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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1971

Page

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Homer and Jethro partner dies halts act

Stunned Kersteth Burns says he will take time to think after Henry D. Haynes known as Homer dies of a heart attack days before a Great Midwest Fair appearance in Crete Illinois. The duo began in 1932 in Knoxville and recorded 39 albums with hits like The Battle of Kukamonga and Daddy Sang Bass. Burns, 40 years into the act, may not perform in upcoming engagements and contemplates future in entertainment. Haynes leaves a widow Elizabeth and three children Tracy Kenneth Trenton.

Evanston, Ill Kersteth Burns Jethro Homer and Henry D. Haynes Tam Burns Haynes Homer Crete Knoxville Tenn T 9 Kukamonga Daddy Dover Lansing Ian Bahamas Alaska Chet Atkins Elizabeth Tracy Kenneth Trenton

Air force jets accused of buzzing civilian planes over Europe

British pilots warn of repeated near misses as West German, French, and Belgian fighters allegedly buzz civilian airliners during training. A Sabena and Pan Am official voice concern while Trans World Airlines notes past near misses despite no clear incidents.

London British Air Avia Europe British Airline Pilots Association Sunday Express West Germany British Pilots” Association Topean Airways Germany Sabena Trans World Airlines Pan American Pan- Am KLM

Fragmented case list from Munich notices

A garbled OCR sheet lists divorce and civil case names and personal parties such as Edtte Ralph Hove vs Eglin Jeanette Have and varied civil mentions. It includes numerous misreads of names, places, and dates with scattered references to individuals like Allan, Wickey, Chaney, and Dawson, amid an unclear docket.

Seine Ican Stuer Municient Movenett Del Edtte Ralph Hove Eglin Jeanette Meraney Oun Pee Tilton Yd Grawford Igale A.asroora Nene Era Ron Bea Tou Twilgan Winele ‘Dawson Hope L. Chaney Carta le Scapp Phen A. House Andy R. ‘Rors AM Gunnan Jenny A Jean Sane dAuronrad Paby Mra Dern Goosrum Andi Wey

Charge Filed In Fatal Wreck In Midland

Midland police filed a charge after a Saturday car crash killed Dorothy McGowan Young, 38, of Midland. Ann Washi, 20, and Edward Ray, 29, both of Midland, turned themselves in on Monday on charges of failing to stop after an accident. The wreck occurred on Front Street when a 1919 model car failed to yield, sending Ray’s car into a parked vehicle and striking Young. A bond of 2500 dollars was set for Ann Washi by Justice of the Peace R. H. Pine.

Midland Washi Edward Ray Wesley Smith Front Street Bunton R. H. Pine Ling West Ray Auto Smith Mia Dorothy McGowan Young

Lawmen Probe Five Breakins

Five break ins are under police investigation including a vacant Tom Green Avenue house entry by teens. A driver fled westbound after a crash with Ray thrown through a windshield. both he and Mrs. Washington were admitted to Midland Memorial sub-K Hospital. Additional notes list thefts, births, and traffic incidents from Midland.

Ray Washington Midland Memorial Sub-K Hospital Apnliantivralanser

Fight Victims Receive Treatment In Local Incident

Mrs Socorro Renteria aged 45 and Oxana were treated at Medical Center Hospital Sunday for lacerations to the face chest and leg. William Bowen aged 23 at 207 Carolyn Drive was treated for a injured right wrist after saying he participated in a fight. No charges were filed and the incidents were not connected.

Socorro Renteria Oxana Medical Center Hospital Afi William Bowen Carolyn Drive

Two Women Hurt In Auto Wreck In Odessa

An Odessa woman remains in medical center hospital after a Sunday car crash. Linda L. Gordon aged 20, and her companion Melody Martin aged 23, were injured when Gordon’s westbound car on 131st collided with a parked vehicle owned by Clarence E. Anderson at 306 West 31st. Martin had a cut lip and was later released, Gordon suffered a cut lip and chest and abdominal wounds. Both cars were substantially damaged.

Dawson Lee Smith Winfield Acme East Eighth James Barr Z. Lubbock Elsie J. Seworth East Eighth Drive-inn Dick Stair Wlogan Edna H. Vannadete Golder Jess Bates Douglas Rufus G. Lawser North Allenhaney Sammie L.jésewis SI. Flick Nei Blaylock Camage Kermit Hily Carman J. Randolph Linde L. Gorman Tlarance E. Anderson West 31St Linda Gorson Melody Martin Kermit Odessa Medical Center Hospital Linda L. Gordon Walnut Melody Martin G. D Peggy Marie Thomas South Broughton Hubbardelly Funeral Home Colorado G. D. Thomas Breckenridge Independent Missionary Baptist Church Arlene Cobb Route 1 David Baytown J. C. Blue Anderson Bert Blue Donald Blue Richard Larson Tom Green Medical 1 Center Hospital Bruce Crowson Abert Crowson Windsor Charles Stamford Kyra Carson Carol J. Bo Yenla Kee Grand Wdey L. D. Box-Prairie Clark Ley Route 3 Billie Roberts

Government report cites bid procedures and impropriety claims

The subcommittee found no Consolidated executive testimony and asserted contracts were awarded under advertised competitive sealed-bid procedures. It noted untrained personnel managing government equipment and denied any improper gains. Elmore and Marine Capt. Thomas O'Brien faced credit card use allegations with Dewey Electronics, while Kemple testified about cash repayments and disputed card use. O'Brien gave technical input on Dewey proposals.

Jvision Elmore Thomas O'Brien Diners Club Dewey Electronics 'Corp Morris Kemple Dewes Kemple O'Brien Dewey

Midland Cycle Wreck Injures Odessan

Midland Police report a motorcycle crash near US 80 and Midland Drive injured Odessa resident Marvin Ferguson, age 2, who was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital in undetermined condition with a severely fractured right leg. Incomplete DPS notes say the accident occurred shortly before noon on Monday.

Burial of AMWaD FuneraL highlights local figure

AMWaD FuneraL, born August 27, 1921 in Burkburnett, lived in Mid and nearby before 1938. She was wed to Waniayse Young Sr., who died February 12, 1958, leaving a mark on the community.

Amwad Burkburnett Midand Waniayse Young Sr Molly Allen Fort Stockton Comlanche View Fort Stockton Funeral Home East Hills Fort ‘Stockton Abilene Allen Jadisa Territory Oklo Baptist Church Order of the Eastern Star J. C. Allen Fort Worth Ernest Allen Ludie Dickie Woodson Mittie Elliott Minnie Higginbotham Dorothy Higginbotham Bertha Higginbotham

Soviets Influence Backing Pakistan Regime Cited

A government spokesman said senior officials at the State Department and White House were using their prestige to shore up and back up the Pakistan regime. The Indian and Soviet governments have also been alarmed by the thaw between China and the United States.

Sokesman State Department White House Pakistan

Deaths and services listed for Odessa area

Obituary notices and funeral services for Mrs. Foabell Susan Valdez MrsCurtis Thompson and other area residents are detailed across multiple Odessa area moves with graveside services and funeral home arrangements. The notices include birth dates birthplaces and survivors plus hospital deaths and dates. Survivors include spouses children and extended relatives in Odessa Houston Brackettville Midland and surrounding areas.

Foabell Susan Valdez del Rio Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Medical Center Hospital Valdez Alpine Odeasa Big Spring Lupe Wuertemburg Houston Rosa Costello Maclay Valdez Delia Curtis Vickie Kay) Thompson West 25Th Sunset Memorial Carl Roberts Tommy Carl Earl

White Plans Odessa Visit

A tour of Odessa will be highlighted by stops at the Pan American Ballroom the new downtown Post Office and the University of the Southwest. The visit will be led by White from El Paso accompanied by Mrs White and Judge James G Gang. The schedule includes a private dinner at the Chuck Wagon and a 2:45 p.m. visit to the Presidential Museum and a 8 p.m. performance at the Globe Theater.

Odessa Texas Permian Basin Congression Richard C.jcampus White Elj Petrochemical Pasa Pan Ector County Ions Club Solden West Chamber of Chuck Wagon James G.gang Ec Benton Lubbock County Coliseum Odessa College Great’ Museum Mollere University U.S Ector County C. C. Fisher Presidential Museum John Ben Shepperd Jr

Rain and storms sweep West Texas and El Paso region

Rain and thunderstorms moved across West Texas and the El Paso area with heavy winds over 55 mph. Rainfall was moderate to heavy in El Paso as showers spread over the region. predawn temperatures ranged in the 60s and 70s across the state. An account suit was filed in 162nd District Court in Odessa by Alfred Meroney against Deepwater Company over on account.

el Paso West Texas Elja Paso Texas Lamesat Red River National Weather Service Alfred Meroney Inland Co Odessa Middle Coastal Plains Lion, Inc

Robbery Report Being Checked in Odessa Incident

Joseph R. Reid Jr. reported a robbery in Odessa by three men in their early 20s who forced him into a damaged 1959 model auto on Fourth and Jolder around 9 30 p m Saturday. They robbed him of 50 dollars and dumped him two miles northwest of Notrees, with Reid notifying police at 5 30 a.m. Sunday after walking to town.

Ro the Mungay Odessa Notrees Joseph R. Reid Jr Route 3 Fourth Jolder Reid Wal O

Two DWI Suspects Freed On Bond In Odessa

Two Odessa men posted bonds after arrests for intoxicated driving. Frank Eugene Gibson, 42, and Amos Orin Billington, 48, were freed on bonds set by Municipal Court Judge Sunday and Saturday respectively, following police reports of traffic incidents and weapons charges. A third incident involved vandalism and a football injury to Burt Slater Jr. and Burt Slater, 15, with a broken clavicle reported after paint damage at a residence.

Frank Eugene Gibson Hoa Ie Ese L. A Moore Tom Green Burt W. Slater Burt W. Slater Windsor Don Brubaker Jieal Center Hospital

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