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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1977
Page
2
Joan Wesley Phillips, 89, of Lubbock, has entered Texas Tech as a freshman. University officials say he likely is the oldest college freshman in the U.S. See story, Page 80.
Fires rage across large areas of forest tundra and other acreage burning Saturday with an inset map locating nine western states and Alaska. The report notes extensive fires and ongoing danger as authorities assess damage and containment efforts.
Police officer Joan Flynn handles a lead line at the 109th precinct station in Flushing Queens on Saturday. A desk police sketch of the "Son of Sam" killer sits on the desk as readers are invited to send tips. See story on Page 11B.
A brief notice notes the deceased has moved to an eternal resting place and left behind a government service in Washington. The statement highlights career service in the capital and the final resting location.
Washington AP reports a nationwide Bell System wage and benefit deal ending a 700000 worker strike threat. The tentative 31 percent rise across wages pensions and job security was reached just before the deadline with ratification expected. Union leaders hailed a negotiating breakthrough while managers prepared for uninterrupted service and regional pickets if needed.
Los Angeles AP reports a judge declared a mistrial in Leslie Van Houten's retrial as the jury deadlocked 7-5 on first degree murder versus manslaughter. The 27 year old former Charles Manson follower could face a third trial after 25 days of deliberation over four weeks, with trial lasting 15 weeks. The judge set September 12 for a new date as Keith expressed readiness to defend again.
President Carter urged Congress to replace the welfare system with a $34 billion plan aimed at moving able bodied recipients into jobs and providing cash for those unable to work. He acknowledged the plan would initially cost more than the old system and noted he hopes for enactment by next spring ahead of the 1980 fiscal year.
Southwest Airlines faces a surge of no shows on West Texas routes, with Frank Muse alleging phony reservations and foul play. He cited a El Paso flight that left at 94 passengers when capacity is 112, while Southwest argues no-show rates are about 10 percent, below a 40 percent higher spike claimed by its attorney.
Washington AP reports three years after Nixon resigned amid Watergate, Nixon remains free in San Clemente while 25 associates face prison terms from 22 to 8 years. Haldeman, Mitchell, Ehrlichman, and Liddy face various sentences as others serve time in camps. Ford’s pardon spares Nixon prosecution, but legal bills and memoir plans push on. Nixon’s family and former aides maintain privacy as finances strain and public appearances stay limited.
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