Electra native Barker recounts WWII POW ordeal and return
Barker, a 19 year old B 24 tailgunner from Electra, was shot at near Vienna and captured by Hungarians after bailing from 22 000 feet. He endured hunger and a 600 mile march before liberation by the British, later reconnecting with Joe Greskamp of Indianapolis and resuming civilian life with a Texas education and a large family.
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Indianapolis
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Martinez Kept Quiet While Breaking Racial Barriers in Odessa
Crawford recalls Martinez as quiet and unassuming yet intelligent for breaking down city racial barriers in Odessa. Abalos notes Martinez led the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and was invited to the White House with other Hispanic leaders in 1967, a gesture for bipartisan support by President Lyndon Johnson.
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Ernest Martinez At A GLANCE
Ernest Martinez born April 10 1928 joined the Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1947. He moved to Odessa, helped found the Basin Lion's Club, became partner in Ben's Little Mexico in 1958, and served on Odessa City Council 1968 to 1972. He helped establish Pan American Ballroom and Pan American Golf Association in 1970. He is survived by wife Lorina and several children and stepchildren. Funeral services Monday at St Joseph's Odessa with interment Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Odessa
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Rose Hill Cemetery
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Midland unemployment rate dips to 3.7 percent in December
In December the Midland jobless rate fell from 4 percent to 3.7 percent. Taylor noted the jobs picture appears to have leveled off with the downturn easing and stabilization in the local labor market.
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Texas towns seek jobs as center distributes dollars
A Texas based effort aims dollars to Odessa Pecos and Pecos area dairy farms and a fast food processor amid pockets of high unemployment in Crane at 15.2 percent and Pecos at 15.6 percent according to Taylor with 5 unemployment tests noted.
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C Span Bus Promotes Civic Awareness Visits Odessa
The C-SPAN School Bus toured Odessa on Friday as part of a political awareness mission. Officials said the bus targets high school and college students newly eligible to vote, aiming to educate the next generation of voters.
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C-Span
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CSPAN
Odessa
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Genter
Abraham
Carrillo named to Texas Railroad Commission post
Appointee Carrillo, a former county judge with a University of Houston law degree, says he will serve the Texas Railroad Commission's term to the full and then seek six more years. He aims to learn the agency inside out, balance industry and public interests, enforce rules, and assess proposed regulations for practicality. He credits industry input and vows to avoid rash actions as he engages West Texas producers and rivals in the selection process.
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Texas Two Step 3 5 9 26 Jackpot and Prize
The item lists numbers 3 5 9 26 percent and a jackpot of 200000 dollars, indicating a lottery or drawing note. No clear event date or organization is specified. The fragmented text points to a prize amount and odds marker without full context.
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Odessa American newspaper contact details and office hours
The Odessa American lists publication information including address 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX, postal details, and how to reach the newsroom with local and out-of-town phone numbers for subscriptions and missing papers. It provides hours of operation and emergency contact lines for readers.
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Odessa American
Former Bob Craft sues over Jackass defamation claim
Montana man Bob Craft filed a November defamation suit against MTV Jackass show and film producers. He says his name change to Jack Ass years ago was a campaign against drunk driving and seeks at least 10 million dollars in damages citing harm to his reputation.
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