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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
2
Five damage suits filed Tuesday in Odessa courts seek about 153000 in total. Sharon Guy accuses Cooks Discount Department Store of false arrest and malicious prosecution after an arrest at the store on May 28, 1970 and detention in Odessa City Jail before trial.
Odessa residents sue for amounts over 1800 and 600 linked to an auto policy payment and repairs from a collision on East Eighth. R V Perkins of Midland sues Atlas Truck Lines of Odessa for more than 1000 dollars alleging negligence in the October 3, 1969 incident.
Four people were treated for fall injuries Monday. Joel Luna 4 in serious condition at Medical Center Hospital after a home fall. Ricky Akers 8 and Garnie Desadier 38 in satisfactory and observation status after falls at home. Brian Van Hoff 14 released after a broken right arm from a fall during a Bonham Junior High School P E class.
Johnny Oliva Leija 21 of 2800 West Third remained in Ector County jail Tuesday on a $500 bond for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 3 50 p m Monday at 1106 Matamoros. Justice of the Peace J A Purifoy set the bond.
Four Odessa men charged with driving while intoxicated were released from Ector County jail on $500 bonds after arrest Saturday. The defendants are Billy J. Harmon 35 of Andrews Highway arrested on US 385, William Preston McGee 48 of Winfield Avenue arrested on Yukon Road, Paul Douglas Perry 28 of Alameda arrested on US 80 near Texas Street, and Billy Dean Rehders 24 of East 16th Street arrested on US 385 near Odessa.
Joe Bob Jones 23 of Basin Courts remained in Ector County jail Tuesday on a $1000 bond after a 6:30 p m arrest at his Hamilton County warrant for defrauding by worthless check Justice of the Peace J A Purifoy set bond on the charge
Elray Beck, 47, of 305 Hudson, was charged Tuesday in Ector County Court with carrying a prohibited weapon. He was released on $1,000 bond after officers found a 6.35 caliber pistol in the glove compartment of his car following a 5:19 a.m. Saturday arrest in the 400 block of South Grant.
Marriage licenses issued include Curtis Lout with Virginia Garman and James Musitelli with Phyllis Hinson along with multiple other couples. District Court records show criminal cases filed for Elray Beck and William McGee among others, and several divorce and civil suit filings. Medical Center Hospital notes patient admissions and discharges with numerous names, births, and city traffic accidents across multiple blocks with several injuries and minor damages.
A work program for Odessa Chamber of Commerce leaders was outlined at the outgoing officers farewell. Incoming president Jay Poynor urged careful study of proposals to revitalize efforts from the board to the business community. The plan will be refined in January with a possible early February launch, as directors and new committee members are welcomed at the January 20 banquet featuring Arthur J. Holst. Educational courses on welding and electricity are to be introduced at Odessa College next semester, with a new chamber committee added after a prior study.
John Russell Kincaid of Fort Stockton, 21, pleaded guilty to the January 21, 1970 shotgun killings of his stepfather J Bert Kincaid and his mother Ann Russell Kincaid. Denied probation, he remains free on $150,000 bond while the defense seeks a new trial.
The Odessa American lists publication details and subscription rates. It notes office address Odessa Texas 79768, postal matter classification, contact numbers, and pricing for home delivery, trading zone, and mail options. Ends with garbled minor rate fragments and dates.
Odessa investigators Tuesday were checking into five breakins reported to them. Prowlers at Otto Strauch’s home pried open a north side window and took two televisions a .32 caliber pistol four dollars twenty cents a watch and a clock. Burglars hit South Crane Shamrock Service Station and took tools. A door glass was broken to gain entry and an attempt to pry the cigarette machine was made. Natchez Dickson reported a break in with nothing taken. Tools were taken from Leonard L Goodwin’s garage but no forced entry. Donna Jackson reported an attempted pry on her front door.
Frank Lujan Sherman 22 of 521 West Clifford and Sammy Rice Almager 22 with a Seminole address were jailed Tuesday in lieu of a total $12,000 bond after being charged with felony theft. They allegedly stole 23 faucet sets from Ervin Plumbing and Supply Co. 904 North Grant. bonds set at 7000 and 5000 respectively. Faucets recovered at a local pawn shop.
In Bermuda talks Nixon and British Prime Minister Heath pledge to cooperate on easing suffering in Bangladesh and realign currencies. They announce removal of a 10 percent import surcharge and seek generalized trade preferences for developing nations while planning future trips to Peking and Moscow.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied an appeal by Moises L. Samora 31 of 414 East Ann against his life term. Convicted June 18, 1970 as an habitual criminal in the 161st District Court, the jury recommended life after a six minute deliberation. Samora has remained in Ector County jail since the trial. His latest offense relates to the burglary of the Oil Field Truckers office in the 400 block of West 61st on September 16, 1969.
Three members of Boy Scout Troop 57 were honored for their service to the troop and the Boy Scouts of America. They are Donald Anderson of 1113 Placer, Lee Perry of 1000 Placere, and David Mount of 3630 North Muskingum. The troop is sponsored by the Downtown Rotary Club with Bob Bone as scoutmaster.
Funeral services were set for Jewell Marie Cates 55 of 200 North Dale at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Second Baptist Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Also listed are Harry D. Pennel 64 of Midland and Allen Hester Gamel 59 of Stanton, each with service details, burial plans, and survivors.
Corpus Christi AP reports two men were killed and a woman wounded during a hijack off the Texas coast aboard the 61‑foot shrimp trawler Mr. Tucker of Freeport. The Coast Guard helicopter rescued the injured woman and took her to Naval Hospital Corpus Christi as vessels reported the incident from Florida to Port Isabel. The captain remained in command and two children under six were aboard the craft about 80 miles south of Corpus Christi heading toward Port Aransas.
Rita Pearl Hinson 42 of 300 East 45th died today at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born August 21, 1929 in Watertown New York she married John William Hinson November 7 1947 in Watertown. She came here 20 years ago from Fort Bragg. Survivors include husband a son Johnnie William Hinson Bakersfield daughter Cynthia Louise Carrillo Bakersfield parents Charles S. Pratt Watertown sister Herpert Root Watertown grandmother Mrs Josephina Tanney Watertown and two grandchildren. Services are pending Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
Autopsy in Midland finds Don Tower Cork 43 died of natural causes from high blood pressure. In Lovington Edubijen Contreras 67 buried after a long illness at St. Thomas Church. Pecos sees Franklin G. Miears 66 die after long illness. services set. Brownwood reports Mrs. Charlie D. Shanklin Sr. 63 died after a sudden illness. Stanton records Jannie Mae Lynch 62 funeral Wednesday. survivors listed.
Argonaut Southwest Insurance Co of Dallas filed in 161st District Court against Charles L. Trimble of Odessa to overturn an Industrial Accident Board award dated December 8 claiming the award exceeds 500 dollars.
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