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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1971
Page
3
Police investigated vandalism at a church bus linked to Christan Church on North Lincoln. A rock shattered a window and a 20 month old child suffered burns after tumbling into hot water in the bus area while hospital officers treated injuries.
Irving man David Duncan and his wife were wounded when a hippie type intruder sprayed at least six shots during a burglary attempt at their Dallas area home. Duncan fired nine shots, and the intruder escaped amid the chaos.
State Rep. Curtis Graves said he is seriously considering running for Congress in a newly created Houston inner-city district. He faces interest from state Sen. Barbara Jordan who helped draw the district lines. Graves argues he can better represent black Houstonians and run independently of party bosses, while Jordan backs a straight Democratic vote. He plans a firm decision by year’s start.
In San Francisco Joseph L Alioto sues Look magazine over an article titled The Web That Links San Francisco's Mayor Alioto and the Mafia It seeks damages in a libel action filed in U S District Court. Judge Russell E Smith in Missoula denied Look's bid to dismiss and the case proceeds to trial.
Pentagon said today military personnel will continue to receive all pay increases for promotions benefits and bonuses during the 90 day wage freeze. Defense spokesman Jerry W Friedheim cited World War II precedent and said the secretary of defense has authority to run the department to maintain military pay. He noted a gun fight incident showing the current decision as required under the circumstances and asked if it aligns with the president's program.
Duncan recalls a young white man with long hair and a hippie look. He says the man screamed wildly and appeared to be under the influence, suggesting drug intoxication.
Dorothy Booker Pennick, 47, of 406 North Adams, was found not guilty of driving while intoxicated but pled guilty to being drunk in public at a Tuesday hearing in Ector County Court. She was arrested June 14, 1970 on US 385 south of Odessa and was fined $100 by Judge John H Rogers.
An appeal filed in 161st District Court against Texas Employers Insurance Association Vicen te Perez seeks 19649 dollars for injuries claimed June 29 1970. The claimant says the injuries occurred while employed by Permian Enterprises in Odessa.
Nelda Sessums Steeley, 31, of 6752 Brentwood, treated and released at Medical Center Hospital after a two car crash at Seventh and Jackson. She hit her head after her westbound vehicle collided with a northbound car driven by Gary Dean Henderson. Police reported substantial damage.
American Bank of Commerce Odessa seeks $242 in a suit on file in Ector County Court Wednesday against Don Kinsey of Sweetwater.
Linda Kasabian testified at Tex Watson murder trial that Watson remained calm and in control during the Tate killings. She said he did not appear dazed or drunk and that after directing the murders he paused to wash blood from his hands with a hose.
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