astronauts Kerwin Conrad and Weitz completed blood draws and began long term medical experiments while adjusting to an orbital lab. They ate meals on board for the first time and faced heat challenges after a protective shield ripped away at launch. Temperature fluctuations persisted as the crew continued planned Earth resources and astronomy tests.

Conrad Kerwin Paul Weitz Cemet Wmch

Traffic Toll Nearing 400 During Holiday Weekend

The highway death toll climbs to near 400 as Memorial Day weekend ends. Hazardous roads with fog and rain slow travel homeward after a three day holiday. The toll began Friday at 6 pm local time and ends at midnight today.

High Wands Raimslick

Record Low Follows Day Of High Winds

A record low temperature for the date of 50 degrees was posted Monday after winds gusted up to 58 mph in the Permian Basin. The NWS predicted cooler readings and continued high winds into Monday and Tuesday. Early temps ranged from 51 at Dalhart to 77 at Brownsville as a cool front sweeps south.

Permian National Weather Service Midland Regional Air Terminal Permian High School Kansas-Nebraska Missouri Panhandle Dalhart The Brownsville Rio Grande Valley

Quipster recalls a peculiar graduation gift trend

In a reminiscence the writer notes a popular gift for graduates a compact car described with four wheels and priced around one pound. The playful memory hints at changing tastes and social norms through a dated purchase.

Gasoline Shortages Spark Anger and a Weekend Death

The Associated Press report notes widespread gas shortages over Memorial weekend with locked stations and rationing. A California attendant was killed after refusing to sell fuel, amid escalating tensions as Ohio refinery shutdowns and limited supplies strain motorists.

Associated Press Oakland Cali Henry Craigs Crags Tns Cincinnati Cto Standard Owl Lima

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