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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1973
Page
1
Most Odessa residents who filed for final payments from insurers for repairs after the June 29 hailstorm have not completed the work as agreed. Frank I. Lewis of the American Insurance Association Property Claim Services in Dallas cited that 75 to 90 percent of claimants have yet to finish repairs, while he was in Odessa to address the issue.
Absentee voting closed Friday with a record 162 ballots, the greatest number ever in an Odessa city election, up from 132 at noon. The week saw a surge after only 52 absentee votes earlier, as residents filed claims and sought second checks on storm damage claims. Adjusters reported many claims lack full work as agreed, with 90 to 92 percent submitted and total damage estimated well over 10 million dollars.
Kenneth L Ramsey 47 Route 1 faces aggravated assault charges in Ector County Court for allegedly beating Sue Ramsey 47 of 9941 Bradley on Wednesday. No arrest reported. Louis Winfred Nelson 42 of 1103 Wilson is charged with carrying a prohibited weapon after Odessa police found a .22 caliber pistol in his possession in the 700 block of Foster. he was jailed on a $1,000 bond.
Registration for the 1973 74 term reaches 21 806 on Friday the second day of classes. Growth centers at elementary and junior high levels with 11 316 and 5 645 students respectively while senior high totals reach 4 845. Perimeter tallies list grade by grade counts and two affected families mourn losses from a car truck accident near Pyote.
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Fort Stockton Texas Duckworth convict in the slaying of Presidio County Sheriff E H Hamilton was ordered to hire his own lawyer for an appeal after a Friday hearing Judge William H Barney ruled he had sufficient income from retirement pay and denied indigent status Glen Aaron had been appointed for the hearing but was discharged after the ruling The shooting occurred April 27 near Marfa when Hamilton and Deputy Massey investigated a suspicious car A .22 pistol was found in Duckworths car and he was tried in Fort Stockton after a venue change from Marfa
The Permian Basin Museum Institute formed to coordinate 26 area museums has named its two initial officers. Dr. Roger Olsen of UT Permian Basin becomes executive director and Mrs. Karen Johnson is publicity officer. The group plans an open house tentatively set for Oct 11 to 14.
Fort Worth Tex AP Lewis H Bond chairman of Fort Worth National Corp says Federal Reserve Board has approved acquisition of Commercial Bank & Trust Co Midland and First State Bank Stratford The holding company already owns Fort Worth National Bank American Bank of Amarillo and other units The Midland bank deposits amount to 63 million and Stratford deposits 212 million Stratford lies 80 miles north of Amarillo in Sherman County
Bowie Junior High officials will review the dress and grooming code after up to about 30 students were sent home Friday for hair length and styling. Principal Emmitt H Cavin said parents were informed first and most boys returned within an hour after getting haircuts. Superintendent Bill Holm noted no calls from other schools and suggested codes may be revised again.
The county court lists marriage licenses issued for William Martin Webb and Janis Ann McEntyre Randall Dale Myers and Beverly Ror Hanfeld Steven Edward Keily and Kathy Denise Gallagher Jerry Vincent Jaca and Jeanetta Phillips Jessie Lee Conk ard Antonia Benita Kee George Ortiz and Ines Sanchez Victor Soto Estrada and Eunice Gurman Satmerson Williamy Patrick Flanary and Rebecca Ann Johnson Criminal cases filed Kenaath L Ramsey aggravated assault Lous Winfred Nelson carrying a prohibited weapon DISTRICT COURT Divorces filed Cheryl Jean Dower vs Kenneth Ray Dower Jo Ella Davis vs Harold Edward Davis Gloria Mae Ragsdale vs Randall Durwood Ragsdale Gareida 0. Tatum vs Kirby J. Tatum Ethel Pauline Koon vs Walter Ray Koon Sr Civil cases filed Dorothy Nell Lee vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. sulton an Insurance policy. CITY TAFFIC ACCIDENTS West 22nd and Golder Parked car owned by Dick H. Winder 2204 Ventura and vehicle that left scene. Damages minor North Golder and West 13th Glenn Victor Able 18 2972 Beechwood and Nelda Graig Waldrop 33 4244 Bonham Damages minor 1800 block East Eighth Bobby Lee Achiller 23 1404 North Dotsy and Alan Dale Neel 18 Monahans Damages minor North Tom Green and 1th Donald W Shellenberger 37 3102 Winfield and parked car owned by Frank Medrano Jr 1905 North Tom Green Damages light
Pakistan evacuates 100000 residents of Lyallpur as Indus floodwaters breach walls near the Punjab capital city. Officials say up to 1000 deaths are possible and 400000 more are at risk. Aid from Britain and the United States arrives while India coordinates flood reports across the Indus basin. In Pakistan, Bhutto visits Larikana and Indira Gandhi reaches out to Bhutto amid regional relief efforts.
Funeral services for Mrs Arthur E Postel Sr 78 of Midland will be at 2 p m Sunday at Newnie W Ellis Funeral Home with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park She died Thursday night of natural causes at her Midland home Survivors include her husband two sons a daughter four sisters and five grandchildren Graveside services for March Elizabeth Lott 17 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Chuck Lott will be at 7 a m Sunday at Resthaven Memorial Park directed by Newnie W Ellis She died Thursday at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston where she had been hospitalized five days She was born March 23 1972 in Midland Other survivors include paternal and maternal grandparents.
Odessa businessman Rudy Juedeman, president of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, is rumored as a potential State Republican Chairman as current chair George Willeford may resign Oct 1. Juedeman would consider the post only if drafted, noting his extensive GOP work in Odessa and Montana and predicting a 1974 governor race as key for Texas Republicans.
Odessa police reported Friday night multiple burglary complaints. A couple at 1823 North Alleghaney returned from travel to find a $30 bird cage with two parakeets, a $30 tapestry, an Eisenhower half dollar, and clothing missing, with entry through a pried front door. Other burglaries included 1716 Beverly and 1332 East Fifth addresses taking kitchenware and a garden hose, and 2405 East Second where a $169 TV was stolen.
Jesus Madrid Tarin, 30, of Monahans, jailed on $3,000 bond after allegedly stealing 26 cartons of cigarettes valued at $105.75 from Bill Sears No. 3 in Odessa. Deputy Sheriff Gene Reed said a store employee stopped him as he attempted to leave with cigarettes hidden in an empty box. The charge, theft over $50, was filed with Justice of the Peace Otis Moore who set the bond.
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