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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1978

Page

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Trull faces forgery charge in Tyler case

Don Trull, known for impersonating Estes and accusing others of a conspiracy, was indicted by a Smith County grand jury for passing a forged check at a Tyler motel in January. He previously faced kidnapping charges and claimed he was bilked by Billie Sol Estes.

Tyler Texas Don Trull Smith County Abilene Trull Billie Sol Estes Estes Billy Pyron Mississippi Pyron

Economic growth and inflation projections amid tax cut effects

The May to December jobless rate trend is discussed with a 7.2 percent forecast risking the worst inflation since 1974 when prices rose 12.2 percent. Schultze notes growth near 4 percent is needed to improve jobs while inflation stays higher than expected. The Budget Office says California’s Prop 13 tax rollback could reduce national living costs by 1979 to 1980, lowering the CPI by about 0.2 to 0.4 points, with May’s CPI at 193.3 and a $19.33 goods basket.

Schultze Robert N. Giaimo D-Conn House Budget Committee Budget Office

Leaders urged end to fighting amid Lebanese conflict

President Carter called for an end to the fighting in Lebanon, saying it adds to hate and suffering after years of tragedy. In Jerusalem, Eliahu ben Elissar pledged Israel’s commitment to protect Christians, while Begin warned that a Christian massacre shows risks if Israel withdraws from occupied lands. Israel’s intelligence chief cited Syrian force buildup near East Beirut and possible border shifts if Syria dominates Lebanon. Syrian troops remain central to the Arab peacekeeping effort in the civil war's aftermath.

Carter Lebanon Jerusalem Eliahu Ben Elissar Menachem Begin Israel Begin

Gaines County beauty contestant vies in Miss Texas pageant

Charla Kay Scott, Miss Gaines County, a Seminole High School May graduate, competes in the Miss Texas Pageant in Fort Worth after winning the Miss Gaines County title. She sang in talent and discusses education at Wayland College, plans for a clothing shop, and career aims while remaining engaged in local church activities.

Fort Worth Miss Kilgore Diane Clarisa Ann Fisher West Texas Charla Kay Scott Gaines County Seminole High School Seminole Miss Scott Wayland College Scott Future Teachers of America First Baptist Church

No relief in sight for Basin's hot spell

The National Weather Service at Midland reports ongoing heat with partly cloudy skies through Saturday. Highs in the upper 90s, lows in the mid 70s, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph lowering tonight. A five day pattern continues with record highs possible, thunderstorm activity in western and southern Texas Panhandle.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

Summer Heat Outlook From Midland NWS Forecast

Partly cloudy and hot afternoons through Saturday with southerly winds 10 to 18 mph today diminishing to 5 to 10 mph tonight. Highs near 98, overnight lows around 69 to 75. Yesterday's high 97. Precipitation year to date 4.18 inches. Sunset 8:58 p.m. Rise 6:49 a.m. Saturday.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

Two short courses offered by college

Odessa College's Adult and Continuing Education department offers two non credit courses starting next week. A beginners sewing class runs 9 to 12 Monday to Thursday in Travis Hall with guidance on patterns fabrics and sewing equipment. A jeans making course is offered in two sessions July 13 or July 15 with material selection pattern making and construction guidance.

Odessa College Pete Petersen Travis Hall Billie Duncan

Odessa College awards lab technology degrees to 10 graduates

Ten students in the medical laboratory technology program at Odessa College completed 22 months of training and were honored at OC ceremonies. Nine earned an associate in applied science. others received associate of science degrees. Graduates include Teresa Anderson and Rhonda Arnold of Odessa, with Frances Collins and Audra Pietruszka of Midland, Alice Scott of Crane, and Betty McCrary of Goldsmith. Vidal Ramos of Odessa earned an associate of science. Mildred Heinrich of Houston delivered the address as keynote, with Collins receiving the Clinical Instructor's Award and Pietruszka the Scientific Products Award for Academic Excellence.

Odessa College Teresa Anne Anderson Rhonda Lois Arnold Donna Kaylene Dickinson Kerrie Sue Vaughan Paula Weaver Odessa Frances Irene Collins Audra Doris Pietruszka Midland Alice Jan Scott Crane Betty Diana McCrary Goldsmith Vidal Granado Ramos Mildred Joyce Heinrich Houston Texas Society of Medical Technologists Collins Pietruszka

Multiple Died in Texas and NM Area Obituaries

Obituaries from Lovington Roswell Rising Star Ozona Tahoka Big Spring report deaths of Katie Beverly Mabel Rolston Mable Sweeten Robert Cloe Juan Heredia with service times burial venues and family survivors across Lovington Rising Star Ozona Tahoka Big Spring Texas New Mexico locations and dates not fully listed. Survivors include children siblings grandchildren and spouses.

Lovington Katie L. Beverly N.M First United Methodist Church Lovington Cemetery Smith-Rogers Funeral Beverly Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Roswell Smithville Tenn Elida James P. Beverly Dalhart Order of the Eastern Star American Legion Auxiliary Open Range Cowboy's Association Bettie Lou Cheney Bennie Durham Lubbock Rising Star Mabel Rolston Higginbotham Funeral Home Rolston Austin Eastland County George W. Rolston Rising Star United Methodist Church Glenn Rolston San Antonio Ruby Rhea Wells Bakersfield Calif Ann Beth Townley Kermit Margaret Speed Ranger Georgia Rolston Lee Byrd Ozona Atha Mable) Littlepage Sweeten First Baptist Church Sheppard Funeral Home Sweeten Brad Jesse Lee Sweeten Weatherford Big Spring Juan Heredia Knott and Lenora Albert Heredia Ismal Rodriguez Midland Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mount Olive Memorial Park Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home Heredia Mexico Alta Rodriguez

Obituary Fragments From West Texas Notices

Multiple funeral notices from Marfa, Cross Plains, Andrews, Midland and surrounding areas. Includes Elíseo Ordoñez, Thomas Burks, Jimmy Osterhout, Oliver Jacobsen Jr., Flora Rose, with details on birthplaces, military service, survivors, and burial plans.

Four Odessa students earn operating room tech degrees

Four Odessa students completed the 10/2 month operating room technology program at OC and were honored at graduation. Mary Flowers and Consuelo Zarauskas of Odessa, Twyla Rae Barbee of Pecos, and Debra Lynn Long of Hobbs New Mexico are recognized for roles as surgical technicians under an OR supervisor.

Odessa Mary Flowers Consuelo Zarauskas Twyla Rae Barbee Pecos Debra Lynn Long Hobbs N.M

Odessa College to start second summer session

Odessa College will begin the second summer term on Monday with registration for 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1 to 4 pm, or 5:30 to 8:30 pm on the second floor of the Student Union Building. The first session ends today with finals for over 1,250 students. Classes run Tuesday through August 16 across a range of programs including art, business, sciences, engineering, health tech and trades. Summer classes meet Monday through Thursday.

Odessa College

Tomorrow's screenings at Permian Playhouse in Odessa

At Permian Playhouse Odessa showings begin at 10 A.M. with The Cowboy and the Lady featuring Gary Cooper and a Dick Tracy serial. A 2:30 P.M. screening presents Winnie the Pooh for local audiences.

Permian Playhouse

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