Odessa American Regional Spelling Bee Opens Entry
West Texas elementary and junior high students from five counties may enter to compete for prizes and a trip to Washington, D.C. The Odessa American sponsors a May regional bee where the top speller earns an all expenses paid trip to the National Spelling Bee. Winners receive Encyclopaedia Britannica volumes and other dictionaries as prizes.
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Flood bribery case hinges on partial verdict in court
The trial of congressman Flood entered its third day with jurors directed to return a partial verdict on any count. Prosecutors claim a scheme from 1970 to 1976 involved conspiracy bribery and perjury, while Flood’s lawyers depict him as a frail victim framed by trusted but now convict perjurers. Key witness Stephen Elko testified to thousands in payoffs ordered by Flood. Others linked to the scheme include Rabbi Leib Pinter, Deryl Fleming, William Fred Peters, Robert Gennaro, and T Newell Wood, all facing or granted immunity in exchange for testimony.
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Washington
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Los Angeles
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Hazelton
Chinese pragmatist group leader Teng tours U S states
The four, led by Chiang Ching, were arrested in 1977 as Teng's pragmatist faction seized power. Huang’s statement marked a high Chinese official confirmation of their fate. Teng arrived in Houston after visits to Washington and Atlanta, toured a space shuttle simulator and rodeo, and met editors to discuss China aiding remnants of Pol Pot’s regime against Vietnam.
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Debate Over Test Tube Technique Faces Panel
An advisory panel weighing early human embryo research discusses risks and ethics as two test tube babies die in pregnancy and a Georgetown professor questions creating embryos to seek cures. Panelists, including Rev. McCormick, note safe transfer to the womb and ongoing research regardless of federal funding due to many infertile couples.
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Georgetown University
Brezhnev Trip Could Follow Teng Visit Ahead of Summit
Western diplomats see Teng’s trip as an appetizer to a Brezhnev visit, with SALT talks on Soviet behavior in Africa trade and human rights. A Soviet insider favors timing, noting Brezhnev wants a quick SALT deal, while Arbatov warns the U.S. mood could fade.
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Africa
Brezhnev
United States
Vandals strike cars and property across the city
Police investigate 12 of 15 vandalism incidents Saturday night as vehicles suffer tire cuts windows and paint damage. Notable cases include cars on East Second Andrews Highway and North Dotsy, with losses ranging from 50 to 305 dollars. A Buick showroom window and home windows were also hit by pellets and a bullet.
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Dublin
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North
Rain forecast shades Permian Basin after dry spell
The National Weather Service in Midland forecasts a 20 percent rain chance Sunday increasing to 40 percent Sunday night for the Permian Basin under cloudy, cooler conditions. Highs near 45, 30s overnight, 38 Monday afternoon, northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Forecast From Midland NWS
Cloudy and colder at Midland Regional Airport with a 20 percent rain chance rising to 40 percent tonight. Northeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph. High today 45, low tonight 30. High tomorrow 38. Yesterday’s high 54. Overnight low 39. Sun sets 5 58 p.m. Rises Monday at 7 50 a.m. Year to date precipitation unavailable.
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Two thefts under investigation in city this Saturday
Jewelry valued at 205 dollars was taken from Paula Vance at the Bamboo on West 10th after two women struck her. Separately, a Shamrock service Station cashier was diverted by a customer while another man stole unspecified cash from the register at East Eighth Street.
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Lincoln Apartments
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Death notices mark a busy Odessa area vigil
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with funerals and burials planned. Donald Howell aged 41 of Odessa site. Paula Tijerina 82 of Odessa. Richard Gaines 22 Colleg Station. James Green 64 Midland. Ruby Smith 72 Gatesville. Cherine Bennett 7 Nacogdoches. Truman Friday 54 Midland. Hugh Dutton Jr 48 Midland. Lena Sterner 60 San Benito. Leticia Fuentes infant Pecos. Includes birthplaces, relatives, churches, and service times.
Odessa Club Schedules Noon Kiwanis and Evening Toastmasters
Tomorrow in Odessa features a noon meeting of the Kiwanis Club at Inn of the Golden West and a 7 PM Wildcat Toastmasters session in the Faculty Lounge of the Student Union Building at Odessa College.
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