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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1978
Page
1
Senator Blumenthal criticized the Senate and House tax plans for skewing relief to high earners. He urged a rewrite to resemble the president's January proposal and defended retaining the minimum tax to ensure wealthy investors pay federal tax despite deductions.
The U S congressional committee pressed Ray on ties to Dr King’s movements in spring 1968, presenting change of address, laundry records, and a rooming house statement as evidence he tracked King. Ray denied knowledge of King’s presence and contested fingerprint findings in the London bank robbery.
Odessa committee formed by the Odessa Mobile Home Association questions proposed city rules requiring building permits for each mobile home move into a space. Members say permits should apply only when space is new. They propose streamlined processes to ease burdens and discuss hearings and appeals for denied permits.
House ed the battle cry to defeat the money provision. The Senate says the building is necessary to house its growing staff, but Symms said extra staff does not improve legislation. The Senate measure would have appropriated 54.8 million for the new building and set a 135 million spending ceiling. House rejection halted consideration of a 7.17 billion supplemental appropriations bill for various agencies, which the House returned to the Senate.
President Carter indicated he will sign a measure on weapons after remarks seen as a signal to the Senate to avoid far-reaching changes. Advisers urge bold action to reverse poll declines while he weighs options with Congress and Cabinet on major issues. He also invited Egyptian and Israeli leaders to Camp David for a high-stakes peace summit.
Police investigate 15 thefts including two vehicle thefts valued at 7000 dollars. Vehicles taken from East Eighth and North Grandview, plus a portable police radio and several smaller losses. Other items include jewelry, traveler's checks, tools, bicycles, and gasoline thefts from local businesses.
The region expects near 100 today with a Thursday high of 102, four degrees below the 1969 record. Saturday brings mid 90s and a 20 percent rain chance, with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph today, lighter tonight. Overnight low around 70, record low 56 from 1967.
A National Weather Service forecast from Midland Regional Airport calls for mostly fair skies today and tonight with partial cloudiness and a chance of thunderstorms. Winds will be southwest 10 to 20 mph today, becoming variable 5 to 10 mph tonight. High today near 90s, overnight low around 70, high tomorrow in the mid 90s, overnight low around 75. Sun sets 8 30 pm, rises Saturday at 7 10 am.
Jerry Ray James, 39, a former Odessan and one of the 10 most wanted criminals, began a Roswell trial described as the longest on record. He faces conspiracy to commit armed robbery and being an accomplice. The case relates to the Jan 27 1977, robbery of Dessie Sawyer near Tatum New Mexico.
Lindell Hill of Denison Texas describes a milestone in American transplant history as the first to receive a second heart in South Africa. He says he now walks miles daily and feels healthier after years of near death, despite two episodes of organ rejection and long hospital stays.
Obituaries list Clara Higginbotham of Monahans at Wilson Miller Funeral Home with burial in Monahans Cemetery. Jerry Grimes of Denver City dies from oilfield injuries in Yoakum County and Elsie Byrd of Monahans is buried in Monahans Cemetery. Laura Standefer of Colorado City and James Hammett of Midland die after illnesses, with service details. James Elliott of Iraan, Kenneth Walker of Odessa, and other area residents are noted with church ties, family survivors, and burial plans.
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce announced a Leadership Odessa course to run October through June, with monthly one day seminars led by civic and business leaders. The $125 fee supports a self sustaining program modeled after a Dallas version, limited to about 30 participants.
At 7 30 P M Odessa hosts Brand New Opree presented at the Globe of the Great Southwest with showtime listed as 7 30 P M and venue details highlighted for local theatergoers.
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