Weather Brief: Cooler Saturday Ahead for Odessa Region
The National Weather Service in Midland forecasts cooler temperatures and cloudy skies for Saturday with highs near 50 and lows in the 30s. Friday will be fair with mid 50s, then partly cloudy Friday night. Fog reduced visibility in Andrews and Crane areas, with varying rainfall totals across Permian Basin towns and no airport cancellations reported.
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Doctor charged in shooting death of son in Houston
Dr. Franklin Tripp a 69 year old Houston osteopath faces murder charges after a family dispute over the Houston Oilers led to him shooting his 29 year old son Lon Franklin Tripp. Police say the argument followed firing of Bum Phillips and Earl Campbell contract demands.
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Wholesale price trends show mixed December 1979–January 1980 shifts
The Labor Department reports December gains in pepper processed foods and eggs while passenger cars hold steady amid a slump. Capital equipment rose 1 percent, raw material prices fell 1.3 percent, and gasoline and heating oil jumped. Finished foods rose 6.5 percent for 1980’s start, with nonfood energy prices moderating inflation.
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Detroit
Labor Department
Haig Defends Record Amid Turmoil in U S and Caribbean
Former Secretary of State nominee Haig urges calm amid turmoil notes Reagan pledge that state secretary leads foreign policy and security adviser handles press. He vows congressional consultation and reliance on longtime State Department staff to endure beyond administrations.
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Caribbean
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Haig
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Negotiations hinge as Algeria mediates hostage talks
In Algiers Christopher resumed talks with Iranian intermediaries as Algeria’s mediation gains influence. State Department said end result may help, while Carter in Plains, Georgia urged patience and prudence amid the 433rd day of captivity for the Tehran hostages.
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John Trattner
Washington
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Robbery at massage parlor and parking lot thefts reported
A My Buddy's Massage Parlor employee, Diane Dorsey, was robbed early Friday after leaving work, money from her blouse totaling 23 dollars taken as she fought the suspect who fled toward railroad tracks. Earlier, Odessa man John Henry Jones was assaulted in a South Dixie parking lot and had 200 dollars stolen from his wallet.
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2Nd Street
Odessa
South Dixie
John Henry Jones
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Monahans Freshman Wins All Around Horse Show Trophy
Keven McShane, a 14 year old Monahans High School freshman, won the all around performance trophy at the Sand Hills Hereford and Quarter Horse youth activities division. Riding her Quarter Horse gelding Billy Bid, she claimed top spots in trail horse, reining, western pleasure, western riding, and bridle path back, with thirds in pole bending, despite missing in halter, showmanship, and barrel racing.
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Sand Hills
Billy Bid
Keven McShane
Joe McShane
Monahans
Miss McShane
Recovery efforts begin for two killed in LeAKey Texas crash
Civil Air Patrol officials said recovery of two burned bodies from a single engine plane wreck in rugged hill country near LeAkey was delayed until daylight due to darkness and inaccessible terrain. The missing aircraft from La Junta Colorado was believed linked to Western Food Canning Co. in Hutchinson Kansas. pilot named as Charles Benscheidt.
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Colorado
Abilene
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Clarence Born
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Sheriff's Departments
Wichita Falls
del Rio
Western Food Canning Co
Hutchison, Kan
Benscheidt
George Benscheidt
The
Canning Company
Odessa College A Honor Roll list highlights 69 students
Odessa College recognizes 69 students on the fall A honor roll for maintaining a 4.0 GPA with a full 12+ hour load. The roster includes Charles Isaac Allen Tracee Valencia Bell Robert Lee Berlin Jeffery Wayne Bright and many others from Odessa and scattered cities such as El Paso Big Spring Andrews San Marcos Monahans Midland Clovis New Mexico Crane.
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Odessa College
Odessa
Charles Isaac Allen
Tracee Valencia Bell
Robert Lee Berlin
Jeffery Wayne Bright
Ronda M. Callendar
Larry Stan Cox
Michael H. Cox
Jean E. Cunningham
Mary Ann de Lao
Doris Elaine
Danny G. Winchester
Teresa Jean Womack
el Paso
Margaret A. Bachicha
Big Spring
Russell E. Devore
Andrews
JoAnn Fleming
Tye Ray Frisby
Janis Kay Payne
Suzanne Smith
San Marcos
Jay Dale Hiebert
Monahans
Pamela Lynn Miles
Mark Steven Pascal
Midland
Peggy Jane Ross
Clovis
Energy professor cited for work in energy and environment
Norman Witcher, Odessa College department chairman and professor of solar energy and refrigeration and air conditioning, is cited by the Texas Education Agency for contributions to energy and environmental education. Since 1974 he has advised OC on energy use and helped develop energy-saving programs.
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Odessa College
Texas Education Agency
Witcher
Energy and Environmental Education
Texas Advisory Committee On Energy and Environmental Education
Texas Educaton Agency
Odessa Woman Sentenced Four Years For Hot Check
Velma Davis, 46, of 2550 W Eigth St, pleaded guilty to writing a 297.02 check for clothing to Bertram Beth and Boudoir at 401 E 42nd St on Sept 29. The check bounced for insufficient funds. Judge Gene Ater sentenced her in 7th District Court with Atty Howard Hunt and Atty Bill Bowden prosecuting.
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Odessa
Velma Davis
W. Eigth St
Bertram Beth and Boudoir
42Nd St
Howard Hunt
7Th District
Gene Ater
Ector County
Bill Bowden
Death notices in Crane and Odessa regions
Eldon Robert Hutson 69 of Crane died in Big Spring VA Hospital. Services 3 p.m. Saturday at Richard Box Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Crane County Cemetery. Born September 17, 1911, married Leta Bangeman August 19 1965 in Rankin. Survived by wife two stepdaughters Stella Mae Pike and Henrietta Rawls. two stepsons Bobby Bangeman and Edward Bangeman. seven grandchildren. Matthew Maggiano 82 of Buffalo died Tuesday in Buffalo. Graveside services 9:45 a.m. at Spellino Funeral Home with burial in Buffalo. father of Eleanor Hanes and Jose Hanlon both Odessa. Albert Guy Duncan 81 Graveside 2 p.m. Saturday at Odessa Cemetery. Died Wednesday at a nursing home. Born February 12 1899 in Oklahoma. Lived in Odessa 20 years. Survived by two nieces Gloria Pitman and Reve Anna Tabor. two nephews James Wolf and Hayden Wolf.
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Eldon Robert
Bob” Hutson
Big Spring Veterans Administration Hospital
Richard Box
Crane County
Hutson
Bridgeport
Leta Bangeman
Rank
Stella Mae Pike
DeKalb, Ill
Henrietta Rawls
Fort Rooker
Ala
Bobby Bangeman
Odessa
F Edward Bangeman
Buffalo
N.Y
Matthew Maggiano
Eleanor Hanes
Jose Hanlon
Spellino
Albert Guy Duncan
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Oklahoma
Gloria Pitman
Reve Anna Tabor
Whitney
James Wolf
Houstin
Hayden Wolf
Pottsboro
Marriage Licenses and Divorce Filings In District Court
Marriage licenses issued include Aaron King with Debra Lynn Morris and several other couples. District Court sees multiple divorce suits filed among various parties. Births and hospital notices list newborns and parental details with several address lines. Discharges from hospitals name patients including Curtis Abernathy and Mario Rios. Additional birth notices appear for January 8 with several family names and addresses.
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Aaron King
Debra Lynn Morris
Dennis Whvnt Park
Ethel Jewel Dickens
Nicky Lee Moore
Mary Ruth Jackson
Charles Edwin Foshee
Shirley Ann East
Marvin Leyton Jennings
Vera Alise Massey
Joan Robert Johnson
Margaret Mary Campisi
Victor Drake Walker
Katie Francis Stevenson
Donnelly Shan Johnson
Telene Odette Bailey
Edward Sanchez Rodriguez
Rebecca Lynn Gonzales
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