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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1981

Page

2

Pleasant weather in Permian Basin with unseasonable warmth

National Weather Service forecasts mid 70s highs in the Permian Basin on Wednesday and mid 60s on Thursday with south to southwest winds. Fog along the Texas coast reduces visibility prompting travel advisories. Forecasts call for clear skies statewide later, with warm temps and varying winds across regions.

Permian National Weather Service Midland Regional Air Terminal Texas Houston Brownsville Midland Regional West Texas Port Arthur Port O'Connor

Reagan decontrol sparks debate on oil prices and supplies

The immediate oil decontrol move triggers mixed forecasts from officials and analysts. Some say prices may jump modestly while curbing foreign dependence, others warn of windfall profits for oil companies and higher consumer costs. Critics pledge to block the action, arguing it compounds the deficit and harms shoppers.

Edwards America Reagan Cilies Administration U.S OPEC David Stockman

Decontrol Seen as Boost to Oil Market Competition

Dr. Davis of Getty Oil in Odessa backs decontrol stating government is consumer oriented and harms private business. He argues lifting controls will create a more competitive market, possibly keeping prices steady or lower after an initial rise. Dillard says decontrol may raise prices briefly but then competition lowers them in time.

Dillard DR. Davis Getty Oi Co Odessa Getty America Lena L. Howell Nabors Lane Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Lampasas Grace Baptist Church Joseph Clarence Elder Price Howell

Odessan held in robbery by county warrant in Canton

Archie Glascow, 48, of 2714 Santa Monica, was arrested on a Van Zandt County aggravated robbery warrant for a June 21 1980 Canton crime. Two men posing as Treasury agents robbed a Canton couple, gagged them, and stole a coin collection diamonds and firearms before fleeing in the couple’s car.

Odessa van Zandt County Canton U.S. Department of Treasury Archie Glascow Santa Monica Otis Moore Sheriff's Department Glasgow Treasury Department

Shooting mishap proves fatal in Texas and Louisiana

A fatal shooting accident near Fort Stockton Texas involving a German national snake hunter was reported by Sheriff Larry Gibbs. The man died from a neck wound alleged to be from a close range shotgun shot during a snakeskilling incident. Five dead snakes and a shotgun were found at the scene.

Fort Stockton Feces Larry Gibbs Cayanosa Gibbs

Death notices from Odessa and surrounding areas

Obituary summaries for Betty Shipman Irene VanStory Victor Martinez and others across Big Spring Brownfield Amarillo and Odessa. Includes birthdates death dates and burial details with funeral home directions and listed survivors.

Big Spring Betty Lee Shipman Jim Brewer Odessa Nalley- Pickle Tohoka Brownfield Irene VanStory Lubbock Derry VanStory Brownfield Calvary Baptist Church Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Home Montgomery Co Miss

Marriage Licenses and District Court Actions

Eames and COUNTY Court issued marriage licenses for Jesus Walter and Lillie Francis Sneed Cipriano Fiotte and Victoria Vasquez Leroy Wayne Carey and Carla Jean Youngbicoc Osorico Carranza Salinas and Amparo Santiestepan Clay Henderson Mul ano Bernie Clygene Wilson Hervey Salazar and Elizabeth Hinovosa District Court heard numerous divorce suits including Carl Lynn Harmonson vs Kirk Allen Harmonson Herbert Lee Paul vs Diana Lynn Paul Jerry Renee Hodges v Nelson Edgar Hodges Garry E Stringer vs Patricia D Stringer Rachel Barnes Karia Villanueva Larry Webb Joan Pyle and other parties Births listed Jan 27 Mr and Mrs Sam Villanueva a daughter Discharged patients Jan 27 see R Waldrop Lynda Nance Rita Luckie Travis Rutledge Glen W Sims Frances Barnett Rose Mary Lile Ricky Deathrage Virginia Browder Women s and Children s Hospital births include Mr and Mrs Leroy Patton a son and other listed families.

Marrige Jesus Walter Lillie Francis Sneed Cipriano Fiotte Victoria Vasquez Leroy Wayne Carey Ang Carla Jean Youngbicoc Osorico Carranza Salinas Amparo Santiestepan Clay Henderson Mul Ano Bernie Clygene Wilson Hervey Salazar Elizabeth Hinovosa District Court GHW Camilo Cerda Gloria Cerda Carl Lynn Harmonson Kirk Allen Harmonson Herbert Lee Paul Diana Lynn Paul Jerry Renee Hodges Nelson Edgar Hodges Garry E. Stringer Patricia D. Stringer R. Waldrop Lynda Nance Rita Luckie Travis Rutledge Glen W. Sims Frances Barnett Rose Mary Lile Ricky Deathrage Virginia Browder Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Odessa Club Schedule A Day Of Community Meetings

A local line up lists a busy day of gatherings across Odessa with groups including Kiwanis Club at Hospitality Lodge, Odessa Seratoma Club at Inn of the Golden West, Senior Citizens Center meetings of the American Association of Retired Persons and Sing Along sessions, and Noon events for Chaparral Toastmasters Odessa Jaycees West Side Optimist Club, plus evening dances and pot lucks at the Senior Citizens Center.

Kiwanis Club of Odessa Odessa Seratoma Club Inn of the Golden West Senior Citizens Center American Association of Retired Persons Chapparral Toastmasters Sands Motel Odessa Jaycees West Side Optimist Club Senior Citizen Center

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