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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1971

Page

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Band Tryouts Set for Permian High School in Midland

About 550 West Texas high school students are expected for all region band tryouts at Permian High School. Three all region bands of 110 players each will be chosen, with winners moving to Lubbock January 22 for all state contention. The all-state band performs February 10 to 12 in Fort Worth. A warm up concert is planned January 15 at Midland Lee High School. Section judges and region coordinators from area schools are listed, including chairs for Class B A A and Class AAA.

Permian High School West Texas J. R. McEntyre Permian Lubbock el Paso Amarillo Wichita Falls Texas Music Educators Association Fort Worth Midland Lee High School

Odessa American publication details and rates

The Odessa American lists address at 22 East 4th Street Odessa Texas 79708 and class and post office registration date March 3 1879. It announces daily and Sunday publication with contact numbers and subscription pricing for home delivery in Odessa Ector County retail zones and mail options, plus single copy prices.

Odessa Texas East 4Th Street Odessa American Ector County Suncor

Odessa Man Charged With Assault in Rape Case

Harrell Wayne Brazell, 32, of Love Drive, remained in Ector County jail Friday on a $5,000 bond for rape accusations. Deputies arrested him at 720 East Eighth Street after a nighttime attack on a 24-year-old West Odessa barmaid along Knox Drive near West University. Investigators say he threatened to kill her and claimed a gun under the front seat. The woman, who was not injured, told officers intercourse occurred. Bond set by Justice of the Peace Otis Moore.

Odessa Ector County Harrell Wayne Brazell East Eighth West Odessa

Indian Air Attacks Fail as Pakistanis Bomb Northwest India

Associated Press reporter from Bharshala says Pakistani troops with two Soviet tanks were repelled by Indian artillery near East Pakistan border six miles inside. Fighting stems from East Pakistan unrest with rebels seeking autonomy. India says over 9 million displaced into Indian territory. A defense ministry spokesman says two Pakistani planes were shot down after air attacks began. United News of India notes India had prior warning.

East Pakistan Associated Press Peter O’loughlin Bharshala O’loughlin India Indian Defense Ministry United News of India

City traffic accidents listed with multiple pairs

A reporter notes numerous vehicle collisions in various blocks including Robertson James Daliaferro and Jana Weston in Houston areas, Holt and Mathews in North Texas, and Pummill and Woon near Dawn. Damages range from minor to substantial with several parked or unknown vehicles involved and multiple names and ages recorded.

Robertson James D. Taliaferro East 31St Jana F. Weston North Jackson North Sam Houston Dewey L. Holt North Texas Patricia S. Mathews North Washngton Istand Golder Nancy P. Peacock Century Maylene P. Lunsford West 21St East County Clifford J. Bevers Bagley Lenora R. Preston Doran Calvin R. Sanders Orchard Richard L. Eggar Odessa

Resignations Toss Turkey Into A Crisis

Ankara AP report on Premier Ni hat Erim's resignation after 14 ministers quit the cabinet amid disputed political and economic reforms. Sunay accepted the resignation and asked Erim to stay on temporarily as key army units were placed on alert and military meetings increased. Generals and staff were cited canceling officer leaves and signaling potential military intervention.

Ankara Turkey Nihat Erim Erim Cevdet Sunay Sunay Memduh Tagmac General Staff

Car Cycle Thefts Reported In Odessa Area

Police and sheriff deputies investigated five thefts Friday. Victims include Sharon Chappell who reported a 1966 car stolen from a parking lot near Odessa College gym. William H Little said a man offered to buy his motorcycle for 100 then rode off with 30 paid in advance. Morris John Allen reported a pistol and two watches stolen from his home. Edwin Hill reported an alternator stolen from his car. Johnny Herring reported a stolen bicycle.

Sharon Chappell West ‘23Rd Odessa College William H. Little Little Morris John Allen West 46Th Edwin Hill North Hancock Johnny Herring West 30Th

November Weather Stays Near Normal in Midland-Odessa

November in the Midland-Odessa area featured typical conditions with a high of 82 on November 13 and a low of 29 on November 19. Normal temperatures averaged 66.8 maximum, 39.7 minimum, and 63.3 overall, with 0.42 inches of precipitation, 12.36 inches total rainfall, 5 rainy days, and multiple fog and thunderstorm events noted.

Midland-Odessa Regional Air Terminal

Fraud Verdict Overturned By Appeals Court

The 5th Circuit Court reversed the 1969 conspiracy and fraud conviction of Jack Bryant, an Abilene attorney, acquitting him on all counts. The Odessa deal involved Home Savings Association and a five year term was imposed in Pecos federal court. The court found no evidence of fraudulent intent.

New Orleans 5Th Circuit U. S. Court of ‘Appeals Jack Bryant Abilene

Scorpion Sting Sent Merritt to Local ER

Charles R. Merritt aged 19 of 904 West 35th was treated at Medical Center Hospital emergency room after a scorpion sting Friday afternoon. He reported the venomous bite struck the top of his right hand while he worked in a well service yard.

Charles R. Merritt West 35Th Medical Center Hospital

Deaths Veteran City Lawman Dies

Veteran Odessa Police Department officer Talmage Branson Lay 61 died after a heart attack at home and was pronounced dead at Medical Center Hospital. Services Sunday at Sherwood Baptist Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife Bennie, children, siblings, and grandchildren. Fay Teague Andrews 68 also noted with funeral details in Andrews.

Talmage Branson Lay East 42Nd Odessa Medical Center Hospital Sherwood Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Rix Funeral Home Stephenville Lone Oak Special Services Fay Teague Andrews Fay Teague Andrews First Baptist Church Singleton Funeral Home Permian General Hospital Teague Greenville Della DelLafae 'Slough Lillie Jeter Long, Beach, Calif Beck Jacobs Mesquite Myrtle MecDounal Pat Albert Ford Lubock Esker Harris Alpine Esker Harris Brewster Memorial Hospital Alpine Alaama France U.S. Army Elm Grove Walter Esch Geeslin

Man Injured Seriously In Two-Car Crash

Odessa man Charles Lee Ruddell, 48, of 2823 Hilltop, remains in serious condition in Medical Center Hospital after surgery for head injuries from a two car collision at 50th Street and Dawn Avenue. Ruddell drove west on 50th while Deryl Wayne Briles, 19, of 1800 Douglas, headed north on Dawn. crash occurred at 3:43 p.m. Patrolman C. P. Armstead reported both drivers as involved.

50Th Odessa Charles Lee Ruddell Hilltop Medical Center Hospital C. P. Curred

Breakin Investigated at Beneficial Finance Office

Police probe into a breakin at Beneficial Finance Co offices at 1526 East Eighth. An intruder pried a rear door hasp and lock, stealing a portable television and stand from the building.

Beneficial Finance Co East Eighth

Three Caught In Police Raid In Odessa

In Odessa, three men remained jailed after a police narcotics raid at 1 35 p m Friday at 904 A North Belmont led to the seizure of 11 plastic bags believed to contain marijuana. Diego Leyva 19 Alfred Leyva III 21 and Richard Taylor 24 were arrested nearby with charges ranging from possession of marijuana to probation violation. Bond was set at 3500 for Diego Leyva and 5000 for Alfred Leyva. Police cited informant tips and said the suspects offered no resistance and did not discard evidence.

Ector County Odessa Jack Fillyan Floyd Hudman Bob Cawthon North Belmont Diego Graziano Leyva Alfred Leyva III North Bellmont Richard Michael Taylor Fillyan Diego Alfred Leyva Justice of the Peace Howard Williams Williams Alfred Taylor Leyvas

Baby offers rare immunity in fragile case

A doctor reports a newborn showing partial antibody development resembling early German cases. Psychological effects are under study, while clinicians stress loving care to the infant behind a plastic barrier as caregivers wonder about the distinction between human touch and latex.

Frontage Road Work Begins December Thirteenth

Approximately two miles of U S 80 frontage road east of Odessa will start on December 13. Highway Construction Inc of Odessa won the $145 919 contract with Desert Paving Inc supplying the cement. The project runs about 85 working days with 22 workers, grading, structures, base, curb and gutter, and two surface courses.

U. S. 80 Odessa Texas Highway Department High Way Construction, Inc Desert Paving, Inc Bob M. Monteith Highway Department Headlee Road Texas State Highway Department

Two Fire Calls Answered in Odessa Report

Odessa Fire Department responded to two calls on Friday both non dangerous. A trash container fire at 7ist and Alleghaney caused minor paint damage and appeared set. A dropped cigarette started a small vehicle fire damaging the front seat of a car driven by B. M. Burleson. address unknown. Firefighters extinguished the second blaze by the time they reached 31st and Andrews Highway.

Odessa Alleghaney B. M. Burleson 31St Andrews Highway

Appointment Made by Gov Smith to Bicentennial Commission

Gov Preston Smith announces the appointment of Mrs H S Allen of Temple to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission effective immediately.

Austin Tex Preston Smith H. S. Allen Temple

Rites Today For Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. Adam Flores 51 were at 10 a.m. at Monte Calvario Assembly of God Church with Rev. Pedro Emiliano. Burial in Odessa Cemetery under Paul A. Rix Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband four sons six daughters and parents with siblings in Texas and Arizona.

Bennie T. D. Lay Jr Scurry William Lay del Rio Raymond Hampton Graham Charles Tarver Dawn Wanda Mosley Dewayne Humble Milky Way David Young Jacksonville Jimmie Lay Otis Lay Stephenville Brooks Golightly Lorene Sagister Richland Hills Bill Draper Azle Ted Tucker Alhambra Calif Adam Elvira) Flores Monte Calvario Adam Jr Roy Ector David Annadina Porres Dallas Lucy Ramirez North Tom Green Mary Flores Ania Flores Emma Flores Elizabeth Flores Rosario Moreno Big Spring Charlie Moreno Odessa Benjamin Moreno Phoenix Ariz Elia Valdez

Wild Shootout Near Evergreen Ends With Capture

A wild gun battle across rural Louisiana left two gunmen fleeing a patrol chase through Evergreen. Matthews was killed and his wife wounded in the exchange, as officers pursued the suspects who used smoke grenades and a stolen car. Police said the gunmen, armed with multiple weapons, were eventually caught after a bloodhound tracked them through thick brush.

Evergreen Thomas Matthews Matthews Leon Franklin Bunkie Clement Mire Mire Dauzat Franklin Parker David Coleman Ply Poe Bobby Acter Coleman

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Mike Barry Big Lake Dan Gibbs Monahans Amd James J. Nail Midland Lee George Walker Stanton Don Eiring Snyder Bill Dean OHS Charles Shaw Bill Carrico Pecos Jerry Finnell Crockett Bill Bradley Charles Nail Sam Knipley Crane the Nail G. J. Gilligan Kermit Clyde Wilson Midland Carl Meyers George Frock The University of Texas At Austin Circulation Department W. L.bill Jones Jr Jones Knox Drive West University Sonny Holderman Brazell Bond Otis Moore Indra God Josephine H. Carver Odessa College Fine Arts Helen H. Martin West 56Th Jon R. Rapes Jr Roselle North Whitaker Talmage Breakin Dean Vtee Cag Deon and Owen Cotton Exa L. Hunt Farmington N.M Cooper Funeral Chapel Kermit Cemetery Funeral Home Hunt Aietof A
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