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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1971

Page

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Special grand jury indictments in Chicago raid case

Judge Power appointed Barnabas Sears as special prosecutor for a unique grand jury probe into the Hampton Clark case. The panel pursued indictments amid tensions with Sears and allegations of tainted proceedings. The Times noted Supreme Court limits on witness hearings and sealed indictments, with action continuing into Tuesday.

John Sadunas Joseph Criminal Division Circuit Court Hampton and Clark Barnabas Sears Chicago Hanrahan Power Hanalans Times Supreme Court Wrh Daley

Reds Active as Elections Ammunition Strikes Region

First reports from Cam Ranh describe blasts at an ammunition dump with minor injuries. The 7th Air Force resumed normal flight operations by 10 am after the incident. Attacks on Camp Faulkner and Da Nang units were small, with under 16 rounds each, and no US helicopters were reported damaged. A South Vietnamese armored unit clashed with North Vietnamese forces for the 13th straight day along the DMZ.

Cam Ranh 7Th Air Force Inietnam Lyndon B .Johnson U.S da Nang Tthe

Pair Facing Assault Counts in Ector County Court

Two men face aggravated assault complaints filed Wednesday in Ector County Court. Don Harrison, 41, of 3612 Spruce, is accused of striking Beth Harrison at 1505 East List with his hands last Wednesday. Bill Thomas, 24, address unknown, allegedly shook Ernestine McDavid at 425 Snyder with a bar stool last Monday. neither was in custody.

Ector County Don Harrison Spruce Beth Harrison East List Bill Thomas Ernestiine McDavid Snyder

Account Suits Filed in Ector County Court

Two suits were filed in Ector County Court. Radiator Service and Supply seeks 347 from Cal Aun Leveret. Lever ed Welding Service sues Tilson Godsey Inc. for 693 against Joe Chandler. Both defendants are Odessans.

Ector County Court Cal- Aun Leveret Tilson-Godsey Inc Joe Chandler

Three suits filed in Odessa on promissory notes

Three suits filed Wednesday in Ector County Court by The First National Bank of Odessa seek judgments. J L Thomas of Odessa faces $577, Carl D Base of Odessa faces $984, and James McBride of Odessa faces $631.

Ector County Court Y First National Bank of Odessa J. L. Thomas Odessa Carl D Base Odessal James McBride

Bankers Investment sues two couples over promissory notes

Two suits filed Wednesday in Bear County Court by The Bankers Investment Co Inc seek judgments totaling 212 dollars against Jerner B Walker and wife Vande Walker and 634 dollars against James Berry Alare Odessa residents.

Bankers Investment Co Inc Jerner B Walker Vande Walker James = Berry Odessa

Stabbing Incident Near Woodson Park Injures Man

Charles Thomas 25 of 217 South Muskingum was treated and released Tuesday night at 21 Medical Center Hospital for a stab wound to the upper left arm. He told police the injury occurred while he tried to break up a fight between girls near Woodson Park. No charges were filed.

Charles Thomas South Muskingum

Worker Burned In Industrial Accident At El Paso Plant

William Weatherford a 32 year old employee of El Paso Products Co suffered burns to face neck and arms after caustic chemical splashed on him at about 5 pm Tuesday. He was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday at Medical Center Hospital. Weatherford lives at 2720 West Sixth in Odessa.

William Weatherford West Sixth Medical Center Hospital Weatherford el Paso Products Co

Closed Circuit TV Hookup Wins FCC Approval

The FCC in Washington DC approved Western Information Network to create a 1.35¢-mile microwave closed circuit teaching network linking 18 West Texas colleges and universities including Odessa College and Texas Tech. Co operating institutions include Abilene Christian College Amarillo College Angelo State University Hardin Simmons University and more. The project enables two way video and audio connections allowing professors to address distant classes with instant responses.

Federal Communications Commission Washington FCC Praparam Texas Tech Abilene Christian College Amarillo College Angelo State University Clarendon College Frank Phillips College Hardin Simmons Howard County Junior College Howard Payne College Lubbock Christian College Midwestern Unversity McMurry College South Plains College Sul Ross State Unversity University of Texas At el Paso Wayland Baptist College West Texas State University WIN Coordinating Board For Northeast Southeast Central Texas Howver

Brandt approves Berlin four power agreement

Bonn Germany Chancellor Willy Brandts government unanimously backed the four power Berlin accord drafted by U S Britain France and the Soviet Union The cabinet resolution said West Germany and West Berlin interests are protected and the government will begin talks with the East German state on transit traffic details once the agreement is signed.

Bonn Germany Willy Brandt Berlin United States Britain France Soviet Union West Germany West Berlin Conrad Ahlers German Democratic Republic Federal Republic of Germany

Texas Weather Flash Flood Warnings Amid Severe Storms

Forecasters report showers across the South Plains and coast with heavy rains triggering flash flood warnings for six North Central Texas counties. Thunderstorms lashed Dallas area, causing power and radio outages, while Highland Park and University Park saw house strikes. Despite the storms, much of the state stayed mild to warm with lingering showers possible in western and northern regions.

Tral Texas Lower South Plains Weather Service Hood Dafias Collin Hunt Rockwall Kaufman Slhis Abilene Mineral Wells Oklahoma Dallas Highland Park Highland Wylie Hall University Park National Weather Service

Judgment Sought by Odessa Bank on Promissory Note

The First National Bank of Odessa seeks $3,292 from Royce McKee of Odessa in district court. Judgment requested on a promissory note filed Wednesday in the 101st District Court.

Ibist District Court First National Bank of Odessa Royce McKee

Odessa District Court Chronicles and Medical Center Admissions

A survey of district court cases includes names such as Don Hérriten and Juan Orlawaria with charges like aggravated assault and driving while intoxicated, plus civil suits involving First National Bank of Odessa and various note or sworn account disputes. Medical Center Hospital lists admitted patients and a separate births section records newborns on Aug 24 including a Monahans girl and several boys with listed home addresses.

Naued Bobby Ray Murray Catherine Ann Aller Sandy Leroy Herrington Carol Bein Neely Gavlen Eugene McKenzie Barbara Ann House Auoussin’ Guiufrres Anna ‘Maris Carrasco Claude Edward Carmack Geraldine Charle Jerceit Dole Way Davis Carolyn Ann Elliott Renal Wayne Wilt Susan Ann Elder Don Hérriten Juan Orlawaria Carl Emanuel Plepin Roy Cutford First National Bank of J. Lb. Thoman First National Bank of Odessa Carl D. Bass Theon-Godsey Joe “Chendter Su En jRadiator Service and Supply Calvin ‘Leverel First Naional Bank of Odessa James McBride Bankers Investment Coinc B. Walker Bankers Treatment Inc. Va James Berry Lua Kothhene Timmona Banard Donna Lena Kidd Anna le Gass Helen Kathy Ward Karen A. Stevens Dolly J Phillips Bobby G BtBir Walter Lee Rhodes Lawrence R. Fosters Ronald L Cowart Ronnie J Robison Thurman_W White Billie Joyce McCord Bessye Cowden Ward Nary Margaret Robinson Bethe Aone Peach Alla Mie Burney Srenda J Hall Sadie Aten Calvin Tucker John Charles Jimamie Brown John Babb Morlie Fesperman Bilv Keen Cora Hinson Joretta Garner Linda Smith Judy Martin Johnnie Wiliams Lovs -Allen Debra Ward Helen Davidson Carole Anderson Karen Cra Mary Ellison Steven Boot Delia Smith Diana Hanson Barera Owens Edith Charmbers Vice Sraith Louie Danley Estanisto da Amparano Frances Bridgeman Victor Lopez Kidd West 13Th Penn Ridgecrest Bay Phullus

Pioneer Oil Driller Dies At 63 In Texas

Russ Williams 63 died of an apparent heart attack near Llano while residing there. Services planned at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He came to Odessa in 1929, worked on cable tool rigs and first rotary jigs, later drilling contractor in 1954 then construction. Survivors: widow Roberta, son Robert T. Munn, and two grandchildren. Memoriams requested to Heart or Kidney Fund.

Russ Williams Hubbard Kelly Sunset Memorial Gardens Llano Oklahoma Kansas Texas Odessa California Rocky Mountains Canada South America Mexico West Texas Williams Odessas Roberta Robert T. Munn

Odessan Dies Rites Pending

Earl L. Hokett, age 70, of 2905 Haley Odessa, died early today in a local nursing home. Born March 12, 1901 in Tarrant County Oklahoma, he moved to Odessa 17 years ago from Atoka Oklahoma. Survivors include a widow, four daughters, two sons, ten grandchildren, and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are handled by Paul A. Rix Funeral Home with services at Guardian Funeral Home in Oklahoma City.

Earl L. Hokett Haley Rie Tarrant County Okla Odessa Atoka Hokett Guardian Funeral Home Oklahoma City Paul A. Rix Ann Jones Edith Wilkin Hayward Calif Mia Earlene Wilcox Quincy Charles Fort Worth Lonzo Huntsville Gene Rose Robin Judge Wapaneka

Annie Stroupe Williams 81 dies in Hot Springs after illness

Annie Stroupe Williams 81 of Hot Springs Ark died at 2 pm Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after a three day illness. Born December 29 1889 in Montgomery County Ark she was a Baptist and had lived with her children for about three months. Survived by four sons Dale Williams Earl Alva Cecil. five daughters Neola Miles Georgia Cauble Fern Walton Iva Morgan Oda Jenkins. two brothers Lee and Roy Moore. three sisters Pelle Smith Winnifred Stroope and Vernon Stroope. services pending Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.

Annie Stroupe Willams Hot Springs Ark Medical Center Hospital Montgomery County Baptist Church Williams Big Spring Dale C. Williams Crane Earl Glenwood Alva Cecil Mount Ida Clarence Stroope Lasseter Winnifred Stroope Lovington, NM Vernon Stroope Juneau Alaska Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

Fires cause light damage in three Odessa alarms

Odessa firemen responded to four calls Tuesday including a reported air conditioning unit smoking at 2103 Nabors Lane. A pump shorted causing a small blaze. Two trash containers, one on Laurel in the 2900 block and another on South Alganeey in the 1300 block, were extinguished.

Odessa Ant Morrison Nabors Vane Laurel

Rites Planned At Graveside Rites Planned At Graveside

Funeral services for Sidney B Flinn 71 of Sweetwater will be at 4 pm today at Cate Spen cer Funeral Home Chapel Sweetwater burial in Sweetwater Cemetery He died at 2 30 pm Monday at Summons Memorial Hospital after an illness Born Feb 23 1900 in Hylton he married Bonne Alston Sept 18 1935 Retired carpenter Survivors include widow a son Arthur Flinn of Fresno Calif two daughters Nellie Fay Korseargen of Fresno Calif and E J Dorothy Wyatt l of Odessa a brother M L Flinn of Sweetwater seven sisters Mrs Mary Batley and cawwws both of Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Sweetwater Mrs Rose Cude of was in charge of arrangements False alarm noted at one store in Truth or Consequences Services for Lena Diane Cureton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennie Cureton 2712 Santa Monica were set grave side at 4 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens The baby was stillborn at Medical Center Hospital Surviving are the parents maternal grandparents Roy Patterson 4013 Stillwood and paternal grandmother Mrs John Swift 1402 Q Manmn

Colorado City Max Alton Sikes Immanuel Baptist Bur ‘al Odessa Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Monahans Midland Sikes Calvary Baptist Church U.S Air Force Wanda Palmer Glenda Cooper Mineral Wells Beverly Russell Stockdale Glen Sikes North Sam Houston EL. Sikes Weatherford Sidney B. Flinn Sweetwater Cate-Spencer Funeral Home Summons Hylton Bonne Alston Arthur Flinn Fresno Call Nellie Fay Korseargen Fresno Calif E. J Dorothy) Wyatt l M L Flinn Mary Batley Hazel Bardwell Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Rose Cude Lena Diane Cureton Bennie Cureton Santa Monica Sunset Memorial Gardens Medical Center Hospital Roy Patterson Stillwood John Swift Alpine Lewis Henry Lemms Sanderson Cedar Groiver Geeslin Rome Terrell County Lemons Jean Cook Temple W. H. Bruns Irving Milton W. Lemons Lewis W. Lemons Clinton Mass Addie Halbert Carlton White Grace Wheeler P. F. Robertson Buchanan Dam W. H. Lemons Jr Houston Brownfield John Riley Davis Southide Church

Appeal Filed Over Industrial Injury Award

Judgment of 19649 dollars is being appealed in 161st District Court in a suit filed Wednesday. The case is an appeal from an industrial accident award to Robert Greer of Odessa for injuries allegedly sustained on November 20 while employed by Per mian Pipe Fabricators Inc. National Standard Insurance Co was named defendant.

161St District Court Robert § Greer Odessa Permian Pipe Fabricators Inc National Standard Insurance Col

Odessa clubs and meetings schedule on Thursday

A list of meeting times and venues includes 10 A.M. Ector County Commissioners at Ector County Courthouse, noon Downtown Lions at Inn of Golden West Ballroom, noon Odessa Civitan and Sandhills American Business Club at Sands Restaurant, 6:39 P.M. Evening Lions at Sands Restaurant, and 7:20 P.M. Odessa Toastmistress Club at KOSA TV conference room 1211 North Whitaker.

Downtown Lions Inn of Golden West Odessa Civitan Sands Restaurant Sandhills American Business Club Odessa Toastmistress Club Kosatv Conference Room North Whitaker

Road Work Contract Bid Revealed for Texas 158 Project

The low bidder on the Texas 158 to Midland County line construction is Strain Brothers Inc of San Angelo with a bid of 968 906. Final selection by the Texas Highway Commission in Austin is Sept 1. If approved, work could begin within 40 days, including building an overpass at Texas 158 crossing US 385 north of Odessa and widening 9.2 miles to the Midland County line. The project may take about 18 months to complete after start.

Texas 158 US 385 Midland County Strain Brother Inc San Angelo Texas Highway Commission Austin Strain Brothers Inc Paul Coleman Texas Highway Department Odessa Coleman Colemans

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