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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1972
Page
8
Expression of sentiment for a Senior Citizens Recreational Center in Odessa continues as a key Aug. 15 deadline for federal funds approaches. A survey shows many replies, but organizers say outreach to more than 3,000 eligible residents remains needed.
The Performance Team lists toll free 800 243 6060 for locating a nearby site. The message directs readers to call for availability and locations beyond those shown.
A compact directory lists multiple auto parts suppliers with street outlets. Names include Jobbers Womento Supply 1004 West 4th Mine Supply 9510 Ge and several shops such as Odessa American Automotive Co 820 Fest 7th Broadmoor Auto Supply 2616 I Grandview 6&5 Auto Parts Economy Auto Parts 2535 Andrews Mwy.
A fragmented directory lists automotive service providers across Texas towns including Big Spring and Midland. Entries note shop names such as Fitch's Shell Service Peach's Texaco Service Basin Automotive Coy's Auto Repair and more, with addresses and scattered prices or markers.
A 16 year old Pecos High senior Carol Casimir was named Miss Cotton of Pecos, to represent the cotton industry and compete in the Texas Maid of Cotton pageant in Dallas. Nancy Carpenter earned first runner up and Miss Congeniality went to Debbie Bryan as about 300 attended the Pecos Country Club event.
High level talks in Los Angeles between Midland Odessa officials and Continental Airlines accelerated some service improvements at Midland Odessa Regional Air Terminal. A Dallas to Midland Odessa flight time change was supported for immediate investigation. Other requests face delays or restrictions including Austin morning flights, Tulsa and Oklahoma City stops, and a Los Angeles to Midland Odessa nonstop. Officials also discussed resuming a nonstop Midland Odessa to Los Angeles, but Continental cited current economics. A separate civil suit for 5000 dollars over a defective exhaust system was filed in 70th District Court against Broncho Chevrolet.
A reader asks about rapid weight loss causing missed periods. Dr. Lamb says normal cycles can return with a cautious 1,500 calorie diet and activity. suggests endocrinologist evaluation for menstrual and weight issues, noting possible thyroid involvement and that birth control pills can affect salt and water retention.
Firemen battled four blazes Tuesday and Wednesday. A vacant trailer at 1701 FM 1936 burned, traced to oil-soaked rags and spontaneous combustion. Two units used 1250 gallons to smother it, with minor clothing damage in a nearby car trunk.
A 16 year old Abilene youth was released to his parents by Ector County juvenile authorities after deputies in Taylor County arrested him on a burglary warrant from Ector County. He was accused of the July 23 break in at Phyllis Sue Rich home at 806 Avenue H and a eight track stereo with 13 tapes were reported stolen.
Washington AP reports that insured savings and loan associations closed mortgage loans totaling 5.3 billion dollars in June, lifting lending commitments. Chairman Preston Martin of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board announced the figures, showing a 26 percent rise from June 1971 and an 18 percent rise from May.
Howard Butler, personnel director for Ector County Independent School District, announced four vacancies for 1972 73 professional staff. He plans to consider applications for two junior high coaches, a special education counselor and a special education diagnostician. Butler noted a projected staff level of 1290 for the next term.
An Odessa man, 21, remained in Ector County jail on a $2,500 bond after being accused of stealing two tape players valued at 69.76 dollars from Walgreens on Maple Street. Two 15-year-old Odessa youths were arrested at Walgreens for stealing poker chips worth 98 cents and were counseled by juvenile officers before being returned to their grandmother.
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