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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1978
Page
1
In the Brazos River drainage above Fort Griffin floodwaters linger with power largely restored but water supplies failing. Albany and Throckmorton evacuations continue as a small earthen dam threatens failure. Gov Briscoe seeks federal aid while National Guard supports rescue efforts and the Guadalupe River swells toward Canyon Dam.
Earlier proposals from Carter and Corman-Fisher outline tax cuts for business and varying capital gains rules. Corman-Fisher would grant larger exemptions to individuals while preserving a 750 exemption for low and middle incomes and maintain a $100,000 principal residence gain exemption, with capital gains taxed more heavily than the Ways and Means bill but far below current law. The debate shows a potential top capital gains rate near 49.1 percent, versus an average around 16 percent.
The Texas DPS released names of flood dead from the Hill Country and Albany area. Six others remain missing and presumed dead in Albany, with victims listed by town including Center Point Comfort Bandera and Albany victims such as Wiley L. White Brenda Wright and Adam Richard Ochoa.
AUSTIN Texas AP Local disaster assistance centers in Bandera Kerr and Kendall counties should be operation by Saturday Gov Dolph Briscoe said Friday President Carter has declared the three counties major disaster areas Briscoe said he was sending his administrative assistant Mike Cooper to inspect Albany the latest area hit by rampaging floods Cooper was to accompany Col John F Wall of the US Army Corps of Engineers National Guard personnel will continue to provide assistance in the Albany area the governor said Briscoe toured the disaster stricken Hill Country Thursday and called it Texas worst flood.
Losses totaling 735 dollars from two vehicle burglaries were investigated Friday night by city police. Robert Wood of 160 Belle reported a citizens band radio and camera worth 575 dollars stolen from his vehicle at his home after the driver’s window was left open. Terry Williams of 1322 East Seventh reported a citizens band radio, water skis, stereo player, battery charger and first aid kit worth 260 dollars taken from his pickup after a passenger vent window was forced open.
A 16 year old Odessa youth, certified in May as an adult, was jailed on a 10000 dollar bond for fracturing the theft of a motorcycle. Police arrested him Friday morning at the Winwood Mall parking lot riding a 1975 model motorcycle identified as belonging to Gerald Ridley. He faces charges tied to five vehicle thefts since May 25.
Police are investigating five theft cases including a tool box worth 150 stolen from a pickup at Michael Ware’s residence on 1322 East Seventh. Carlos Jones reports 125 worth of hubcaps stolen from a car at 3965 Penbrook. Dale Taggart’s lawnmower worth 100 disappeared from his backyard at 2730 North Adams. An oil station attendant notes a customer left without paying for three gallons of gas costing 2 at Kent Oil Service Station 601 West County Road. Carl Pollitt reports two license plates stolen from a car in the 400 block of North Jackson.
Harry Hornby Jr., 61, publisher owner and editor of the Uvalde Leader-News since 1948, died Friday after a brief illness. He bought the paper from his father who started it in 1899. A friend of Gov. Dolph Briscoe and associate of John Nance Garner, he served on the Texas State University System Board of Regents. Survivors include his wife and sister Mrs. J.M. Lea of San Angelo. funeral set for Sunday afternoon.
An Army helicopter crashed and burned on the McGregor Range killing all four aboard. The pilot was a seasoned chopper pilot with 17 years of service according to military officials.
An eight year old boy, Harold Eugene Taylor of Grand Junction, remained in guarded condition in a Medical Center Hospital intensive care unit after being struck by an eastbound car driven by Caystle Townsend Malone at 52nd and Kingston noon Friday. He suffered head and leg injuries. In Chaparral a Huey helicopter crashed four miles northeast during a field exercise, killing pilot Maj. Hubert C. Carter and three crew members, Capt. Thomas M. D. Butler, Chief Warrant Officer Rodney G. Goheen, and Sgt. Jeffrey L. Kildow. The Army Cavalry Regiment at Ft. Bliss identified the victims. Investigations were underway with a Ft. Rucker team en route to Ft. Bliss. findings expected within five days.
Heavy rain battered western Texas and flood watches were issued across the region. The Permian Basin saw only traces of moisture with a slight weekend chance, while the Hill Country faced days of downpours. NWS Midland reduced rain chances from 30 to 20 percent with a possible Saturday shower dependent on afternoon heating. Temperatures near 80 Saturday, then edging higher Sunday.
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain today. Winds easterly at 10 to 20 mph. High today near 80, low tonight around 62. Tomorrow's high about 85. Overnight low 64. Sun sets at 8 42 p.m. Sunday rises at 7 07 a.m. Precipitation in last 24 hours trace, year to date 6.28 inches.
The Department of Energy charged Atlantic Richfield Co. and Getty Oil Co. with substantial probable pricing violations totaling 132 million dollars for 1973 to 1977 periods. Arco and Getty dispute DOE methods, while Arco says it documented costs and could seek legal defense if needed. Getty vows to challenge DOE, calling the method inconsistent and illogical.
Carlsbad Clovis and Hobbs file with the Civil Aeronautics Board demanding Texas International continue service until a replacement carrier is secured. TIA seeks to drop the three cities this fall while keeping Roswell and Albuquerque. Air Midwest seeks to serve the three cities. Mayor Walter Gerrels accuses TIA of deception and failing to secure replacement commitments.
Texas International Airlines said the Civil Aeronautics Board will meet August 17 to weigh its bid for control of National Airlines. The CAB decided to proceed expeditiously and assign an administrative law judge. TI had announced it owned 9.5 percent of National shares and filed for control on July 28, stating it would not seek more than 25 percent voting shares before CAB approval.
Edith Elaine Cottrell a 27 year old Odessa resident was treated at Medical Center Hospital after a traffic crash at 10 33 p m Friday on North Golder near 15th Avenue. Her car struck a house occupied by Ethel McKee prompting witnesses to compare the scene to a Hollywood set.
The Odessa Composite Squadron meets at 7 30 P M at Civil Air Patrol Building Schlemeyer Field for an evening briefing and activities.
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