14 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1979
Page
1
Diane Buffington receives double attention from her valentines four-year-old Brian and two-year-old Sean as they celebrate St. Valentine’s Day by giving special gifts to loved ones. The scene captures a family moment of affection and holiday cheer.
Weather expert John Menzies notes unseasonably warm temperatures in the Permian Basin keep trees blooming early with highs in the mid 80s and winds 15 to 20 mph. He sees no real problems for agriculture, while stockmen gain forage moisture. locals consider moisture-based protection for budding plants. Across Texas, warm spell persists this week.
National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport predicts continued warmth with today reaching mid-80s and tonight in the mid-40s. Winds will be 15 to 20 mph today, easing to 10 to 15 mph tonight. Thursday will see upper 60s with the sun setting at 6 31 p.m. and Thursday rising at 7 31 a.m. Year to date precipitation stands at 34 inches.
Two youths described as 17 or 18 years old robbed a Odessa 7 Eleven Friday morning. They demanded money and claimed a weapon, but fled after the clerk, Elanor Mary Hopkins, refused. They escaped with a package of cigarettes. no weapon was seen. The incident occurred near Eighth and Harless.
A 16 year old was shot in the left arm by Odessa police during a 1 58 am chase that reached near 100 mph. Officers Cobb and Weddel fired as the youth tried to ram a patrol car at 42nd and Lakeside. The youth was treated at Medical Center Hospital and released. The incident remains under investigation with no fault found by the chief.
Death notices list J C Gay 75 of Midland with service in Sulphur Springs and burial in City Cemetery, survivor details. Roy M Craig 69 Stamford publisher noted for 50 years in Texas press. Eula Holder 89 Big Lake service at First United Methodist Church. Wilbur Holleman 63 Sacramento brother of Odessa residents. Noe Chavira Jurado 22 Crane cremation. Trinidad G Villa 29 Midland church service. Josh Perry Crawford 85 Rochelle veteran and farmer with extensive survivors.
The ambassador was seized by kidnappers who held a guest room at the Kabul Hotel. They communicated demands to authorities and warned of fatal harm within 10 minutes unless met, naming a man called Bahridden Baher as a demanded transfer.
Iran moves to improve oil production methods after nationalization. Rouhani pledges oil proceeds will fund education, agriculture, and medicine, not military hardware. Kabul and Washington react to regional upheaval as Afghan insurgents and Taraki government clash, while U.S. officials discuss Iran exports and Carter administration diplomacy.
Odessa City Council tabled awarding a group life and health ASO policy for two weeks, seeking an out of town consultant to compare bids. Staff favored Northwestern National Life for ASO, citing track record and local service potential, amid bids from EMS Administrative Services and Philadelphia Life. Budget allows 13,000 monthly for 623 employees.
County Court issued marriage licenses for Timothy Bryson and Connie Roberts, Donald Jackson and Micky Conley, Martin Jakubowski and Florence Guill, Charles Smith and Karla Lavender, Gerardo Solis and Rebeca Limonez. District Court filed divorce suits: Soles, Walker, Nichols, Morgan, Aleman, Thomas, Spurlock, Hillger.Medical Center Hospital reports numerous admissions and discharges on Feb. 13, plus two birth notices at Women’s and Children’s Hospital for a Midland girl and two boys named Bobby Gleason and Gerald Long with addresses listed.
A compact schedule lists events at 6 30 A M Kiwanis Odessa Hospitality Lodge at noon Grandview Lions Inn of the Golden West and 1 30 P M Board of Directors meeting Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Midland Regional Airport.
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