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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1985
Page
10
Crime Stoppers released details of a November 22 1984 aggravated robbery at the Stop-N-Go at 900 S Big Spring Midland. About 1005 pm two black men entered the store one tall 6 1 slim and armed with a small silver pistol and the other stocky 5 7 mustached. They demanded cash from the register and a bag with several blank money orders.
About 15 money orders cashed across West Texas, Midland Police say. Crime Stoppers posts a $1,000 reward this week for information leading to arrests and indictments. Anonymous tips to Odessa 333-8477 or Midland 694-8477.
The City Council voted unanimously to spend 40,000 for a traffic signal at the Parkway Boulevard and Maple Avenue intersection near UTPB after a university official warned the area is dangerous and prone to near misses and minor accidents.
Greater Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce officials dedicated the Odessa Briefing Center a new film room with a produced 11 minute video Odessa The Heart of the Permian Basin. The Odessa Industrial Development Corp funded about 48000 dollars for production and furnishings while a 350 dollar monthly rent supports the briefing room. The initiative aims to attract new business by showcasing the city with computer animation and maps. the effort includes a print ad campaign and a direct mail push to 500 fast growing firms and major Texas companies.
Odessa police seek 24 year old Gilberto Rico Marquez in a murder warrant tied to a Sunday night fatal shooting of Nahum Flores 25 at La India Club. Brother Estaban Rico Marquez 27 faces murder charges. Elder Marquez arrested at 1300 Bluebonnet Ave and released on 25000 bond.
An Odessa man’s trial for attempted capital murder, set to start today, is postponed until February 5 because he is jailed in Austin on three counts of criminal negligent homicide from a Saturday morning crash that killed three people. He remains in Austin City Jail on a $6,000 bond.
The 39-year-old attorney and three district judges on the courthouse floor emphasize formality robes and court tone. Judge Tryon Lewis notes differing formalities yet all courts influence lawyers actions. Retired Judge R L McKim recalls robes adding binding effect and describes adapting rules for judicial economy.
McKim, a reformer, notes juror smoking in court. Judge Lewis says stepping out would waste time, while Connally notes lawyers adjust to the court. Ater adds jurors respect a judge’s position, not the person, in Ector County.
A 25 year old Odessan received treatment for a gunshot wound to his right leg and was released from Medical Center Hospital after an early morning incident. Kevin D. Vossler, of 2950 Pleasant Ave No 133, drove himself to the hospital around 3 am, stating an acquaintance shot him during an argument at 5310 Martin Ave. No charges had been filed as of early today.
Searchers recovered the body of 58 year old Lloyd Lauderdale from Lake Proctor where a Dallas hunter and two others were in a boat that capsized in high winds. A US Army Corps ranger said Lauderdale’s body was found at 12 42 p m Monday about 100 to 150 yards from shore near the PAR Country Club after about 45 minutes of dragging.
A Houston transplanted man in Ector County has AIDS diagnosed in December. Health officials say most West Texans have little to fear, with confidentiality protecting identity. Officials note few past cases, that the current patient is not hospitalized, and transmission risks are limited by screening and public awareness.
Fifth Judicial District Judge William Schneder on Monday dismissed the Lea County Taxpayers Association suit seeking to overturn the $8 million bond election results to build a coliseum. The ruling finds no allegation that improper precinct consolidation changed the outcome and notes the association may file a new complaint in a higher court within 30 days.
A 56 year old Midland woman Betty Jo Emfinger remained in critical condition at Medical Center Hospital after a two vehicle crash Monday night at the intersection of Texas 302 and FM 1936. Emfinger drove a 1972 Chevrolet pickup north on FM 1936 when she collided with a 1984 Jeep Suburban driven west on Texas 302 by Kimberly Ann Crawford 29 of Kermit who was treated and released.
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