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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
2
The Apollo 17 astronauts Cor, Schmitt report vast lunar discoveries after five days of exploration in Taurus Littrow. They unveil orange soil samples and a ridge survey with potential ancient volcanic evidence, while plans for future Moon visits are hinted.
The report notes mild weather with a raw drizzle in South Central Texas and occasional showers in Northeast Texas and other regions. Skies vary from partly cloudy to clear with forecasts suggesting possible sleet and snow in western areas and light rain elsewhere. Morning temperatures dip across the state, with readings from the 20s in some towns to near 70 in West Texas.
Midland deputy clerk Ann Kent resigns to join husband in Houston. Sharon Hollis will replace her on December 26. Kent will become deputy in Houston federal court, with duties shifting to retraining by Kent and San Antonio staff.
In Raleigh AP report, Southern Newspaper Publishers Association notes newsprint price hikes driven by increases in transportation and power costs. Daniels Jr cites Southland Paper Co announcing higher rates, urging Southern publishers to reassess sourcing and rail delivery efficiency to protect reader access.
DC staff writer Jim Pinkerton reports Odessa College presents Summer and Smoke with Nan Nunneley as Alma Winemiller and Lynn Cobb as John. Cast includes Jimmy Powers Ruth Millikan Denise Aubin and Sid Wallace. The production runs through Saturday with tickets sold prior to performances.
Col Umstead assumes command at Webb Air Force Base in September and outlines updates including expanded public briefing access, enhanced crash reporting procedures, and a shift toward more simulator training to reduce flight costs. He brings 20 years in the Air Force and past command of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing in Thailand.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday in the Nail Funeral Home Chapel Dangerfield for Zackieriah Taylor Rowe 77 who died Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after a weeklong illness Burial will be in Dangerfield Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home directed Rowe born February 10 1885 in Morris County was a retired farmer He came to Odessa December 4 from Dangerfield He was a Baptist Church member and World War I veteran. LOY'S KILGORE PECOS Staff-Thursday 3 pm services in the First United Methodist Church were slated for Lou Swint Kilgore 61 a Security State Bank director who died Tuesday afternoon in Pecos Memorial Hospital after an illness Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery He was born February 17 1918 in Lisbon La He was an Air Force Veteran a Mason and a Methodist Survivors include widow Mrs Dorothy Kilgore three sons Kent Kilgore Pecos Tun Kilgore of the home and Dr Ronald Kilgore of Knoxville Tenn his mother Mrs Annie Mae Kilgore of Houma La tour brothers Bob Kilgore Houston Jim Kilgore Hamilton Ark Billy Kilgore Florida and Joe Kilgore Magnolia Ark four sisters Mrs Hood Wise Pecos Mrs Wilma Kimberl Houma La Mrs Al Hartwig Houston and Margaret Kilgore El Dorado Ark and one grandchild.
College officials urge students to preregister for the spring term as many basic courses such as English biology and social studies fill. Dean Jack Vaught warns commuters and part time workers may face afternoon and evening classes if preregistration is not completed before the end of Tuesday. With 1 357 signed up so far the semester runs January 11 to May 2 and the campus expects about 2700 students. A separate county case involves Jerry Gailesh accused of defrauding an innkeeper with a three month stay at Tisdale Trailer Park and a $100 payment.
Tomorrow in Odessa events include FAM Breakfast Optimists at Sands Restaurant noon, Eastside Rotary at the Inn of the Golden West coach room, Odessa Optimists at Sands Restaurant noon, Veterans of World War I at Barracks 1867 Hi-Spot Youth Center 0th and MacArthur 8:00 PM, and Catc Met You Can at Permian Mayhouse.
Obituaries note Roy Dale Spence 39 of Seminole died after an illness in Lubbock. Funeral 3pm Thursday at Avenue B Church of Christ with burial in Seminole Cemetery. Survivors include widow Lillian, two sons Claude and Rome, a daughter Patricia, a brother Ray, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Additional notices list Albert Newton Polk 86, buried Winters Singleton Funeral Home after 3:30pm Friday. born December 18, 1865, in Killeen, retired from the Soil Conservation Service. survivors include a wide blended family. Mrs C C Schweikhardt 77, died Wednesday in Baptist Memorial Hospital. services 10am Friday at Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. survivors include daughter Marcella Adams and granddaughters Randall McKinnet and Terri Adams.
Funeral arrangements are with Paul A funeral Home for Joe Valencia 71 of Midland died Thursday at Medical Center Hospital Survivors include son Joe Valencia Jr and Grace Kerse of Monahans Services pending with Wilson-Maller Funeral Home for Mrs Grave Keese 63 died Thursday morning at Odessa Memorial Center Hospital James Monroe Cooksey 60 of Pecos died Wednesday in Carlsbad NM Burial at Fairview Cemetery Survivors include widow Evelyn son James Monroe Cooksey III daughter Mrs Brantley Jr of Carlsbad and Rosa Belle Cooksey of Pegas Ada Viola Bradsher 73 of 410 South Lincoln pleaded to petty theft fined by Municipal Court
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