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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

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Three Children Receive First Aid After Injuries

Three children were treated and released from Medical Center Hospital Sunday. Brian Gonzales, eight, son of Lews Gonzales of 5908 North Bonefield, fractured his right arm in a swing fall. Tony Coleman, nine, son of Mattie Wilson of 1224 Honeysuckle, was treated for a dog bite on his right arm. Lon D. Phillips, months old, son of Roger Phillips of Route 3, fractured his left shoulder when he fell from a bed.

Medical Center Hospital Brian Gonzales Lews Gonzales North Bonefield Tony Coleman Mattie Wilson Lon D. Phillips Roger Phillips Route 3

Economic policy shifts discussed on Face the Nation

CBS Face the Nation commentary covers Phase 1 lasting under a year with fewer constraints after a 90 day freeze. Secretary Connally says expansion toward voluntary compliance avoids strict controls while Meany calls for a Phase II board and Woodcock urges a permanent wage price review with public opinion and subpoenas to reveal facts.

CBS Stans Treasury John Connally U.S New York Times Connally Newsweek Imagazine George Meany Afl-Cio Meany Leonard Woodcock United Auto Workers Woodcock NBC Lfe

Riot anniversary in East Los Angeles sparks solidarity

The 1970 antiwar riot in East Los Angeles left three dead, including reporter Ruben Salazar. Activists urged calm on the anniversary as authorities eyed potential trouble, while leaders noted ongoing community challenges such as unemployment, housing, and police tensions.

Los Angeles Ruben Salazar Salazar

Four Texans killed in Hatchet Ranch plane crash

AP report from Hachita New Mexico says four Texans died when their small plane crashed Saturday on the Hatchet Ranch near the Mexico border. Identified victims include pilot Jack Gregory, 63, of Dimmit Texas, and Howard Brault, 35, his wife Helen, and their six month old daughter Barbara of the U-Bar Ranch in Hidalgo County New Mexico. The crash occurred 20 miles southeast of Hachita on Big Hatchet Peak slope. sheriff said Brault and Gregory were New Mexico ranch partners. locals recalled engine idling before the landing attempt.

Hachita N.M Federal Aviation Administration Jack Gregory Dimvith Howard Brault Helen Barbara U-Bar Hidalgo County Brault Wasco Tex Castro County

Deaths and services announced across Odessa and Lubbock

Obituaries list Walter Eugene Rix Homer Neal Brown and others with services set at multiple Odessa and Lubbock chapels. Survivors include spouses, children, brothers and sisters. details note birthplaces, divorces, and long term residency, with burial plans at local memorial parks. Police, hospital, and church affiliations appear for context.

John Schafer Colorado City First United Methodist John B Carmen) Shafer Root Valley Fair Ledge Rains Seale Funeral Home Will Ein Westbrook Latlie Stoneham Odessa

Chief Of Police In Menard Dies

Jessie Loggins 33 longtime chief of Menard Texas police died of a heart attack after collapsing Saturday night. He had served as jailer in Atascosa County and held posts in Luling Junction and Menard since June 1970. He is survived by his widow four daughters and his parents.

Menard Tex Jessie Loggins Texas Loggins Alascosa County Luling Junction Lamesa Myrtle Seely Dawson County First Assembly of God Church Lamesa Memorial Park Branon Funeral Home J. W. Farmer Betty Sapp Odessa

Defendant Wins Verdict of Jury in 1970 Auto Crash Suit

A 7th District Court jury ruled for the defendant in a damage suit over a 1970 automobile accident. The plaintiff, Alton Ray Brown of Odessa, sought more than $1 from the defendant, Mike McLeaish, with attorney James Noland of Midland for the defense and Odessa attorney for the plaintiff. A separate item notes Hector Rodriguez, 23, of 2416 West 15th, treated for head injuries after being struck in the left temple by a baseball at a Sunday game and admitted to Medical Center Hospital.

Boyd Odessa Alton Ray Brown James Noland Midland Mike McLeaish Hector Rodriguez West 15Th Medical Center Hospital Rodriguez

Entors Guilty Plea In Ector County Court

Edwin Lewis aged 24 pleaded guilty in Ector County Court to driving while intoxicated. Judge John H. Rogers ordered three days in jail and set a fine of $100. Lewis was arrested early Monday at a location near Dixie.

Entors Doyal Edwin Lewis Roger Ector County John H Budjy) Rogers Lewis Dixie

Odessa Youths Shine at Eastland County Junior Rodeo Show

Two Odessa youths earned high honors at the first Eastland County Livestock Raisers Junior Rodeo. Joe Tom Greer, son of Mr and Mrs Tom R Greer, placed second all around in the height and under division and was runner-up in barrel race, pole bending, and flag race. Toby Corbell, son of Mr and Mrs Max Corbell, won first in the 9-12 boys flag race and steer riding and captured third all around in his age group.

Odessa Eastland County Joe Tom Greer Tom R. Greer Toby Corbell Max Corbell

Odessa man injured in motorcycle crash near highway

George T. Burrow, 29, of 900 West Eighth, Odessa, suffered cuts and bruises and was treated at Medical Center Hospital after a motorcycle collision on US 80 two miles west of Odessa. Officials said his bike hit a swan, overturned, and he was released later that day.

George T. Burrow West Eighth Medical Center Hospital Highway Patrol Burrow France Odessa Garlock, Inc Axk- Jaccklent AAA West Jim Edington Ding and Engr., Inc

One-man Thieu wins amid Vietnam election clashes

Thousands faced direct rocket and grenade attacks as Thieu maintained control and a high turnout. Ky quit, Thieu refused to resign, pledging Oct 3 vote. U S officials wary, with aid debates and warnings of fraud allegations from opposition deputies Duc and Ba after arrests and claims of poll intimidation.

Thieu House Nguyen Cao Ky Newsmen U.S United States America Vietnam Nixon South Vietnam North Vietnam China Soviet Union Ngo Cong Duc Duong van Ba Mekong Delta Duc Nguyen van Thanh Thanh

Officers Named At Annual Meet

At the annual meeting a thousand members in Stanton elected three new directors for three year terms. Glenn Cantrell was reelected president and Neil Fryar received a five year service pin. Cecil M. Hunter of Tulsa chaired the meeting with Edgar Phillips as vice president and Alfred Schwartz as secretary.

Stanton Latitude Cantrell Schwartz A. W. Ng Cap Rock Electric Col McDonald Paul Ad James Neil Fryar Coop C. Ray Russell Glenn Cantrell Bryan Fryar Rural Electricia West Texas Ing Cecil M. Hunter Tulsa Edgar Phillips Okla Alfred Schwartz

Community events list at Ector County Sheriff’s Fosse Clubhouse

Mothers and wives of Vietnam service men gather at 8 AM in the kitchen of the Ector County Sheriff’s Fosse Clubhouse on Andrews Highway. Odeasa A&M Club hosts at Inn of the Golden est. 8 PM. American Legion Post 430 holds events at Legion Hall at Eighth and Pueblo.

Ector County Sheriff's Fosse Andrews Highway Odeasa A&m Club American Legion Post Legion Hall Eighth and Pueblo

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