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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1980

Page

4

Dense fog grips Permian Basin with travel advisory

The Permian Basin faced dense fog for a second day as moisture-laden air kept visibility to a quarter mile or less. The National Weather Service issued a travelers advisory while forecasters expected clearing by mid-morning and temperatures near 70 degrees through Saturday.

Permian Basin National Weather Service Midland Regional Weather Service Panhandle Texas Marfa San Antonio

Jobless Rate Seen Rising as Fed Tightens Policy

Unemployment remained high last month while private economists forecast a gradual increase as higher rates bite. The Federal Reserve raised its discount rate from 12 to 13 percent and imposed penalties on large banks, signaling a tougher stance on inflation and a potential rise in prime lending rates above 18.5 percent.

Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Paul A. Volcker Volcker Boca Raton Fla

Westchester blaze claimed seven in Arrow Electronics fire

A deadly fire at Arrow Electronics in Westchester County killed seven people and injured about 40. Victims were found in a closet and behind a Christmas tree near an emergency door after occupants tried to escape. Investigators indicated heavy smoke caused most deaths. Several executives were missing, with company president Biddle Duke Glenn among those identified.

Ing Biddle Duke Glenn Roger E. Green Norman Kelly thArrow Vergari Westchester County Alfred DelBello

Multiple Midland Odessa area obituaries and services announced

Death notices list James Speck Miller of Lamesa age 68 and Martha Cushman Halbrook age 81 with funeral and graveside arrangements in Lamesa Odessa and Llano. Other obituaries include Harold DeWees William Stone Ricky Goetsell Howard Noll and Corey Stratton with services in Midland Monahans and Monahans area. details note birthplaces hospital deaths and survivor rosters.

Lamesa James “Speck Miller Morelda Curbon Odessa Branon Funeral Home Shannon Memorial Hospital San Angelo Bob Cheathem Church of Christ Llano Bandera County Dorothy Inman Martha Cushman Halbrook Sunset Memorial Gardens Halbrook Attica Kan Everett I. Halbrook Wellington First United Methodist Church Pioneer Families of Kansas Robert Thomas Cushman Plymouth Mass Daughers Lorene Leslie Maxine Halbrook Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Midland William H Bill’’ Stone Newnie W Monahans Howard David Noll Bethel Baptist Church Wilson-Miller Funeral Home Big Spring Veterans Hospital Army Air Corps Inga Barney Noll Charlie Noll Don Noll Henrietta Charlotte Taylor Irving Johnnie Starnes Corey William Stratton Resthaven Memorial Park Newnie W. Ellis Albuquerque N.M

MISD Strings to perform Carols in the Mall at Midland Park

MISD fifth and sixth grade strings will present a 45 minute Carols in the Mall concert at Midland Park Mall fountain area from 7 to 7 45 p.m. Friday. The program includes 15 carols in two and three part harmony led by MISD strings faculty Karen Walker William Hayes Marian Stone Marianne Backus Joyce Nix with Brian Groner assisting. Salvation Army Christmas aid deadline is December 10. Birth certificates rent receipts pay stubs and other bills may be required. Applicants may not receive duplicate aid if already receiving help from another agency.

Midland Park Mall Karen Walker William Hayes Marian Stone Marianne Backus Joyce Nix Brian Groner Salvation Army

Reagan aides name Haig and Winston for top posts

Treasury and cabinet focus centered on Haig for secretary of state and Winston for secretary of the treasury as Reagan administration sources say both emerged as leading choices after other candidates withdrew. Former officials Shultz and Simon were initially discussed but declined to return to Washington. News reports elevate Haig and Winston as the pick process continues.

New York City Treasury Department Reagan Haig Winston State Treasury Nixon George Shultz State Department William E. Simon Ford Washington

County Court records marriage licenses issued in county

Marriage licenses issued include Ernesto Hindjas to Yolanda Barrera Saul Alvarez Pando to Alicia Jimenez Thomas Dynneson to Barbara Mosshart Joseph Stanton Jr. to Eduvigen Cruz Harold Weaver to Earline Haynie William Ritter to Virginia Styles Harold Smith to Barbara Smith Howard Mosee to Joyce Cleveland Guillermo Vasquez to Antonia Hernandez Kenneth Shaw to Vanessa Broadus.

Ernesto Hindjas Yolanda Barrera Saul Alvarez Pando Alicia Jimenez Thomas Lowell Dynneson Barbara Jean Mosshart Joseph Aden Stanton Jr Eduvigen Ruiz Cruz Harold Weaver Earline Marie Haynie William Derrell Ritter Virginia Ruth Styles Harold Dennis Smith Barbara Ann Smith Howard Lee Mosee Joyce Marie Cleveland Guillermo Vasquez Antonia Hernandez Kenneth Morris Shaw Vanessa Lee Broadus Glasses Leon Huckaby Jean Ann Huckaby Janice Hannon William Hannon Cynthia Ann Mulloy Larry Charles Mulloy Linda Belle Brown Gary Lee Brown Joe G. Price Jackie Yvonne Price Orley Ray Tyler Betty Joyce Tyler Jimmy Dale Burns Mireta Jean Burns Linda D. Pradon Donald Pradon

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