Odessa Visit Highlights Economic Recovery Outlook
U S Congressman Richard C White of El Paso toured parts of his district from Big Bend to Mentone and Iraan and ended at Air Terminal hearing local concerns. He spoke on devaluation potential to add jobs and aid balance of payments though cautioned domestic prosperity may not arrive soon. He named Mills Jackson Muskie as presidential contenders and noted oil depletion allowances and exploration needs while criticizing United Nations actions and Taiwan treatment. He hinted at a January political announcement.
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U.S
Richard C. White
el Paso
White
Big Bend
Mentone
Iraan
Air Terminal
Congress
Ector County
Terminal
United States
Nixon
Wilbur Mills
Mills
Henry Jackson
Edmund Muskie
United Nations
Taiwan
Board Grants Zone Change for One-Chair Beauty Shop
The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to allow Anna Gonzales to run a home beauty shop at 1453 South Alleghany in B Dwelling District, with plans for a separate building and new General Residence zoning after year end. Entrance faces Pool Road. occupancy must continue or the exemption ends.
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Board of Adjustment
Anna Gonzales
South Alleghancy
Gonzales
W. H. Martin
Arti Lish
Lish
Poo
Bill Gaskin
Joe Connally
Ted White
Keith Bailey
Odessa man injured in motorcycle crash at Kermit Highway
W. E. Moore, 27, of 3905 Merrill, treated and released at Medical Center Hospital for leg injuries after a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon at the Kermit Highway and Loop 338. Contusions to his left leg were reported by hospital officials.
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W. E. Moore
Merrill
Medical Center Hospital
Moore
Kermit Highway
Odessa American subscription and service details
The Odessa American lists subscription rates and delivery zones in Odessa, Ector County. It mentions home delivery pricing, various zones, and contact numbers for readers seeking arrangements or information.
Odessa Christmas lighting contest winners named and places
Odessa residents were awarded in the annual Christmas lighting contest. First prize included outside electric lighting systems. second prize appliances. Winners span religious contemporary and old fashioned divisions with honorable mentions to several residents. The event was sponsored by the Beautify Odessa Association and the Odessa Contemporary Garden Club.
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Odessa
Randy Mason
Walnut
Bill Gable
North Muskingum
Joe Woods
West
William A. Young
Rosewood
A. A. Townsend
Curtis G. Winn
Redbud
Richard V. Town
Byron
L. M. Steen
East Crescent
James A. Goodner
Dawn
Paace
Jack Holley
L. E. Pirtle
Bonham
Ernest Stevenson
South Jackson
A. B. Starritt
Blossom Lane
W. A. Clepper
Kay
Leona Wimberly
North Century
R. E. Franklin
Dallas
W. A. Young
W. E. Allred
North Kelly
J. F. Branecky
West 18Th
Beautify Odessa Association
Odessa Contemporary Garden Club
Wage Boardrows Over Aerospace Raises in Pause
The Pay Board debates challenging wage agreements from August to November 14. A business bloc seeks blanket challenges to new raises, while a labor member questions such broad actions. The marathon session delayed deciding on 12 percent aerospace raises affecting about 300,000 workers and confirmed back pay for the Oct. 1 raise for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.
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Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
County Court and District Court Folders From Midland Records
Marriage licenses issued list Charles Ray mond Evans with Carolyn Maree McCain and others. Civil and criminal cases filed include Gray Manufacturing Co. Inc. vs. Dulles Garage and aggravated assaults. Medical Center Hospital records show admissions and discharges with a long list of names. Birth announcements and traffic accidents provide detailed names, addresses, and vehicle notes.
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Charles Raymond Evans
Carolyn Maree McCain
Bruce Thomas Wadsworth
Brenda Marie Gohmert
Richard Andrew Whiddon
Deborah Sue Justice
Mark William Dennis
Sally Jean New
Bennie George Andrews
Rhonda Kay Jones
Jimmy Dean Alsip
Alice Christine Black
Sidney Donald Gilbreath Jr
Jackie LaVerne Busheng
Dave Lester Criddie
Autzte Ann Williams
Colton Co
Service Drug of Midland
Gray Manufacturing Co. Inc
Dulles Garage
Sammy Lujan
Robert Lujan Sherman
Jimmy Ray Shakespeare
Johnny 0. Lena
Cub Scout Pack 254 Yule Program At Ireland Elementary
Cub Pack 254 sponsored by Ireland Elementary held its Christmas program and inwards ceremony at the school. Dens acted out the Christmas story with the We belos singing carols and Mrs. Betty Henderson narrating. Awards included Dale Rand silver arrow, David Evans one year pin, James Keller one year pin, Charles Nicholes Wolf badge and gold and silver arrow, Mark Benton gold arrow, Michael Spratten one year pin Wolf badge and gold arrow, Jimmy Sample one year pin, Lonnie Wharton one year pin, Scott Cline Bear badge, Mark Washburn gold arrow, and Kelli Billingsley Bobcat badge.
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Cub
Ireland Elementary
Webelos
Betty Henderson
Dale Rand
David Evans
James Keller
Charles Nicholes
Mark Benton
Michael Spratten
Jimmy Sample
Lonnie Wharton
Scott Cline
Mark Washburn
Kelli Billingsley
Boy Treated After Hair Peroxide Ingestion
Four year old James Scowden Jr son of James Scowden of 307 East 42nd was treated and released Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after his parents said he drank a quantity of hair peroxide.
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James Scowden
East 42Nd
Medical Center Hospital
Fourth Hopeful Enters County Commissioner Race in Ector
Montie Mead, a speech therapist for Ector County School System, is the fourth Democratic candidate for County Commissioner from Precinct 3. Mead, 906 West 15th, filed late Tuesday with Democratic Chairman Bob Watson, joining Charles Norman and Gary Dunda as Democrats seeking the post. Republican L. Vern Foreman will seek the GOP nomination, while incumbent Kellus Turner is not seeking reelection. Mead is a native of Ector County, educated at Odessa College and Texas Tech, with eight years in the school system and active in education and religious groups. He pledged to discuss issues with citizens and to protect tax money as county growth continues.
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Montie Mead
West 15Th
Ector County
Bob Watson
Mead
Charles R. Norman
North Washington
Gary Dunda
A Angus
L. Vern Foreman
West 25Th
Kellus Turner
Odessa
Odessa College
Texas Tech
Tech
West Texas State University
Texas State Teachers Association
West Texas Speech and Hearing Association
Belmont Baptist Church
Daughter in Oregon Trip Follows Divorce Filing
An FBI statement noted reporters could interview Mrs. Schultz after sedation at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station hospital where a pistol bullet shattered her hip. Her mother, Mrs. Charles Rathbun, said Mrs. Schultz left San Diego on December 3 for Oregon with son Michael and likely Royce Boland, amid a divorce from her husband. The reason for the other children’s presence was not explained.
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Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
FBI
Schultz
Charles Rathbun
San Diego
Oregon
Michael
Royce Boland
Odessa Woman Dies At Home Rites Pending
Mrs. Elsie E. Walker 87 of 4061 Candy Lane died today at noon after a two month illness. She was born in McMinn City to John W. Walker and moved from Bridgeport five years ago. Survivors include two sons a daughter fifteen grandchildren thirty nine great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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Elsie E. Walker
Candy Lane
McMinn City
John W. Walker
Walker
Odessa
Bridgeport
Methodist Church
Eastern Star
Morgan
Eldorado Springs
James Walker
West List
H. T. Barnes
Route 3
Hiram Smith
Candy
Joseph Shook Jr
Pueblo
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Midland
Frances Nettie Ford
Oaklawn Park Baptist Church
Resthaven Memorial Park
Newnie W. Ellis
Ford
Monticello
Ark
Charlie W. Ford
Magnolia
E. V. Shooke
North Little Rock
E. R. Eaves
Jacksonville, Ark
Louise Lammers
Little Rock
William Ernest Trumble
McCamey
McCamey’s
First Baptist Church
Bill
Fort Worth
Stanton
Dewitt (Dee
Hamilton Rogers
First United Methodist Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Big Spring
Terrell
Abilene
Fannie Arnett
R. K. Rogers
Jimmy Rogers
Sunray
Dick Rogers
Lorenzo
First Baptist
Mary Elmore Rankin
Ralls
Carter Funeral Home
Abernathy
Lorenzo High School Nation- Honor Society
Et. Miss Rankin
Crosbyton
Estacado
Becton
McAllen
Rockdale
John S. Rankin
Oscar Merle Fowler Seminole
Oscar Merle Fowler
Andrews
Avenue B Church of Christ
Seminole
Floydada
Andrews Nursing Home
Snyder
U.S. Department of Agriculture
San Angelo
Scurry County
A&m
West Texas State
Texas Tech
Snyder Masonic Lodge
Snyder Lions Club
Co-Op
Max L. Fowler
Beth Ray
Amarillo
W. S. Fowler
Oklahoma City
Lois C. Madison
Lois C. (Shorty) Madison
Nalley- Pickle Funeral Home
Trinity Memorial Park
Rising Star
Audrey Mae Franklin
Coahoma
Madison
Texas Barbers School
Martin County
Q. A. Madison
Gilbert Madison
Paul Madison
Dick Madison
Kermit
Louie Madison
Garland Harris
Joe W. Holley
Enterprise
Ala
Joe William Holley
Cecil L. Holley
Blossom Lane
Jeanne
Joe Holley
Longview
Waldeheim reflects on UN charter burden on secretary general
At a news conference Waldeheim quoted a birthday remark about the UN charter being a heavy present. He said carrying it would be hard but he will strive to handle it properly. He noted the secretary-general has wide powers under the charter to act through the Security Council and engage UN bodies.
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Marskjold
Sweden
Waldheim
Nooon Downtown Lions and civic meetings listing
Noon downtown rites noted for Inn of Golden West with Odessa Civitan and Sandhills American segments at Sands Restaurant. Evening Lions at 6 30 P M also at Sands Restaurant and Odessa Toastmistress Club scheduled for 7 30 P M in KOSA TV conference room 1211 North Whitaker.
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Lionote
Inn of Golden West
Odessa Civitan
Sands Restaurant
Sandhills American
Evening Lions
Odessa Toastmistress Club
Kosa TV
North Whitaker
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Evans
Pharmacy
SUEDE
W&m
Bank Americard
Board
Texas
Keith Street
Odesee
Texan
Odense
Price Board
District Court
Lester Rex Beam
Judy Diane Beam
Johnny Lee Gentry
Ruby Terry Gentry
Christian Rathole Service
Vigilant Insurance Co
Jessie Orona
the Home Indemnity Co
Industrial Accident Board
Eva Nell Carter
Lona J. Keathley
Dorothy J. Hales
Betty J. Lindley
Cathy L. Davis
Teresa E. Lawbaugh
Sonjia Jean Ayres
Bertha Terrell
Maudine Miles
Bufford Wagner
Maldon Barber
Alberto Mendoza
Lanny Palmer
Robert Stodghill
Narcisa Royo
Helen Thompson
Marc McDonald
Rebecca Keith
James Carothers
Margaret Mansmann
Jovaneli Mills
James Myrick
Teresa Lawbaugh
Marvin French
Willie French
Dempsey Blackwell
Raymond Redwine
Myrtle Johnson
Herman Scurlark
Garnie Desadier
Dan Burch
Stephanie Loyd
Mary Sullivan
Halifax
Christopher Hart
Keystone
West County
Raymond Dan Archer
Andrews Highway
Sammye Gail Tate
Spur
Laura Gipson Rogers
East 54Th
North
Grant
Nelda Lee Fiie
John
MacArthur
Jackie D. Hampton
Jane
Edward Eugene Stamps
West Second
Golder
Randall David Barnes
Monahans
Dora
Jones
Connie Joyce Hayter
Carrie E. Lewis
Bunch
Ronald Curtis Vaughn
Beckwood
County Road
Elred Ely Sanders
Douglas
Bobby Cart Lee
Stoner
Grandview
Robert Marvin Hinson
East Qist
Kaiie V. Milner
North Ameurgey
Red Cross
Deering Nursing Home
M. £. Huff
Dollie Howell
Bonnie Darnell
Hershel Sparks
Katie Aldredge
Laura Davis
Frances Nettie. Ford
Dewitt Hamilton Rogers
Mary E. Rankin
JOHN GILCHRIST _ LITTLETON
Colo
John R. Gilchrist
Air Force
Fitzsimons General Hospital
Gilchrist
Denver
Germany
U.N
Security Council
Idessa
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