Menard Gets Boost in Low Gas Pressure救
Emergency gas pressure boost funded by the state will aid Menard Texas residents. A $20 000 grant from the Texas Department of Community Affairs will help cover part of a $35 000 propane air injection system to heat water and homes for about 3 000 residents. Officials said federal aid was delayed and FHA officials expect two to three months before action. Mayor Mary Hagood warned of continuing cold, leaks, and unemployment risk without relief.
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Texas
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Dolph Briscoe
Menard
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Mary Hagood
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Three Odessans hurt in three auto wrecks
Three Odessa residents were treated and later released from Medical Center Hospital after injuries in three Friday automobile accidents. Janelle McGehee 39 of 1 Liberty Place suffered head lacerations in a two car crash at University and Parkway. James Welch 32 of 1423 Wedgewood had neck injuries from a collision at East Eighth and Maple. Carlyn Harris 22 of 3105 Center sustained minor injuries in a crash at North Hancock and East 14th.
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Eighth
James H. Crambell
Midland
Carlyn May Harris
Center
North Hancock
East 14Th
David G. Lester
North Tom Green
Meteorite Reported Landing Near Ozona Presidio Area
West Texas residents saw a bright light Friday night mistaken for a crashing airplane. DPS said FAA in San Antonio identified the object as a meteorite. Ector County deputies received three calls about a crash west of the city and sent four patrol cars, but were recalled within 45 minutes.
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Ozona-Presidio
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Federal Aviation Administration
San Antonio
Odessa Teen Injured In One Car Wreck On I-20
A 17-year-old Odessa woman Pamela Shipman sustained neck left shoulder and knee injuries in a one car crash two miles east of Stanton on Interstate 20. The Stanton County Sheriff's Department said she lost control the vehicle went off the roadway overturned and she was thrown from the car. She was treated at Martin County Hospital then transferred to Medical Center Hospital.
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Stanton
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West 61St
Stanton County Sheriff's Department
Odessa Grocery Holdup Violent Robbery Reported
A man brandishing a butcher knife robbed the Odessa grocery store owner Friday night of an undisclosed cash amount in a bold nighttime holdup. The investigation continues with police seeking a suspect.
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Carter Announces U S China Move Toward Embassy Status
President Carter says the United States will upgrade its China mission to an embassy and that Vice Premier Teng will visit Washington late January to discuss global issues and strengthen ties. The announcement follows Nixon and Ford trips and faces immediate GOP critique. A separate armed robbery at the Eighth Street Grocery ended with the robber fleeing south on Muskingum after taking cash. police describe a young black man, 5 foot 8, 145 pounds, wearing a dark blue cap, gloves, jacket, and blue pants.
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Egypt and Israel talks outline Gaza West Bank role
Sadat’s office hairline comment noted by the Egyptian press. The communique lists proposals including a Palestinian governing council in Gaza and possibly the West Bank, with a staged ambassador exchange and a five year automatic review for the Sinai security pact. Washington says Israel would veto changes.
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Iranians face oil strike amid push for Islamic republic
Political and religious factions oppose the shah as a major oil workers strike cripples export. Officials estimate this week’s stoppage costs Iran billions, with onshore crude down to 600,000 barrels daily and overall production near halt before partial recovery. World markets watch as Khomaini’s strategy gains traction.
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Odessa Man Injured Tryin g to Extinguish Pipe Coating Fire
A 24 year old Odessa man Frank H Patterson was hurt Friday afternoon while trying to extinguish a fire involving a pipe coating machine at United Pipe Services 720 West Hillmont He was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital for a dislocated right knee suffered before fire crews arrived Sparks from a cutting torch ignited chemicals in the machine Firefighters used five gallons of chemical extinguishing agent and 100 gallons of water to control the blaze The machine sustained minor damage Three other calls included a possible house fire on South Jackson a copper wiring insulation flame in a rear yard and a trash can grass fire near West 46th street plus a smoking ballast at Diesel Supply Co The man from Midland Marc Webb Vinson 21 pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with a probated six month sentence and a 250 fine in 70th District Court
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United Pipe Services
West Hillmont
Frank H. Patterson
Vermont
Medical Center Hospital
South Jackson
West 46Th
Diesel Supply Co
Vine
Pickup heads losses in eight theft reports
Odessa police and the Ector County Sheriff's Department investigated eight thefts Friday night involving a 1971-model pickup valued at 327 with tools, a power saw, extension cords, a stereo, a purse, and other items. Victims included Martin Valenzuela in the 600 block of Magnolia and Tammy Wilks at 2209 West 46th.
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Ector County Sheriff's Department
Martin D. Valenzuela
Kermit
Magnolia
Ralph McCain
Melody
Doug Honeycutt
North Alderfer
Sheriff's Deputies
H&s Valve Service
West County Road
Tammy Wilks
West 46Th
Fishing Tool Repair and Manufacturing, Inc
West
Jim Parvin
Gardendale
Charles Allen Jansky
Burlington
Avalon
Cooler weather forecast for Permian Basin area
The National Weather Service at Midland reports cooler conditions this weekend in the Permian Basin with partly cloudy skies and a front bringing a drop in temperatures. Highs near 50 today, lows near 30 Sunday morning, and mostly cloudy conditions in Odessa. Winds 15 to 20 mph with decreases later today. No moisture expected today.
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Midland regional weather forecast from NWS
Fair today turning colder Sunday with partly cloudy Saturday night and mostly cloudy Sunday. Northeasterly winds 15 to 20 mph gusty this morning, decreasing this afternoon. Highs near 50 today and tomorrow, Lows around 30 tonight. Yesterday’s highs 68, low 33. Sun set 5:47 pm, rise 7:43 am Sunday. Year to date precipitation 17.09 inches.
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Briscoe Orders Special Election for Nugent Seat
Gov Dolph Briscoe calls a January 6 special election to fill the vacancy created when Rep Jim Nugent D Kerrville resigns from District 56 effective January 3 Applications for ballot places must be filed with the Secretary of State by 5 p m December 20.
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Texas
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House
Secretary of State
Hearne youth charged in October robbery case
A 16 year old Hearne youth was in the Ector County Jail Friday charged with the October 5 aggravated robbery of Colonial Food Store No 43 at 603 East Second. The attendant reported a customer displayed a weapon believed to be an ice pick, held the clerk at gunpoint, and fled west with cash. the suspect was certified as an adult Thursday and the charge was filed with Justice of the Peace Virgil Lumpee who set bond.
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Ector County Juvenile Court
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Justice of the Peace
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Juveniles Arrested After Yard Burglary Probe in Odessa
Odessa police investigated three burglaries including a South Odessa wrecking yard theft. Two juveniles, 16 and 13, were questioned after an eight track stereo, a Citizens Band radio, and tools were found outside the Neal Pool Wrecker Service fence. Items belonged to Hilda Pool. The youths were released to parents. Separate complaints cited radar detectors taken from two residences with forced vent windows.
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East Patton
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Mark White appoints John W Fainter Jr as first assistant
John W. Fainter Jr of Houston will serve as the first assistant attorney general when Mark White takes office January 1. White said Fainter, 39, will hold the top post in his administration. Fainter, a leading fundraiser for Gov. Dolph Briscoe, is a vice-president at Underwood Neuhaus & Co Inc, Houston investment firm.
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Texas
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Houston
Mark White
White
Fainter
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
State Insurance Board
Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc
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Death notice for Severiana Hinojos in Alpine at 100
Severiana Hinojos, 100, died Thursday at Big Bend Memorial Hospital in Alpine after an illness. She was a Terlingua resident with Rosary at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel in Alpine. Funeral mass at Our Lady of Peace in Alpine today, graveside at Lajitas Cemetery. Born February 21, 1878 in Bedford, she lived in the Big Bend area all her life. Survived by two daughters, four sons, four sisters, 48 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Her husband Macario R. Hinojos died March 2, 1968. She was a Catholic.
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Macario Hinojos Jr
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