Unidentified orange object seen near submarine search
The Pentagon reported the Navy saw an unidentified orange object about north of the Atlantic oil slick area during the search for the missing nuclear powered sub Scorpion. Officials cautioned the object may be a messenger buoy, while the oil slick remains unaccounted for and not clearly linked to any boats. Capt. John F. Davis in Azores is overseeing routine monitoring of the search.
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Marines Battle Viet Cong Attacks Near Saigon
South Vietnam troops report heavy fighting as Marines clash with Viet Cong holdouts southwest of Saigon. Officials say 220 enemy soldiers killed and that North Vietnamese forces have not secured a decisive victory despite intensified attacks near Khe Sanh.
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Louisville Racial Violence and Saigon Fighting Report
Louisville police struggle with a second night of race violence in the West End as guardsmen assist and curfews tighten controls while in Saigon government forces claim major gains against Viet Cong pockets in Gia Dinh and Phu Lam, with U S gunships and troops engaging infiltrators and reporting heavy VC casualties. A captured Viet Cong document urges more decisive actions to improve North Vietnam's bargaining position in Paris.
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Isumer Jeans
Lomsville
Election nets big turnout for Odessa bond measure
Voters in Ector County approved a 4.8 million school bond for Odessa nine secondary schools with 60.5 percent support after a late start and machine delays. Turnout reached 8,132 with 4,923 voting yes and 3,209 no. The ballot included absentee votes, and West Odessa showed a split result. Ballot-machine mixups caused 12 of 14 polls to open late, but most voters returned to vote.
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Violence erupts as protestors clash outside Supreme Court
In Washington a mass of about 300 Poor People’s Campaign demonstrators gathered before the Supreme Court, shouting Viva while rocks were hurled at main floor windows as a delegation from Resurrection Indian groups and Mexican-Americans protested a court ruling affecting Indians and western states.
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Johnson Seeks Restraint In Vietnam Bombing
President Johnson told reporters he will keep peace envoys in place indefinitely but will not curb U S bombing of North Vietnam without Hanoi showing similar restraint. He was briefed on Paris talks by Cyrus Vance, who also spoke to Senate leaders including Mike Mansfield, who cautioned that progress may take weeks or months.
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McCarthy Claims Oregon Victory
Oregon Republican leaders praise McCarthy after a surprising upset win in the state GOP primary. The scene in Portland centers on Kennedy and Nixon as campaigns rebalance toward the national race with new momentum from Oregon results.
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French Crisis Deepens as De Gaulle Faces Resignation Demands
Demonstrators in Paris demand President Charles de Gaulle step down amid the worst unrest since World War II. Thousands march from Place de la Bastille to Saint-Lazare station, torching windows and shouting for a popular government. Civil service talks stall as strikes widen, with the General Confederation of Labor leading protests and calling for a 32 percent pay rise.
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The Quipster
A humorous line notes that nudists were born that way, deflecting blame with a playful assertion.
Spending showdown looms as House eyed lax cuts
The Odessa American notes the House faces a clash over spending cuts with President Johnson pressing for restraint. Page 12 A coverage flags a potential setback for LBJ as lawmakers weigh demands to curb federal outlays amid broader political tensions. Page 3 B highlights a federal racketeering case involving Carlos Marcello in New Orleans.
Showers Forecast Across Alpine Area This Week
The U S Weather Bureau reports light to moderate thunder showers in Big Bend country with a 20 percent precipitation chance through Thursday. Odessa reached 86 Tuesday with a 95 degree high expected today, as Alpine recorded 0.49 inch of rain. Delicate storms affected El Paso and Laredo with highs around 90s, while Texan towns like San Angelo, Wink, and Cotulla logged scattered activity. Damp air from the Gulf aided inland shower development, with warmer temperatures forecast and a slight rise in heat through Thursday.
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