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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1983

Page

10

Tax rebel's trial to start tomorrow in Pecos

William Hardaway, former Alpine police chief, faces two counts of forcibly rescuing seized property in a Pecos federal case. IRS repossessed three vehicles March 9 for unpaid self employment tax. Hardaway disputes amounts and challenges seizure methods. Trial before U.S. District Judge Lucius Bunton begins Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Hardaway, 41, formerly Alpine police chief and owner of a shoe repair and freight business, pled not guilty.

Pecos Alpine Internal Revenue Service Pecos Federal District Court William Hardaway U.S Lucius Bunton Pecos U.S Hardaway IRS U.S. Treasury Department Walter Holcombe

Eric Thomas’ Struggle Pushing Mower Up Incline Near Mall

Eric Thomas, a 20 year old resident of 3965 Penbrook Ave No 98, struggles as he pushes a mower up an incline near Permian Mall Fridly.

Eric Thomas Penbrook Permian Mall

Orientation schedules set for Ector County ISD high schools

Orientations for seventh grade through new students are announced for Ector County ISD high and junior high schools. Odessa High hosts 10 a.m. Wednesday orientation with principal remarks, staff introductions, band music, film, and campus tours. Senior to sophmore sessions follow with staggered times Thursday and Friday for immunizations, fines, yearbooks, IDs, photos, and schedules. Permian High hosts 2 45 p.m. August 23 orientation with a campus tour and handbook briefing. Junior high orientations include tours and staff introductions with bus transportation to the nearest pick up point. Bus schedules list pickup times for Bonham and Bowie areas, among others.

Ector County Independent School Odessa High School OHS Emmitt Cavin Odessa High Permian High School Permian Charles Broughton Joe Rutledge

ECISD to weigh budget and tax rate for 1983-84

Ector County ISD trustees meet Tuesday to consider a 1983-84 operating budget of 75.4 million dollars, a total including debt service of 78.3 million, and a tax rate of 77.5 cents per 100 assessed value. The district plans a 4.3 percent pay rise for 2,600 employees amid higher utility costs and reduced state aid.

Ector County School Board 10Th St

Teens Die in Blue Mound House Fire Near Fort Worth

A house fire in Blue Mound killed two teens and critically injured a 29 year old woman. Richard Wilbanks, 15, of Blue Mound, and Danny Cooper, 13, of Azle, died in the blaze which started at 4 45 a m Sunday.

Blue Mound Fort Richard Wilbanks Danny Cooper Azle

County budget study set for hospital and jail matters

Ector County commissioners will hold a 1 30 p m special meeting Tuesday to review a 57.5 million operating budget for Medical Center Hospital funded by an estimated 61 million revenue for 1983 84 starting Oct 1. The jail will be discussed to meet state codes after a July inspection noted a dozen violations. A status report on a new kitchen at the Southside Senior Citizens Center is also on the agenda with federal nutrition program ties.

Ector County Board of Managers MCH Mike Conroy Conroy Max Wilson Southside Senior Citizens Center Ruth St

Burglary report summaries in Odessa police beat

Police note multiple burglaries in Odessa area. Items stolen include tools valued up to 1380 dollars from a 1979 Pontiac and a 25 inch console TV with stereo from Gibson's parking lot. Other losses include a 19 inch color TV, cash, a toolbox, clothing, dishes, and a stereo system. Offenses occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning and involved various addresses along Grandview Avenue and nearby lots.

Gary Greenlee Gibson Grandview Avenue R. Wilson Julie Anne Hodges N. Grandview Ave L. Pigg Kelly Diane Carroll Wichita Kan A.m J. Cronin Jo Arceneaux H. Thomas R. Barrett Carl Storey Pontiac Gibson’s County Road R. Hughes

Arson Suspected After Fire Damages Vacant Mobile Home

Ector County arson investigator Elton Blount probed an early morning blaze at 6108 Miles St in Jonesville trailer park about 3 am near Odessa. The vacant mobile home burned quickly with no contents to fuel flames and a can of lighter fluid was found at the scene.

Ector County Elton Blount Odessa Jonesville Blount

Obituaries for Nichols Vazquez Molinar O'Brien Martinez and James

Obituaries list several Odessa residents with funeral plans and services. Jack Nichols 64 of 506 West 22nd Street dies Saturday. service Tuesday at Hubbard Kelly with burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Alfredo Vazquez 58 of 210 East Pearl Street funeral today and burial Odessa Cemetery. Cosme Molinar 18 of 1440 South Broughton Avenue funeral Tuesday at St. Joseph Church with burial Rose Hill. Patrick J. O'Brien 57 Odessa services pending at Hubbard Kelly. Minerva Martinez 506 East Ruth Street services pending. Berta James 81 1008 Koieta Drive services pending.

Jack Nichols W. 22Nd St Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Bailey Stone John Rasco Sunset Memorial Gardens Alfredo G. Vazquez E. Pear Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home el Divino Salvadore Odessa Pedro Vasquez Jose M. Garcia Vazquez Medical Center Hospital Piedras Negras Mex Irene Soria Cosme Molinar S. Broughton Ave St. Joseph Catholic Church Rose Hill Cemeter Easterling-Wilson Funeral Home Patrick J. O’brien Minerva Martinez Berta James Koieta

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