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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1985

Page

13

Two Traffic Deaths Reported in Texas Panhandle Area

DPS reports describe two fatal crashes near Midland. Diane Saucedo Scott, 23, was struck on Texas 349 by a northbound 1975 pickup driven by William R. Boone. she died at 6:30 a.m. after being pronounced at a Stanton funeral home. Wesley C. Woodfin, 23, of Big Lake died when his 1983 Kawasaki hit a center guardrail on Loop 250 near Midland at about 11:30 p.m. and he was pronounced dead at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Odessa Big Lake Department of Pubic Safety Diane Saucedo Scott E. Ann St Texas 349 Martin County William R. Boone Midland DPS Justice of the Peace F.E. Kennedy Scott Stanton Funeral Wesley C. Woodfin Loop 250 Woodfin Midland Memorial Hospital Midland County Justice of the Peace Charlie Sprayberry

Pair arrested in nightclub burglary in Odessa

An Odessa woman Ella M. Jones age 33 and an Odessa man Melton D. Jones age 27 were jailed on burglary warrants after a July 5 break in at the Videssa Club on Pearl Street. Police said items including a portable TV and radio, cash, a camera, beer and a radio telephone were stolen totaling 410 dollars.

Odessa

Two Odessans jailed on drug charge

Lucia A. Cuevas 34 and Fernando S. Cuevas 36 were jailed on felony cocaine possession after a Thursday search of their home at 817 Roxanna Ave by officers with a warrant. Police recovered about two ounces of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value around 10000 dollars and set bonds at 15000 dollars each.

Odessa Lucia A. Cuevas Fernando S. Cuevas Roxanna Ave Municipal

Brothers charged in burglary of a southside home

Arturo Gonzalez-Orozco 26 and Guillermo Gonzalez-Orozco 21, both of 218 Roxanna Ave, were jailed on 10000 bond each after police arrested them about 230 am Thursday at 501 S Hickory Ave in a burglary reported by a neighbor.

Odessa Arturo Gonzalez-Orozco Guillermo Gonzalez-Orozco Roxanna Ave J.E. Weatherly Hickory Ave

Ector County man charged in indecency

Abel C. Castillo, 41, of Route 12 Box 3214, was jailed on a warrant charging indecent with a child. Deputies arrested him at home about 5:15 p.m. Thursday. Bond not set. The charge stems from a January 1984 report by a 12-year-old Odessa girl.

Ector County Department S Pokesman Abel C. Castillo Justice of the Peace Jimmy Harris Davis Odessa

Lawsuit Alleges Dismissal Over Supervisory Misconduct

A county suit in Travis County's 167th District Court claims Perry was dismissed after she became aware of conduct by supervisor Mike Holden that led her to believe a law violation, including criminal conduct, had occurred. Holden, former manager of the Data Processing Department.

Travis County 167Th District Court Perry Mike Holden

Perry seeks restored seniority after whistleblower suit

Perry files suit for reinstated seniority and benefits plus court costs and attorney fees. Holden declines comment. Spurgin says Perry, of 1704 Rosewood Ave, qualifies for protection under the Texas Whistle-Blower's Act. Perry notified Commissioner Bryan Henderson on June 17 about alleged misconduct. Holden fired Perry, then resigned July 8 and left supervisory post July 15.

Perry Holden Spurgin Rosewood Ave

Connally Daughter Chooses Singing Career Over Law

Connally notes his daughter Katie was accepted into the University of Texas Applied Voice Program. He says he supports her singing plans but admits disappointment she did not pursue law. Katie explains the difficult choice to follow music as a career.

Connally University of Texas Applied Voice Katie Connally

Vision-impaired UT student aims for law school and music

Katie Connally, a University of Texas senior, plans law school if her music career stalls. She describes singing as essential and notes that missing practice for a few days raises nervous energy. Her parents’ support helped her persevere despite vision difficulties. After a masters, she intends to tour the United States or Europe. She believes obstacles strengthen her resolve.

Katie Connally United States Europe

MGF Eurobonds Face Objection From Stockholders

MGF faces challenge over inclusion of stockholders in any repayment plan for eurobond issues. Court or creditor group objects to treating equity holders as creditors, arguing priority or fairness concerns amid restructuring. Stakeholders seek clarity on treatment and potential impact on bond recoveries and company viability.

MGF

MGF debt restructuring fails as stock swap plan stalls

Licht accuses MGF managers and banks of a conflict of interest amid bankruptcy pressures. Marcum notes the firm filed after an unsuccessful debt-for-equity exchange, with a 1984 plan to restructure 149 million in bank debt hinged on exchanging 160 million in subordinated debt for equity, but owners balked.

MGF Marcum Texas Commerce Bank Houston InterFirst Bank Dallas FDIC

Protest Pushes City Toward Flat Water Rates Amid Budget Plan

Protesters note the budget proposal trims rate brackets and favors a flat water rate from an outside consultant. Chalambaga estimates his monthly bill would rise from 255 to 270 dollars, about six percent, as demonstrators plan to learn where and why hikes occur. Berry recalls a recent price increase for a dollar wash and worries about further rises harming small businesses.

Chalambaga Berry

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