Trial rerun recalls murder-for-hire case with juror deadlock
The defense contends Davis was conned by McCrory and framed in a murder for hire plot. After a six day deliberation the jury deadlocked eight to four in favor of conviction. Seven months later a summer rerun begins with jurors awaiting tapes and FBI agent Jannings testimony amid a sharp cross examination by Racehorse Haynes. Jannings is set to return on Monday, August 20, the arrest anniversary.
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Haynes
Davis
McCrory
Priscilla
Joe Eidson
FBI
Eidson
Ron Jannings
Jannings
Seige
Houston
US Ponders Language in U N Debate on Palestinian Autonomy
A US official outlines options for a Security Council resolution on Palestinians tied to Camp David aims. Washington seeks compromise language to avoid veto and preserve credibility with Arabs while urging Palestinian participation and potential autonomy talks for the West Bank and Gaza. Kuwait and the PLO push for statehood, Israelis resist, and oil politics influence U S posture.
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Security Council
United States
U.N
Camp David
Kuwait
Palestine Liberation Organization
Council
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
PLO
Gaza
U.S
U.S. Mideast
Carter Delivers Unity Message in Wabasha Welcome
Delta Queen arrives as Wabasha hosts first family. Mayor John Meisch proclaims a day of unity. Crowd sings patriotic anthems and reads Psalm 33. Carter praises America’s resilience and freedom, reading a sign on the bridge: Something Good About America: Wabasha.
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Delta Queen
Wabasha
Wabasha-Kellogg
John Meisch
United States of America
America
Carter
Wisconsin
Poison and theft probe ties to Fort Worth house and crates
Investigators traced a safe lead from a stolen vehicle to a curbside bag containing five canisters and papers from a company, with two canisters in the safe. Police connected a Fort Worth home being watched to the theft as officers recovered compounds 1060 and 1080, potent rat poisons, amid a trove of stolen rifles, electronics, and narcotics. Compound 1080 is extremely toxic and used only by licensed applicators. authorities warn of ingestion risks and dangers to animals.
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Geeslin
Jack S. Wiseman
State Health Department
San Benito
Wiseman
Dallas
Basin Weather Stable As Heat Holds In Permian Basin
The National Weather Service at Midland reports little change in temperatures for today and Monday with highs around 90 and lows near mid 60s. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph. No rain predicted. The outlook shows partly cloudy skies Tuesday through Thursday with a gradual warmup. Scattered Saturday thunderstorms touched much of Texas from the Valley to West Texas.
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Permian Basin
National Weather Service
Midland Regional
Weather Service
Texas
Graveside rites for Geneva Sue Kennedy in Sunset Memorial Garden
Graveside services for Geneva Sue Kennedy 42 of 2902 Mercedes will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Garden under Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She died Friday at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born May 13 1937 in Roscoe she moved to Odessa in 1969 from Big Spring. She married Carl W Kennedy Jan 31 1959 in Sand Springs. She was a Baptist and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. Survivors include her husband two sons Billy and Richey Kennedy of Odessa her mother Mrs Henry Hobbs of Roscoe two brothers Tommy Hobbs of Goldsmith John Hobbs and eight sisters Helen Thornburg Roby Hazel Dunlap Rising Star Betty Jean DeLeon Little Rock Ark Jo Stautzenberger Spring Lake Pat Wilkins Goldsmith Jenny Snowden San Antonio Katie Utley Sweetwater Sally Harrington Abilene.
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Geneva
Sue Kennedy
Mercedes
Sunset Memorial Garden
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Billy Kennedy
Richey Kennedy
Odessa
Henry Hobbs
Roscoe
Tommy Hobbs
Goldsmith
John Hobbs
Helen Thornburg
Roby
Hazel Dunlap
Rising Star
Betty Jean DeLeon
Little Rock
Ark
Jo Stautzenberger
Spring Lake
Pat Wilkins
Jenny Snowden
San Antonio
Katie Utley
Sweetwater
Sally Harrington
Abilene
Twelve Burglaries Reported In City Including Stolen Stereos
Police investigated 12 burglaries Saturday night listing items taken from homes and businesses. Losses included stereos, TVs, tapes, tools, tires, a scanner, and cash. several entries unlocked or forced. Also reported were autopsy plans for Martha Senate and multiple funeral notices for Odessa area residents.
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Floyd Carrell
East 37Th
Carlin Redman Rodriguez
Roxanna
Thomas Chesshire
Walnut
Irwin
North Muskingum
Russell Dale Thomason
Parkway No
Danny Katzman
Bonham
Caroline Gray
Pittsburg
Kristy May
Dawn
Tommy Loyd Gesch
W.H. Foshee
Melody
Walter Ockletree
Seminole
Tracy Clay Manning
Chisum
Obituaries for Adams Wysong Cook and Dixson in West Texas
Multiple funeral notices list Rose Ella Adams 78 of Kermit and Jacob Ray Wysong 82 of Odessa area with memorial services in Kermit and Midland. Eva Mae Cook 61 of Stanton and Dorothy Mell Dixson 50 of Midland are also reported with church services in Stanton and Jacksboro and Midland burial details. Survivors include numerous relatives and extended families across Texas and California.
Weather Forecast From Midland Regional Airport
National Weather Service outlook calls for partly cloudy skies through Monday with a warmer trend. Highs near 90 today and Monday, lows around 65, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph, no precipitation in the last 24 hours and year to date totals at 11.95 inches.
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National Weather Service
Midland Regional
Odessa area meetings and hearings schedule
Tomorrow in Odessa features the Ector County Commissioners Court at 10 AM at the Ector County Courthouse, the Odessa Kiwanis Club gathering at noon at Inn of the Golden West, Wildcat Toastmasters at 7 PM in the Odessa College Student Union Building faculty lounge, and the Ector County Independent School District board of trustees hearing at 8 PM at 801 North Lee.
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Ector County Commissioners Court
Ector County Courthouse
Odessa
Wildcat
Odessa College
Ector County Independent
District Court divorce suits filed list
A district court docket lists multiple divorce cases including Betty Lou Hunt versus Clarence Edward Hunt Jr and Carolyn Lee Hayter versus Leslie Dale Hayter, with numerous other petitions such as Judy Puryear versus Dennis Puryear and Elizabeth Bartell versus Jack D. Bartell among the entries.
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District Court
Betty Lou Hunt
Clarence Edward Hunt Jr
Mary Hindas Gonzales
Daniel Gonzales
Judy Puryear
Dennis Puryear
Carolyn Lee Hayter
Leslie Dale Hayter
Marvin L. Standeferdr
Karen Annette Standefer
Elizabeth Bartell
Jack D. Bartell
Joan Mark Wagnon
Linda Lee Wagnon
Carla Lynn Roark
Gary Dale Roark
Shirley Moore
Franklin Moore
Bobbie Ann Plattsmier
James Allen Plattsmier
Myrna Cle! Winters
Oscar Lee Winters
Connie Ann Garrett
Frankie Lee Garrett
Jadene Lea Bean
Darren Earl Bean
Salvador Garcia
Berta Luz Garcia
Holly Sadler
Robert Walker Sadler
Elizabeth Anne Clark
Tommy Ray Clark
Melanie Joe Davis
Wiley Rex Davis
Linda Osborn
Bob Osborn
Sharon Kay Sharp
Frank C. Sharp
Donna Blair
Steven Blair
Shirley Yvonne Jones
Michael Wayne Jones
Evelyn Wheeler
Troy Wheeler
Grant funds Odessa College program for disadvantaged students
Odessa College receives 30737 in grants to support a vocational program for disadvantaged students. The Texas Education Agency adds 27663 with OC supplying 3704, funding a counselor, tutoring, testing materials, and supplies. Dr Mel Whitehurst will supervise the project guiding outreach and services for eligible students, Sept 4 through June 30.
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Odessa College
Texas Education Agency
Mel Whitehurst
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