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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1971
Page
2
District and county court entries list divorce filings and civil suits, with numerous names and addresses. Medical center admissions include numerous patients. Traffic and vehicle damage cases appear, noting intoxicated driving and left-scene incidents.
The text discusses ongoing FCC debates and Democratic challenges to extend the fairness doctrine, aiming for equal time on broadcast pronouncements. It cites Wright and Robinson linking the doctrine to editorial advertising and required balanced viewpoints, with judges signaling regulatory guidelines.
A 30-year-old Seagraves man, Ken Maynard Burris, pleaded guilty in 70th District Court to a felony DWI on a second offense. He was arrested August 17, 1969, two miles north of Odessa. Judge sentenced Burris to four years probation and fined $600, with a suspended four-seat prison term. Burris was represented by Attorney Gordon Johnson of Odessa. Highway Patrolman Macom Bolinger testified as the arresting officer.
William Everett aged 19 was arrested by Edler County police in the 500 block North Grant and charged with felony theft for the missing stereo tape from First Baptist Church. Charges filed with Justice of the Peace Howard Williams.
Apollo 15 commander David Scott and crewmates James Irwin and Alfred Worden refused sleeping-pill instructions from Mission Control, arguing no pills were needed. Ground control urged one-pill sleep to ensure rest and suggested Worden wear a headset for a scheduled update. Scott insisted sharing wake times among the crew was essential.
Three minor fire alarms were answered Tuesday by Odessa firemen. A front car seat was destroyed and smoke damage done to a vehicle owned by Maxene Moon, 2737 East County Road. The wiring under the dash of a car owned by Frank Muschalek, 11-B West 15th, was damaged when it shorted out. W H Banson, 1334 East Seventh, reported an air conditioner on fire. Officials said a water pump has shorted out and caused minor damage.
Police investigated seven thefts across the city, with items stolen from a clothesline on 3203 Chesnut and other incidents including a stolen car on East County Road and a battery theft on Glenwood. The report notes redacted radio-style weather notes and regional rainfall impacts amid a broader storm system.
Scott Irwin and Worden completed 19 hours outside the lunar surface during three moon excursions. They deployed a $17 million camera array and a $25 million nuclear powered science station at Hadley Base, relaying signals on lunar atmosphere, subsurface disturbances, radiation, and the solar wind. Rock and soil samples totaling about 1750 to 1800 pounds will enrich lunar geology studies for years.
Obituaries and death notices list Harvey Reed Hatcher 77 of Odessa with survivors including three daughters and relatives, services pending. Philip J. Levin 62 Nashville? New York sports financier dies of heart attack. Jessie Evans Smith 69 wife of LDS president dies after long musical career. baby Stephanie Lee Bowling dies at one month in Waco with funeral arrangements by Crescent Park Baptist Church.
A rosary in Odessa for 48 year old Jose Baeza Alva rez of 308 West Clifford will be held at 8 p.m. at Pay and Rix Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass is set for Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial follows in Odessa Cemetery. He was found dead at home after about a week of illness. Survivors include widow Eloisa, two sons Jose G. and Leo, a daughter Rosa Alvarez, a sister Maria Rodriguez of Mexico.
Pecos: Valentino Moreno 88 of Balmorhea funeral today at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial at Balmorhea. He died Sunday in Pecos Nursing Home. Survivors include widow Theresa and three sons, three daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Investigating officer reported violent property damage at Ella's Bar and Grill. Charges filed by Justice of the Peace Howard Williams.
Funeral services for Ralph W. Pulley 65 of Fort Worth were set for 4 p m today at Moore Forstal Home. Burial planned in Arlington cemetery. Pulley worked in auto sales in Fort Worth and Arlington and was a member of First United Methodist Church Hemphill Heights Masonic Lodge. Survivors include wife Virginia two sons Ralph W Jr and Stan. a daughter Florence. siblings Carl and William and six grandchildren.
NOON Odessa Civitan and NOON Sandhills Aoerica Business Club meet at Sands Restaurant. 6 30 PM Evening Lions at Sands Restaurant. 7 30 PM Basin Lions at Little Ben's Restaurant. 7 30 PM Texas State Guard Odessa unit at National Guard Armory 4501 Andrews Highway. 8 PM Jeana hint Liberator at Ector County Coliseum. 8 90 PM The Merchant of Venice at Globe Theater.
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