Stormy habeas hearing for Pecos robbery convict continues
Bennie Earnest Wilson 26 the self confessed holdup man faced an eight hour habeas corpus hearing in 143rd District Court. He accused police and prosecutors of rights violations and sought a new trial while claiming racial bias and press prejudice. The session featured clashes over counsel and courtroom access with testimony from four more witnesses planned.
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Bennie Earnest Wilson
143Rd District Court
J. H. Starley
Wilson
Murray Howze
Howze
Starley
Mur
Ray J. Howze
Huntsville
A. R. Archer
Special Film Gives Teens Answers at Texan Theater
A non-denominational film The Restless Ones will show at the Texan Theater December 7 to 10. Tickets are $1 and available at the Chamber of Commerce in Monahans. A local citizens group led by Alf Edwards coordinates the event with church leaders and Billy Graham Crusade partners. Counseling will be offered after each showing and a Billy Graham representative has provided counseling instruction.
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Texan Theater
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Wil
Billy Graham Crusades
Monahans
Wayne Long
Estate Case In District Court Today
A suit to settle the estate of G. W. O'Brien is set to open in 143 District Court this morning. The case, W. D. O'Brien et al versus Ellis H. O'Brien et al, involves the heirs of the West Texas estate. The matter has been scheduled before and may proceed Monday if not completed today, with other matters possible for the following Monday.
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District Court
W. D. O’brien
Ellis H
Pat) O’brien
G. W. O’brien
West
Texas
You Want New Industry in Your Town
Series on community industrial development outlines profitability as final gate. It stresses that 80 percent of Texas industries lease facilities and that a ready package financing plan is crucial to win prospects. The article cites investor builders and industrial foundations as major local financing sources.
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Texas Industrial Comission
Commission
Texas
Smith Street
Commercial Banks
Savings and Loan Associations
I. D. Committee
Centenarian James S Hand dies at 100 in Monahans
James Samuel Hand died Wednesday after a four day illness and was buried Friday at Sea graves with Webb Funeral Home services and Odd Fellows rites. Born September 1, 1867 in Henderson County Mississippi, he came to Oklahoma in a covered wagon and later lived in Seagraves before settling in Monahans with his daughter Mrs Scott Garrison. Former Gaines County peace officer, deputy sheriff and justice of the peace, he later worked as a house painter and belonged to the Christian Church and Odd Fellows. He is survived by four grandchildren and his daughter.
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James Samuel Hand
Seagraves
Webb Funeral Home
Odd Fellows
Mr. Hand
Ward Memorial Hospital
Henderson County
Mississippi
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Monahans
Scott
Laura) Garrison
S. Main
Gaines County
The
Christian Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Garrison
Firemen Seek Donations to Repair Toys for Christmas
Firemen will repair used toys left at the fire station or pick them up at homes if citizens call any firefighter. Toys will be distributed at Christmas to needy families. Fire Chief Joe Killian said they currently have only a few toys to work on.
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Joe Killian
Jury Duty and Fishing Trip on the Same Day
The article explains that excuses from jury duty are limited. Only a district judge or those whom the judge or opposing lawyers approve can potentially excuse a juror. If summoned for a special venue, avoidance hinges on judge approval.
Polygraph Clears Mother In Shooting Case
A lie detector test at Midland under Texas Department of Public Safety supervision showed Rosie Lee Franklin the mother of a Monahans boy had no knowledge of the November 16 fatal shooting or body movement. Deputy Herman Hamilton said the test supported her testimony and that she did not notice bloodstains until returning home from work.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Midland
Rosie Lee
Franklin
Monahans
Herman Hamilton
Shop In Monahans This Christmas
The Monahans Chamber of Commerce urges shoppers to take advantage of late hours this Thursday and Dec 14 to 23 until 9 PM. Kids can meet Santa and receive candy on these nights. Citizens are urged to shop locally and view the News bargain ads. Only 18 shopping days left until Christmas.
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Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Monahans
Woman Fires Twice In Drive-In Fracas In Monahans
Edith Fagler fired five shots from a .38 revolver at a south Monahans drive in injuring J. W. Scott with bullets in the abdomen and chest. Scott recovering at Ward Memorial. Fagler jailed on assault with intent to murder with $2,500 bond.
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Monahans
Herman Hamilton
Sluts
Wilkinson
Hamilton
Edith Fagler
Fagler
J. W. Scott
Scott
Ward Memorial
Sled dogs in Sandhills park feature in beer ad shoot
A dog sled team of Huskies was used in a beer commercial filmed last Friday at Sandhills State Park as part of an elaborate production. Additional scenes were shot in Brady after weather delayed earlier plans and the crew returned from Brady to the local park.
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Sandhills State Park
Brady
Public hearing on frontage roads for I 20 set Tuesday
Representatives from the State Highway Department will discuss frontage road construction along Interstate 20 from three miles east of SH 18 to three miles west. The meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building invites all interested persons tomorrow morning at 10 o clock.
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State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
S. Dwight
Highway Department
Betty Street
Critique On Viet Nam War Slated Tonight
Porter Randall, Fort Worth newsman, speaks to four high school grades at 2 30 p m and in the evening for the public at 7 30 p m tickets 1 goes to Rotary scholarship fund Randall has 300 annual appearances and plans five tours abroad next year His talk Why We Are Fighting In Viet Nam lasts 25 minutes followed by a 40 minute film The Chromatic Confusion in Southeast Asia focuses on people customs and daily life rather than combat.
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Porter Randall
Fort Worth
Rotary Club
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Texas State Network
Randall
Junior Class Stages Red Chief Play at Mona Hanson High
Mona Hanson High School junior class prepares The Ransom of Red Chief adapted for the stage by Anne Coulter Martens. Rehearsals run about three times weekly under director Mrs. R. L. Sleeper with Kathie McDaniel as student director. Cast includes Russ Dorsett Charles Brantley Jimmy Randolph Butch Fletcher Camille Leonard Jaylie Longbotham Judy Forman Kathy Armstrong Belinda Lamothe Gail Tucker Priscilla White Kathy McKnight Marsha Pardue Robert Purser.
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O. Henry
Red Chief
Monahans High School
Anne Coulter Martens
R. L. Sleeper
Kathie McDaniel
Sleeper
Russ Dorsett
Charles Brantley
Jimmy Randolph
Butch Fletcher
Camille Leonard
Jaylie Longbotham
Judy Forman
Kathy Armstrong
Belinda Lamothe
Gail Tucker
Priscilla White
Kathy McKnight
Marsha Pardue
Robert Purser
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