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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1983

Page

15

El Paso urged to drop water rights lawsuit

A southern New Mexico group ran ads and a radio campaign in El Paso asking city officials to drop the federal case over New Mexico water exports. The effort cites $1.4 million spent and urges administrative hearings under new state laws to secure local water supplies.

el Paso Las Cruces N.M New Mexico Concerned Citizens For New Mexico Water Resources Peggy Bullock Bullock Your Public Service Board 10Th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Steve Reynolds

Father notes hope as son and grandson survive five day crash

Gus Mink of Preston Idaho recalls hope after his son Tony Mink 36 and grandson Brian 14 survived five days in a snowbound wreck in northern New Mexico. Rescued by helicopter near the plane, they were in fair condition at Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque with exposure and shock, Tony with chest and head injuries.

Albuquerque N.M Gus Mink New Mexico Tony Mink Brian Presbyterian Hospital Mink Preston Idaho Charlene Ray Piper Lynn Valletta

Medicare sign up begins in January for unpensioned

Eligible Medicare recipients who have failed to enroll or dropped coverage may sign up during a three month period beginning Jan 3, a Social Security Administration spokeswoman said Tuesday. The general enrollment period runs through March 30, 1984, and those enrolling may pay a higher premium. Beginning Jan 1 the monthly premium rises from 12.20 to 14.60. Bring birth certificate and Social Security number to enroll. if birth record is unavailable, alternative documents may be used.

Medicare Social Security Administration Terry Herrington Herrington

Odessa Woman Reports Beating at Southside Home

An Odessa woman, Linda D. Baiza, told police she was hit and kicked repeatedly at a friend’s residence in the 1400 block of South Sam Houston Avenue. The assault occurred around 1:20 PM on Wednesday. She sustained bruises not requiring hospital treatment. The assailant, described as a Hispanic man in his early 20s, threatened to kill her. No arrests were reported by 11 AM.

Odessa Linda D. Baiza Sam Houston Avenue Baiza

Man charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child

Crane County deputies report 26 year old Lloyd James Chatham jailed on a first degree felony for oral sex with a 7 year old boy. He was arrested and arraigned on the charge with bond set at 25000. The alleged incident was reported by the boy’s mother who said they had been living with Chatham.

CRANE Crane County Crane County Sheriff’s Department Duane Collier Lloyd James Chatham Mildred Chandler Collier Chatham

Candidates Consider Races for Odessa County Offices

Campaign Garrison 32 says county attorney seat would be a good career move. Wilson earned a Baylor law degree in 1981. Godwin says he may seek 161st Judicial District Judge seat. McKim not seeking reelection. Precinct 1 Commissioner Childers plans reelection. Callendar undecided after treasurer filing. Jimmy Riffe plans to run for constable. Tryon Lewis will decide soon whether to run, citing strict filing laws.

McKim Wilson Garrison Godwin Twin Oaks Circle David Childers Jimmy Riffe 51St St Tryon D. Lewis Dotsy Ave

Nonprofit workers weigh Social Security enrollment in Odessa area

Odessa area churches and a day nursery debate joining Social Security as non profits. Norma Castro fears a $60 monthly loss, Pat Jones cites a $6,000 yearly nursery cost, and ministers weigh IRS rules and potential payroll impacts. The IRS urges compliance and offers a help line.

Norma Castro Odessa Day Nursery Pat Jones

Robbery at Texas Auto Parts leaves dealer short cash

Burt Wayne Cooke, 53, manager of Texas Auto Parts near downtown, was robbed in the parking lot about 8:45 a.m. A black man in his 20s, 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a cap, grabbed a metal box containing $1,463 in cash and $480 in payroll checks, took Cooke's glasses and keys, and fled south after threatening to shoot.

Burt Wayne Cooke 39Th St Texas Auto Parts Texas Ave Cooke

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