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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
2
A Midland man, Lewis Way of 2000 West Washington, found a lost billfold with cash on a car hood near Sixth and Grant. He turned it into police, who returned the money to the owner, the story reminding readers that Christmas spirit still exists.
Marriage license filed for Larry Arnold Barber and Holly Dee Sims. Criminal case filed for Albert Sherman man for shoplifting. Civil suit Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. vs Shield Industries, Inc. suit on debt. Divorce Annie Lou Cox vs James Edward Cox. Civil suit Billie Sue Watts vs Jose Luis Suicido for damages. City traffic accidents involve Velma Abel 76 and John V. Turner 26 with damages to a minor.
Area lawmen Friday investigated two breakins. At Carl Williams 200 West Oregon intruders kicked in the rear door and took two record albums cooking utensils and clothing. The W L Lamb residence 203 North Hancock also had a broken kitchen door but nothing was missing.
Police investigated vandalism targeting a car owned by Ralph Spencer Terzoll of Route 1 Odessa. Authorities checked the scene Friday and looked for suspects in the incident.
Midland staff report a jury deadlocked in the Cliffton Ralph Cramer mail fraud trial. Judge John H. Wood Jr. declared a mistrial after the 16 count indictment, with the jury dismissed at 4:20 p.m. Cramer, 19, of Odessa, denied guilt while prosecutors alleged he accepted funds for a list of firms needing staff in homes between November 1970 and February 1971.
A 17 year old Odessa man Raul Salcido Rodriguez posted $4,000 bond after arrest on assault with intent to murder charges. He is linked to a December 11 stabbing of Ismael C. Valenzuela at La Fiesta Community Center. Valenzuela, 30, was treated and released from Medical Center Hospital. Rodriguez was taken into custody at his home by city police.
U S Representative Richard C. White conducts a district tour after Congress adjourns, visiting towns including Van Horn Fort Davis Alpine Marathon Marfa Presidio Dryden Sanderson Iraan Mentone Odessa Monahans Wickett Barstow Van Horn Sierra Blanca and Fort Hancock before returning to El Paso for Christmas holidays with his family.
Forest D Calder aged 60 of Not ices was listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital on Friday after an on the job slip. He said he grabbed a work dolly to keep from falling and hurt his left shoulder.
West Pakistan faces financial relief as East Pakistan secedes, reducing crossed-farm income costs while Bhutto hints at civilian rule. Yahya Khan's future unsured as East Pakistan's fate prompts speculation on a new constitution. Mrs. Gandhi calls for Mujibur Rahman’s release and warns of complex months ahead while pledging no reprisals against Pakistani troops.
Two white men robbed Williams Grocery at 248 East 52nd at 9 41 p m taking about 617 dollars in bills. Deputies described a 1970 71 green Monte Carlo as the get away car with a masked offender and a second man armed with a revolver. The victim listed only as Mr Williams and his wife were present. investigators offered few details and could not verify additional accounts.
DEL RIO Texas AP witness Jesus Sandoval described how John Henry Moulton wrapped wire around Deputy Ignacio Garcia s neck and pulled until the officer died during a jail break at Brackettville on June 8 The defense challenged his account by having attorney Arturo Gonzalez demonstrate how Sandoval could have tied himself up and gagged himself while asserting he did not do so
The Ector County Sheriff's Department expanded a major dope sweep with three more arrests bringing total to 41. Lawrence Salisbury 17 of Abilene was jailed on sale of amphetamines after surrendering with a $5,000 bond. Michael Rains 19 of Odessa posted $5,000 bond on marijuana charges after turning himself in with counsel. Marion Cole 19 from Lubbock, held on two counts of methamphetamine sales with $10,000 total bonds.
Five thefts were reported by law enforcement. Lawrence Bond reported a car stolen from 31st and Andrews Highway. Jerry Newsom's truck was robbed of welding equipment and wire. Gene Pagan reported tools stolen from a pickup at K and J Drive-in. Elinor Mitchell said her purse with 60 dollars and credit cards was taken from Toler's Shade Western. Donnie Sims reported checks stolen from his car at Odessa High School.
Albert Lujan Sherman, 19, of 521 Clifford, was charged with shoplifting Friday in county court. He is accused of taking a $21 pair of slacks from The Quicksilver Co., 523 North Grant, on Thursday, and is held on a $3,000 bond.
Four year old Albert Llanz, son of Ursuro Llanez, was treated at Medical Center Hospital Emergency Room at 6 50 p m for a bruised chest after a car struck him in a shopping center parking lot. No police report of the incident is available.
Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. filed a 525 suit for debt Friday against Shield Industries, Inc. of Odessa. The petition in County Court at Law claims the money is owed under agreements entered into December 30, 1970.
The Odessa American publication details list its address at 2 East 4th Street Odessa TX 79760 and filing as second class matter under the 1879 act. It notes subscription rates for home delivery, regional zones, and by mail with various monthly and yearly prices.
Raul Cortez Sr a pioneer of Spanish language broadcasting in the United States died at 66 in San Antonio Texas He launched KCOR the first full time Spanish language station in the nation in 1946 and founded KMEX TV in 1954 He organized the Sombrero Network and was an early civil rights advocate and LU L A C president for two terms Survivors include his widow three children five brothers three sisters and 17 grandchildren Mass will be said Saturday at San Fernando Cathedral
The Pay Board unanimously adopted a subcommittee report limiting executive pay, aiming at a 5.5 percent cap on aggregate raises in a unit and likely applying to individuals when bargaining separately. The plan also curbs bonuses, stock options, and new incentive plans and may modify merit pay rules to close gaps with nonunion workers. Five labor members dissented noting prior objections.
Billie Sue Watts through attorney Gerald Fugit sues Jose Luis Salcido in 161st District Court for 20200 dollars claiming head and neck injuries from a September 25 auto collision at West 16th and Moss Road in Odessa.
Police records list two men, Ponce Linejos and Ponce Rodriguez, held in city jail on charges of illegal residence. Officers from the border patrol say the suspects are in custody after arrests in Odessa.
Ruby Emma Sawyer 63 of 2322 West 83rd dies after long illness. A 4 p.m. Saturday funeral at Temple Baptist Church with burial in Odessa Cemetery. Born June 7, 1908 in Durant Oklahoma she moved to Odessa in 1950 from Clarksville. Survived by husband Andrew Sawyer three sons Billy Joe Sawyer Wayne S. Sawyer Danny Sawyer a daughter Mrs G B Ragsdale a brother Danny Wedge a sister Mrs Riley Smith seventeen grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
Odessa fire crews responded to three calls on Friday. Roosevelt Allen reported a bedroom fire at his home at 1105 Rose that spread to the bathroom, causing extensive smoke and structural damage. A grass fire near Parker Drilling Co on Alabama and Golder yards was reignited after workmen left. minor damage to a trailer’s bottom. A trash container near 1013 East Sixth was set ablaze with no further damage reported.
A 32-year-old woman received treatment at Medical Center Hospital Friday night for injuries she says came from a fight with another woman who struck her with brass knuckles. Mary F. Waldrip of 7406 Diana was treated and released with a lacerated lip. No police report or charges were filed as of Friday.
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