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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1968

Page

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Johnson says Humphrey support open to candidates and not campaign

President Johnson told reporters he and Hubert Humphrey would not run a formal campaign and would keep an open door to presidential hopefuls for foreign affairs briefings. He dismissed a blocking Senate group over Fortas confirmation, noted disarmament efforts, and said no trip abroad is planned while missile talks and a nuclear ban treaty face Senate hurdles.

Washington Dent Johnson Johnson New Democratic Party Hubert H Humphrey White House Ators Abe Fortas Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Jonson United States Czechoslovakia Russia Europe

Agencies Disagree Draft Used To Punish

The Justice Department says the Selective Service acts to punish antiwar dissenters by reclassifying delinquency to induce draft, arguing the practice may violate the Draft Act and Constitution. The case of James Westereich, a divinity student, centers on reclassification and induction amid government opposition within Supreme Court proceedings.

Washington U.S. Justice Department Selective Service Department Supreme Court James J. Westereich Cheyenne Wyo Andover Newton Theological School Newton Centre Mass Justice Department Lewis B. Hershey Oestereich Griswold

Hero Emerges Terrorists Toll Climbs in West Texas

Police search West Texas for three gunmen after they fatally shot Floyd Teel at his Big Lake home during a robbery. Victim operated a local service station. over $1,000 stolen. Bans left bound wife said suspects wore ski masks. one man possibly in blue coveralls. car type unknown.

Big Lake West Texas Floyd Teel Reagan County Teel Texas Saigon Philadelphia Charles Boyer Boyer Choton

Romania to hold talks with Soviet Union on treaty renewal

ROmania agreed to discuss renewal of the 1948 friendship and assistance pact with the Soviet Union in Bucharest amid Ceausescu fears of Red Army moves. Talks next month will cover the German issue and mutual consultations on political and military decisions, leaving Romania as the bloc’s last holdout on a new treaty.

Bucharest Romania Kremlin Communist Party Nicolae Ceausescu Soviet Union Ceausescu

Mild Weekend Seen For Area Weather Forecast

West Texas skies clear to partly cloudy this weekend with temperatures rising into the high 80s. South winds 5 to 15 mph, record lows noted in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth, while heavy rains fell in parts of the state. In Reagan County a man named Teel was killed in his home during a robbery. his wife was found bound and unharmed. Three Louisiana men were questioned after an armed home invasion reported near McCamey, as Texas Rangers assisted in the investigation.

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Chicago police show vast weapon seizure from DNC protests

The Chicago Police Department unveiled what an official called the most sophisticated weapon array seized during disturbances around the Democratic National Convention. More than 109 items were displayed in Grant Park Lincoln Park and near the Conrad Hilton hotel, with tags noting seizure dates and locations.

Chicago Conrad Hilton Peter Duellman Grant Park Lincoln Park Duellman Fac

Nixon backs Phantom jets to keep Israel military edge

Nixon told an in flight press conference in Texas he favors supplying Israel with Phantom jets if needed to maintain a military superiority over Arab neighbors. He said the principle is that Israel must keep a solid military edge for peace and would support necessary measures. Scranton will tour Western Europe for a fact finding mission and issue a foreign policy statement upon return.

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Senate Slaps LBJ On Money Bill Prominent Appropriation Fight

In a terse session the Senate rejects or curbs a major appropriation bill tied to President Johnson's funding plan. Lawmakers clash over spending levels and oversight, signaling a defining moment in wartime fiscal policy and national priorities.

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