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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1981
Page
2
Highs today near 65 in the Permian Basin with a 30 degree low tonight. Sunday's highs near 59 with northeasterly winds tonight. Extended outlook through Monday mostly fair with mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights across North and West Texas and the Big Bend.
Death notices for Mary Ruth Suber in Henderson with funeral at Sardis Baptist Church and burial at Duncan Cemetery. Stephen E. Helston of Odessa died from a gunshot wound and services are at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with burial in Odessa Cemetery. Raymond Clarkson Hill of Kermit, a Mobile Oil retiree, died at home. funeral at Cooper Funeral Chapel with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Survivors listed for Suber, Helston, and Hill include spouses, parents, siblings, and children. Arrangements handled by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home and Cooper Funeral Chapel.
Obituary notices record Jimmie Menchew of Denver City who died after a sudden illness and are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Denver City Cemetery. Also listed are Emma Geurin of Stanton and Kate Saylor Rodricks of Odessa, plus Marvin Clement of Grand Prairie and Ray Caldwell of Sanderson, with service times, burial details, and survivors.
Odessa official Willie Hammond, a 40 year old county commissioner, admitted he lied to a police officer by using the name Rush Johnson when reporting an assault on New Year’s Day. The incident began after an ER patient, identifying as Rush Johnson, arrived with a deep arm cut. Police continue an investigation into Hammond’s actions, with no charges announced.
Tehran Radio lauds quick U S reaction while calling Reagan a political cowboy Washington says Iran must resolve hostage crisis by Jan 16 to move assets before Carter leaves office Officials cite a $24 billion financial guarantee demand and unresolved battles between Rajai and Bani Sadr Khomeini favored release before the Gulf War but Rajai stands firm Bani Sadr blames failures on lack of counter offensive against Iraq
Youth horse show opens the Sand Hills Hereford and Quarter Horse Show at Ector County Coliseum with about 150 entries in the registered division and 686 professionals and barrel racers entering the rodeo events. Show runs through next Saturday. rodeo performances begin at 8 p.m. nightly. Local chairs include Bill Mitchell and Chris Scharbauer with a Midland roster of committee members.
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