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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
2
The commission considers regulation changes to boost exploration and production with higher base rates for gas contracts. Litt says deregulation cannot be effective and outlines staged price increases for pre and post 1961 contracts, plus bonuses for dedicating gas to interstate sales and adjustments tied to state or federal tax changes.
Jailed again on probation violation for Odessa teen Joe Lee Hames as he was found with another probationer and later arrested on a traffic offense. Judge R L McKim had just given four years probation for a July break in near Alvin Collier’s home while companion Eddie Dean Calicutt faced related charges and probation.
A municipal court case against Mrs. Rita Duke was dismissed by Judge Cecil Hardwick after a brief hearing. The judge ruled the matter not proper for Municipal Court as proceedings should be in district court. The complaint was filed by Mrs. Duke’s estranged husband, Jack Duke, at 2715 Cambridge and includes a disturbance call referencing 1716 La Casa.
Odessa merchants report mixed fortunes for the holiday season with clothing stores posting above average sales while discount shops lag slightly. auto dealers and appliance firms see higher than usual Christmas purchases as households pool funds for large items. Used cars move faster than new, toys blend traditional gimmicks with active games, and overall national retailers echo modest gains.
County court reports show multiple marriage licenses issued to Franchco Talmantez Juarez with Crissina Bustamente Barriga, Larry Miller with Jo Cneryl Scroggins, Michael Chance with Catherine Langston, Bobby White with Lynn La Brutts. District court lists divorces and several civil suits, plus district case Grad Yearan. Medical Center records list numerous admissions and discharges on Dec 20, and a batch of city traffic accidents with damages noted across several blocks and intersections.
City Hall hosted the annual Christmas banquet for more than 300 city employees. Deputy City Secretary Judi Mobbs reported men contributed $1 each for smoked turkey and ham while women provided salads vegetables and dips. The event lasted through coffee breaks and lunch periods.
Ector County's 23,000 public school students begin Christmas vacation at 2 30 p m Thursday while Odessa College's 3 000 students end finals and start break. Most parochial schools also close. Classes resume Jan 2 for public and most private schools. ECISD semester ends Jan 12. spring runs Jan 15 to May 31. Odessa College spring term Jan 13 to May 11 with a midwinter mini session Dec 27–Jan 12.
A charge of aggravated assault was filed Thursday in Ector County Court against Fred Yearian of 1802 North Jackson. He is accused of beating Cora Yearian on Tuesday at the same address. He is held in Ector County jail on a $1,000 bond.
Dr. Dale Wayne Curry, 53, Odessa general practitioner since 1957, was elected unanimously as chief of staff of Medical Center Hospital and will assume duties Jan 1. Dr. John H. Sheets was named chief of staff elect. Dr. James Daves was secretary treasurer. other chiefs of service include Dr. George F. Peer in surgery and Dr. William H. Lauderdale in medicine.
A 17-year-old San Angelo youth, Terry Lee Burchers, faced a theft by bailee charge filed Wednesday with Peace Justice Robert Pine. Burchers and a 16-year-old led a high speed chase after taking a 1968 model car from A Fiat Used Cars. The pursuit involved DPS, Odessa police, roadblocks, and damaged police units before the youths were captured west of Odessa. A second suit, by Patrick Leslie Catoe of Odessa, seeks damages over 1,000 for a December auto mishap on Golder Street.
William E Bill Lowell 84 longtime Associated Press writer and executive died in a San Diego hospital after retiring from AP in 1951. Born 1888 in Auburn Maine he rose through Seattle Spokane Denver Salt Lake City and Washington bureaus before leaving public life in 1965 Survivors include his widow Helen a son Steven a daughter Mrs Reed D Smith and four grandchildren Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
The White House said Richard Helms will step down as CIA director and be nominated as ambassador to Iran. James Schlesinger, chair of the Atomic Energy Commission, will replace him. Helms plans retirement at age 60 in March, per Ziegler.
William D. Rogers of Austin was arrested about eight miles north of Presidio on U S Highway 67 and charged with conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the United States. About 461 pounds of brick form marijuana, valued at roughly $45,000, was found in his car trunk and back seat. Rogers is jailed in Marfa on a $90,000 federal bond after before U S Magistrate Joe Degura.
A Midland woman told police she was assaulted by a man she was with at a Midland club. He allegedly enticed her into his car and assaulted her in an alley after driving away. No charges were filed after she reported the incident to the district attorney's office. The event occurred early Tuesday morning around 4 a.m.
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