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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1971

Page

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Nixon Scheel Brandt discuss Western alliance ties

U S officials led by Roger s reported that Washington will not negotiate troop cuts in Europe outside NATO unity with allies. Nixon and Brandt stressed consultation with allies on European security, SALT talks progressed with no fear of gaps, and Bonn signaled patience on U N membership and China contacts not before 1973.

Walter Scheel Nixon Brandt United States Soviet Union Rogers Europe Moscow Bonn Russia Ouur U.S U.N China

Tower Plans Visit To Area

U S Senator John G Tower launches a three day West Texas tour starting Monday at Midland Odessa Regional Air Terminal. He arrives by private plane from Austin at 10 30 am and holds a press conference at 10 40 am in the Highsky Resturant Highsky Room. He attends luncheons receptions and civic events in Odessa Monahans Fort Davis Alpine Ozona San Angelo and ends with a 3 pm reception in San Angelo. The trip is described as non political with Zach Fisher accompanying the senator. Odessai hosts include Mayor Jim Reese and County Commissioner Bill Elms along with Judge R L McKim.

U.S John G. Tower West Texas Midland-Odessa Tower Austin Odessa Jim Reese First National Bank Monahans Holiday Inn Pecos van Horn Marfa The Lions and Rotary Clubs Jess Davis Count Fort Davis Fort Davis National Historic Site Davis, Mountains State Park Alpine Chamber of Commerce Civic Club Crockett County Ozona Fort Concho Central National Bank San Angelo

Vandals Strike In Odessa Damaging Cars And House

Odessa police investigated three vandalism cases on Wednesday. Mrs. C. A. Welborn reported a window broken on the south side of her home at 1001 North Tom Green. Johnnie Nelson said a window was shot out of his car at 1404 South Alleghany while parked in his driveway. Jeanne Simpson reported her convertible top cut twice on West Fourth in the 200 block.

Odessa C. A. Welborn North Tom Green Johnnie Nelson South Alleghancy Jeanne Simpson Route 1 West Fourth

Weather shifts as warm front meets cold front in Texas

The National Weather Service forecasts a warm front from southern Louisiana to West Texas moving northward today as a Central Plains cold front arrives. Thunderstorms are possible where systems collide, with temperatures falling afterward. Fog and light drizzle persist in northern Texas, while the Coastal Plains see clearing skies and milder conditions. predawn temps ranged from the 60s in the south to 40s and 50s elsewhere.

Texas National Weather Service Louisiana Central Plains

Christie Issues Tough Challenge To Opponents

Senator Joe Christie of El Paso, seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, pledged to run a campaign on the highest plane as part of his 1972 New Year’s resolutions, stating such a standard would guide his public conduct and campaign actions.

Austin, Tex Joe Christie el Paso Christie Secretary of State Texas Hortex, Inc

Texas County Court and District Court Ledger

Marriage licenses issued include Raymond L Washburn and Nina L Sikes Arthur H Barnett Jr and Rhonda S Thornton Bradford D Webb and Vickie R Wiesen Joe R Barreraz and Guadalupe G Velasco Carl E Rogers and Kay C Chaffin Melvin D Renfro and Janice K Duff Jessie E Meir and Sondra J Johnson. District court records show divorces filed Maude C Beams v Joe B Beams Joy L McDonald v Alvin E McDonald dosha D Laughlin v Jerry P Laughlin Donald H Johnston v Lena M Johnston Astor L Plyler v Annie M Plyler Mary L Irvin v Gerald E Irvin Mary Ann Flores v Raymond S Flores. Medical Center Hospital lists many admitted on Dec 28 and discharged names, births and details. City traffic notes multiple accidents with injuries and damages, listing locations and involved persons.

Raymond Lee Washburn Nina Lois Sikes Arthur Homer Barnett Jr Rhonda Sue Thornton Bradford Duane Webb Vickie Rae Wiesen Joe Romero Barreraz Guadalupe Galindo Velasco Carl Edward Rogers Kay Marquita Chaffin Melvin Dale Renfro Janice Kay Duff Jessie Edd Meir Sondra Joy Johnson Orus Ray_ Livingston Denny Woods Billy Ray Triplett District Court Maude Clarke Beams Joe B. Beams Joy Laquita McDonald Alvin Edward McDonald Dosha Dee Laughlin Jerry Pat Laughlin Donald H. Johnston Lena Mae Johnston Astor Lee Plyler Annie M. Plyler Mary Lou Irvin Gerald E. Irvin Mary Ann Flores Raymond S. Flores Maria Pequerno Vaca Sybil Eula Rutherford Bobbie Moore Alton Lee Corley Rose McKinley Park Earl Hail Warthan Tenneco Oil Corp Murray Equipment Co Carolyn H. Blackburn Ray Leon Hillhouse Medical Center Hospital Hobart E. Carter Pamela J. Crouch Charles L. Menefee Mary F. Payne Sally Jean Medford Ray B. Debusk Helen C. Cook Maria Socorro Sanchez Lorina Ybarra Donna D. Wallace Irene Meekins Robert H. Biddy Larry S. Crawford Lee E. Wommack Cecil L. Ralstin Doris C. Kirby B. Carolyn Gregg Janice M. Barron Debbie K. Clements P. Wilcox Gail L. Campbell Leonard C. Dixon Juanita Faye Bell Mary K. Mosley Grandfalls Gullermo Sanchez East 36Th Bobby Ray Washington Jr Monterey North Texas Homer Davis South Grant Billy M. Kilgore Jr East 42Nd William A.triplett Kirkwood David B. Edwards West Sixth Andrews Highway Eva M Paris Yukon Rd Earnest L. Warner North Hancock Vicki L. Hummel North Milburn Vicki Hummel North Grant Melza V. Kelley Riggs Jr Evelyn B. Reeves Fort Stockton Dan C. Kelly West Th Dennis D. Salyards Melody Sa Samuel E. LeBaron St. Louis LeBaron

Fire Destroys Small Building in Odessa

Odessa Fire Department responded to four calls Tuesday including a blaze at a storage building owned by W. Owen at Avenue D and West 12th that destroyed the structure and contents. A separate car fire started by a light bulb in the trunk damaged the interior of J. L. Walraven’s car, and a trash container fire at 4240 Waverly damaged the metal box finish. A city trash box at 1108 Copus caused no damage. The first blaze origin was undetermined. the second appears to have been set.

Odessa Avenue D West 12Th W. Owen J. L. Walraven North Jackson

Police investigate two vandalism cases on West University

Detectives investigated Wednesday into two vandalism incidents. Sherry Paris’s auto at 612 West 31st had two tires cut, while Mrs. F L Johnston’s car at 9910 West University had broken headlights and a damaged radio antenna in the 300 block of West University.

Sherry Paris West F. L. Johnston West University

Muskie urges halt to bombing in Vietnam

Sen Edmund S Muskie called on President Nixon to stop the U S bombing of North Vietnam during a news conference at Sugarloaf Ski Area in Kingfield Maine. He characterized the policy as dangerous and futile and cited his status as a leading 1972 Democratic presidential hopeful.

Kingfield Maine Edmund S. Muskie Nixon U.S North Vietnam Vietnam Democrat Muskie Sugarloaf Ski Area

Italian Leader Takes Office

ROME AP Giovanni Leone, a Christian Democrat moderate, was sworn in as president of Italy today. In his inaugural address he praised the North Atlantic alliance as a valid instrument of peace.

Rome Giovanni Leone Italy Ihe North Atlantic Alliance

Odessa American Publication Notice and Rates

The Odessa American printed in Odessa Texas provides postal and publication details including mailing status The Act of March 187? and distribution areas. Subscription options list monthly and yearly rates for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County and other zones with per-copy charges for daily and Sunday editions.

Odessa Texas East Éth Street Texes Mentier Odessa American Ecter County

Pentagon says limited strikes to protect forces in Vietnam

Pentagon spokesman Jerry W. Friedheim described U S operations as limited duration strikes with geographic and target constraints. Officials said the actions aim to shield American forces while aiding Laotian Cambodian and South Vietnamese units against North Vietnamese advances. Heavy fighting continued near the Cambodian border with casualties and air support reported.

North Pentagon Jerry W. Friedheim Washington Johnson Friedheim USS Saigon Vietnam U.S Barthelemy Mu Gia Laos Cambodia South Vietnam Plain of Jars 1St Air Cavalry Division Phnom Penh Peam Chhork Tonle Sap

Burglary Report Across City With Several Break-Ins

Area lawmen investigated five break-ins Wednesday including a broken front window at 7-Eleven 1220 South Crane. The store loss included four cases of beer and about 20 packs of cigarettes. Other incidents include stolen gifts from Juan Martinez at 1207 Bluebarnet and a car break-in of Michael Powers at 721 North Lincoln with a tape player and eight tapes missing. James Sutherland reported a theft from a car at Seventh and Grant with credit cards license and a briefcase taken. Helen Stevenson found a pried front door at 707 South Lincoln but nothing missing.

South Crane Juan Martinez Bluebarnnet Michael W. Powers North Lincoln James Sutherland Midland Seventh and Grant Helen Stevenson South Lincoln

Six Charged With Gambling In Odessa Office

Six persons were charged in a justice court Wednesday with gambling in an Odessa business. Texas Ranger J. P. Lynch, from Midland, caught them Tuesday night playing cards on West Second Street. Two pleaded not guilty and posted $200 bonds. four pleaded guilty with three fined and one fined.

Justice of the Peace Court Odessa Texas J. P. Lynch Midland West Second Street Justice of the Peace Otis Moore

Jail hold for probation violation suspect Horton in Ector County

Joe Aaron Horton, 47, of 407 West Second, remained in the Ector County jail Wednesday after arrest on a probation violation charge. Horton was taken from his home at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday by sheriff's deputies and named in a Taylor County warrant. He is being held for Abilene sheriff's deputies.

Ector Joe Aaron Horton West Second Ector County Horton Taylor County Abilene

Local Sailor Stephen Narvar Dies In Accident

Rosary set for RT3 Stephen Jerome Narvar of Odessa read at Paul A. Rix Funeral Home Chapel. Mass at St. Mary's Church with full military honors in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Narvar, aboard USS Lexington, died after a Christmas morning crash on a Navy base in Pensacola. Born April 21 1951 in Las Cruces, he served since 1970 and held National Defense Service Medal. Survived by widow Katherine of Boulder, son Stephen, parents Steve and Mrs. Narvar, brother Robert, Patrick, and other relatives. Burial in Texas.

Stephen Jerome Narvar Odessa Wanda Heflin Monica Osborne Paul A. Rix St. Mary's Catholic Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Lexington U. S. Naval Hospital Pensacola Fla Narvar Navy Lubbock Las Cruces N.M Katherine

Odessan Handed Term In Prison

Robert Charles Moore age 18 of 330 West Olive had a five year probation revoked in 161st District Court. He previously pled guilty to attempted forgery and passing a $50 check at Sun Down Food Store on March 4 1970. The probation revocation cited failure to report to probation officers leaving Ector County without permission and filing a false statement. Odessa attorney Gordon Johnson represented Moore as Assistant District Attorney John Hoestenbach prosecuted. Moore testified and admitted probation violations.

Robert Charles Moore West Olive 161St District Court Moore Sundown South Grant Ector County Odessa Gordon Johnson John Hoestenbach

Seven thefts reported by city police detectives

City police detectives investigated seven thefts on Wednesday. An employee at Renfro Motor Co reported a 197 model car missing from Jet. Burglary items included a drill bit sander from Clyde Fewell’s truck. Sybil Petree reported a watch stolen from her refrigerator. Mrs. Glen Gore’s clothing was taken from a Quick-Clean Laundry dryer. Stolen bicycles listed by Tammy Presley, Mike Holbrook, and Charles Berry.

Renfro Motor Co East Eighth Clyde E. Fewell East Sybil Petree Glen Gore East 51St East County Road Tammy Presley South Sami Houston Mike Dean Holbrook North Washington Charles Berry Rosewood

Odesson Placed On Probation For Forgery Case

Cecil Dale Fisher, 32, of 3200 Eastover, pled guilty in 161st District Court to forgery and passing a $930 check. He received a three year probation after admitting he forged a check stolen from a bar acquaintance and cashed it at Permian Bank and Trust. Evidence was presented by stipulation. Assistant DA John Hoestenbach and defense attorney Roy Bell participated.

Cecil Dale Fisher Eastover Fisher Permian Bank and Trust

Suspect Freed On 2500 Bond In Aggravated Assault

Orus Ray Livingston, 24, of 5612 Glenda, released on 2500 bond after charges of aggravated assault on a police officer were filed in Ector County Court. He was accused of kicking Deputy Sheriff W J Nichols Monday night as Nichols investigated a disturbance near Livingston's home, after the officer had stopped in the 1900 block of North Tom Green.

Orus Ray Livingston Glenda Ector County Livingston W. J. Nichols Nichols North Tom Green

Two Odessans Hurt In Falls

Two Odessans were injured in falls Tuesday. Modetl Caswell, 52, remained in Medical Center Hospital in satisfactory condition after injuring her right shoulder on her front porch. Tony B. Parnell, 11, son of W. E. Parnell, broke his left wrist and was released after treatment in the emergency room.

Medical Center Hospital Modetl Caswell Tony B. Parnell W. E. Parnell West 23Rd

Weapons Count Suspect Freed

Billy Ray Triplett 41 of 1728 East 52nd was released on $1,500 bond after being charged in Ector County Court with carrying a prohibited weapon. Deputies stopped him Tuesday night for a traffic violation on Andrews Highway and found a .38 caliber pistol in the front seat of his car.

Billy Ray Triplett East Ector County Andrews Highway

Noon Meetings at Lions Inn of the Golden West Ballroom

Downtown Lions gather at the Inn of the Golden West Ballroom for a noon event. Odessa Civitan plans a noon meeting at the Sands Restaurant.

Downtown Lions Inn of the Golden West Odessa Civitan Sands Restaurant Sandhills

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