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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1983
Page
17
Firefighters respond to a blaze at 5914 Fort Worth Ave. damaging a bedroom and hallway with heavy heat and smoke. The fire near a residence owned by Bruce Digby was reported around 1 a.m. and investigated by Odessa Fire Department Capt. R E Williams. cause remained undetermined as of 10 a.m. with no occupants inside.
Odessa police logged three thefts and a vehicle theft. Stewart Otoupal reported 3150 stolen from a bank deposit bag between July 2 and Tuesday at Anthony's 1623 West County Road. Douglas Adams reported a 1977 Suzuki worth 1700 stolen between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. Robert Lieck reported a $700 hammer drill stolen from 700 North Grant Avenue between 2 and 3 p.m. Wednesday. Ector Sheriff deputies logged an auto theft involving Carolyn Firebaugh, a 1973 Toyota pickup and engine parts stolen between July 2 and Wednesday from 6400 West Highway 80, value 1281.50.
The Texas Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled Burlene Jensen may claim part of the growth in value of her husband’s printing business, earned before their 1975 marriage but increased during their 1980 divorce case.
In Las Cruces officials including Agriculture Secretary Stephens and Attorney General Bardacke defend New Mexico’s water law as El Paso seeks to drill 326 wells in Dona Ana County. They warn the venture could drain water tables and threaten a $100 million farm economy, noting New Mexico’s stricter conservation stance and a 1983 law allowing exports under strict conditions. The case, now before the 10th Circuit, centers on water rights and interstate use.
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