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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1972
Page
2
Apollo 17 progressed toward lunar orbit after a precise engine firing despite a slight off course path. Commanders Cernan and Schmitt plan to land Monday while Evans remains in lunar orbit with the third crew member resting and monitoring systems.
A 70th District Court jury found Alma Lee Irvin insane after a Sept. 25 shooting at Deputy Jerry Williams who served a school charge warrant at her home. Three witnesses testified to insanity. the state and defense presented their sides, with Judge and jurors named in the record.
Two additional firms submitted applications Friday to join an industrial district in South Odessa. Frank C. Stretch Trucking Co and Odessa Enterprises Inc are named. A total of 43 contracts were signed this week by firms seeking to form the district in lieu of city annexation.
Marriage licenses issued to Marion Duncan Goff and Angela Sanders Hamilton Jerry Don Wade and Karen Fay Harris Pete Tavarez DeAnda Jr and Oralia Garcia Juarez Charlies Dean Williams and Martha Ann Barney. Criminal cases filed include Joan Daniel Harvey driving while intoxicated Vernon Ann Goss and George Dale Jenkins shoplifting. Appeals from Municipal Court list Lidia Salazar Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez Brenda Elaine Bryant Paul Edwin Baccus and Gloria Augesen. District Court divorces filed Sharyn T Duffey vs James B Dutton. City traffic accidents Bonham and Everglade Raymond Brinlee 3702 N Evérglade and Larry David Jones 2400 Cambridge. Damages maderate 3100 Block of Grandvinw Paul Martin Frost 2418 East 21st Willie George Harkin 314 South Jackson Damages moderate Kenneth Nolan Davis 1508 La Casa theft of bicycle near G C Murphy’s Store 619 North Grant reported Friday. The theft occurred about 3 p.m.
Midland board terminated Raymond Palmiter a 55 year old mental health technician after a Friday special meeting. Palmiter who holds a sociology degree and previously served as a priest was hired March 1 at 330 dollars monthly and remains in probation. The board announced severance and an appeal option at the December 18 meeting.
Justice of the Peace Howard Williams ruled Randell Earl Hoover aged 34 of Ranger died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Hoover was found by a motel maid at Sunset Motel 1344 East Second near an open gas heater. Body sent to Rix Funeral Home in Ranger.
Two vandalism cases were reported to Odessa police Friday. Paint was scratched on the left door of a truck at Broncho Chevrolet at West Third and Alleghancy. Mrs. Jack Martin of 4301 McKnight reported vandals damaged part of her fence at her residence.
Odessa readers are urged to call if the Odessa American is missed or if home delivery service is unsatisfactory and a replacement or correction is needed. Citizens are advised to contact the newspaper's customer service line for assistance.
Ward County grand jury refused to indict Johnny Meadows in the November 5 1968 murder of Dorothy Smith a Monahans motel owner. The panel deemed insufficient evidence at this time. Meadows reportedly confessed to shooting Smith though officials differ on weapon caliber. He already serves life for a 1971 death and faces other indictments.
Dr Alan C Lloyd of McGraw-Hill spoke at Odessa College urging career education for students. He cited 90 percent of Texas high school training as citizenship oriented and said only 10 percent prepares youths for employment prospects. He warned schools to balance civics with job skills for hiring readiness.
Four candidates vie for Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang Boss with ballots counted Monday at 6 p.m. The Gang board will pick the winner at 7 p.m. and announce the 1973 Boss at a 10 a.m. Tuesday press conference. Second place becomes first assistant, others earn assistant roles.
A brief fire at a tank owned by El Paso Natural Gas Co south of the petrochemical complex was extinguished in 15 minutes Friday with no injuries and light damage to two pickup trucks. T. J. Crutchfield in Midland cited a butane leak as the cause and noted no facility damage or service interruption. The report includes supplementary quotes on education and career guidance from Lloyd and local teachers.
Odessa's Post Office will operate window service and mail processing Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Arlen T. Carroll cited a mixup but said the decision to open followed a Friday Odessa American notice. The piece notes Christmas rush and includes a teacher’s comment on math interest.
Two men were injured in separate on the job accidents and admitted to Medical Center Hospital Saturday. Jack P. Kersey age 52 of 1509 East Second fractured left hand while laying pipe for Capitan Drilling Co. Malcolm Price age 31 of Griffin Hotel 107 East Fourth fractured left foot from a 15 foot fall from a ladder on a job for Conner Coating and Painting.
Two Odessa residents face shoplifting charges in Ector County Court. Vernon Ann Glass, 29, of Kermit Highway, allegedly took women’s clothing valued at $9.50 from Sears. George Dale Jenkins, 23, of Clifford Street, is accused of stealing an electric air brush valued at $14.12 from Walgreen. A stereo tape player and tapes were reported taken from Billy Gatlin’s car on Eisenhower Avenue.
The Odessa American lists delivery, subscription, and single copy rates for Odessa and Ector County. The notice details daily and Sunday publication status, pricing of various subscription plans, and per-copy charges.
Services for Viola Emma Littlejohn of McCamey, died in Rankin Hospital, set for 2 p.m. Sunday at East Side Baptist Church with burial at McCamey Resthaven Cemetery. survivors include two daughters, a son, a sister, and nine grandchildren. Also, Mrs Jane McGregor 77, died at an Alpine convalescent home. service at 2 p.m. Saturday at St James Episcopal Church with burial at Elm Groves Cemetery. Geeslin Funeral Home in charge. survivors include three sisters and a brother.
Seagraves Texas Friday witnessed a fatal car train collision on U S 62 near Seagraves. Joe Salcedo 80 of Hobbs New Mexico died after his car struck a Santa Fe Railroad freight train. His daughter Julia Munoz Salcedo 43 was seriously injured and the wife remained hospitalized.
The University of Texas System Board of Regents in San Antonio appointed a committee to negotiate a long term water supply for The University of Texas at the Permian Basin in northeast Odessa. UT Regent Frank Erwin Deputy Chancellor E Donald Walker and University Attorney Richard Gibson will seek supply from Midland Odessa and the Colorado River Municipal Water District, with Ed L Reed aiding. A dinner honoring retiring Chair John Peace featured former Treasury Secretary John Connally, attended by UTSPB and community representatives including Rep elect John Hoestenbach.
John Daniel Harvey, 53, of 5321 Rice, was charged Friday in Ector County Court with driving while intoxicated after a Sunday arrest at 12:45 a.m. on US 385 one mile north of Odessa. He remained free on a $500 bond.
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