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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
1
The Apollo command ship experiences oxidizer leaks in two thrusters linked to Skylab, leaving propulsion only partially operable. Mission Control warns the issues could be related, prompting caution as Bean Garriott and Lousma await a space walk that may be postponed again.
Former CIA chief Helms testified the agency had no role in the Watergate break-in and sought to curb CIA aid to a retired agent involved in the case. He said White House officials pressed to taper the FBI probe in Mexico over money ties to Watergate while denying CIA complicity.
The Odessa area saw July as the coolest and wettest in years with 2.47 inches of rain, 0.59 above normal. Temperatures stayed below normal most days except July 7, and the region logged 90-degree highs on 20 days with a record 97 and a 60-degree low on the 27th. Nine sunny and ten thunderstorm days marked the month, with 12 partly cloudy, and total precipitation for 1873 reaching 9.35 inches, 1.17 above normal.
Four people admitted to Medical Center Hospital with injuries from mishaps on Wednesday remained in satisfactory condition Thursday. Robert Forgione, 33, was observed after a head injury from a bar fight at Friendly Six Tap. Bazi C. Brumm, 29, broke his left leg in a fall at home. Manuel Alvarado, 21, suffered second and third degree burns from hot tar while working for a roofing company. Lyle Green, 16, was treated for injuries after being kicked by a horse.
Prospective Hotline volunteers will attend a training seminar this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2433 East It. Odessa Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center and the Midland Rehabilitation Detoxification Center will provide instructional staff for the event, with a lunch break included.
Odessa fire crews answered four calls on Wednesday including a total loss from an electrical short after jumper cables sparked a blaze at 2818 Yukon. A car at 400 block of B3rd experienced wiring damage in two fires, and a Sprague Street incident involved Bobby Pittman’s vehicle. A separate blaze at 1020 West County Road originated from a carburetor. A lint fire at Elvis Perry’s 2801 Beechwood home was extinguished upon arrival. Packing Plant In Amarillo Will Close Roswell NM AP Glover Packing Co states Amarillo closure will cost about 209 jobs with further cuts planned in Roswell and Hernando facilities.
A spaghetti luncheon Saturday launches Crane County's first annual beauty pageant ice cream freeze-off. Sponsored by the Crane County Cancer Society, lunch starts 11 a.m. at Sixth Street Community Church, food served to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $1.75 at the door. At 1:30 p.m. a parade follows.
A downtown parade leads to the Crane County Exhibit Building for a day of events including a kiddie carnival at 2 p.m. and an ice cream freeze-off at 3:30 p.m. Top prizes are 50, 25, and 15 dollars. Miss Crane and Junior Miss Crane contests feature multiple entrants from local sponsors, with Lynette Lewis and Wanda Griffin as reigning titleholders. Jim Prince to emcee. judges include Cindy Crisp and John Green. Crane County and Crane ISD sponsor the summer recreation event.
Services for Beulah Ann Jones 98 of Rising Star held at Higginbotham Funeral Home burial at Sipe Springs Cemetery. Rev Weaver E Lovelace 71 of Clyde died in Clyde Hospital funeral at Resthaven Chapel Lubbock burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Dario Saldana 69 of Seminole died at Memorial Hospital burial in Seminole Cemetery set at St James Catholic Church. Survivors listed for each, including spouses children and extended family.
A Midland woman, Lucila H. Morgan, 39, was charged with shoplifting nearly $30 of items from Cooks Discount Department Store in Odessa. She remained in custody Thursday with a $1,500 bond. The report also lists multiple unrelated thefts, a meat wrappers course in Odessa, vandalisms, and obituaries.
Marriage licenses granted for Teer Lacy Tatum Carman Bigelow Wilson Maines Roberts Valient Fielden Miller Brown Thatcher Bray. District Court divorces filed including Tidwell Bullard Edwards Hunter Ward Burleson Rodriguez and others. Medical Center Hospital admits and discharges listed with many patients. births recorded for Aug 1. City traffic accidents detailed with numerous pairs and damages.
Three persons faced driving while intoxicated charges in Ector County Court on Thursday. Tomasa Moreno Samson, 44, of 1027 West 15th, arrested near US 385 eight miles south of Odessa, posted a $500 bond. Donald R. Elliott, 31, Ardmore Oklahoma, arrested on US 385 one mile north of Odessa, posted a $750 bond. Danny Ross Coleman, 25, Andrews, detained on US 385 about 13 miles north of Odessa, was free on bond.
Tomorrow in Odessa lists a full slate: 7 AM State 4H Horse Show at Ector County Coliseum, 7 AM Breakfast at Sands Restaurant, noon Eastside Rotary at Inn of the Golden West Coachroom, 2:30 PM State 4H Horse Show at Ector County, 6 PM Veterans of World War I at Barracks 1967 Hi-Spot Youth Center, 7:30 PM State 4-H Horse Show at Ector County Coliseum, 8:30 PM Mary Mary at Permian Playhouse.
Ozona prepares for a two day event with a 5 p.m parade Friday marking the 16th annual Ozona Junior Rodeo. Rodeo performances begin at 7 p.m. each night followed by dances. Six contestants compete for the 1973 Rodeo Queen, with 1972 Queen Debra Clayton attending the crowning.
The Senate adopted a resolution urging drivers to reduce speed by at least 10 mph on major highways during weekends through Labor Day to ease fuel shortages and boost safety. Headlights should be turned on to publicize participation in the effort.
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