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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1978
Page
1
The trial Saturday at Ector County Coliseum drew entrants from across Texas and several other states, showcasing broad participation and regional interest in the event.
The West Texas Kennel Club dog show at Ector County Coliseum drew hundreds across nine breeds and five obedience classes. Best of Show went to Shadow Eye's Mitty, owned by Lannis Kircus of Austin. sporting winner Guy'n Dolls Hello Dolly owned by Richard Leon and Jana Lynn Smith of Tulsa. Great Dane Von Keck's Calpurnius owned by Charlo and Becky Chenault of San Antonio won working group. Lakeland Terrier Dalesman of Renardier owned by J. Roy and Elaine T. Lee of Jordan Utah won Terrier group. Toy winner Robinhood's After Dark, a Pomeranian, owned by Jeanne K. Gribben and Carolyne Crockett of Houston. non-sporting winner Gensing's Lotta Class, a Lhasa Apso, owned by Tom C. Meador Jr. of Pasadena.
The National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport reports no surprises in store through Monday with highs near 100 degrees and morning lows around 70. Skies remain generally clear with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. a potential slight warming may come Sunday and Monday.
Forecast from the National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport calls for generally clear skies with hot afternoons through Monday. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph, high today 100, low tonight 70, high tomorrow 100, yesterday's high 98, overnight low 70, sunset 8 58 pm, sunrise 6 50 am Monday, year to date precipitation 4.18 inches.
Police investigation catalogs nine burglaries with loot including tool boxes and tools valued at 1150 dollars from three incidents, nine firearms from Sherman Imler Jr.’s home, a frozen chicken and rings from two residences, a radar detector and CB radio speaker from a car, and various items stolen from vehicles and rooms. Several entries note forced doors or unlocked access.
The Texas Department of Health will hold a public hearing in Odessa at city hall to seek reaction on proposed state regional boundaries and a municipal solid waste management program. Hearings at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. are part of six meetings nationwide with a final session in Austin on Aug 29 to present to the Board of Health and governor.
State Rep. John Hoestenbach of Odessa will take two aides to the Texas Legislature special session in Austin. Accompanying him are Willie Hammond, Democratic nominee for Precinct 4 Ector County Commissioner, and Dr. Don Nichols, Odessa College forensics director and speech professor. Governor Dolph Briscoe calls the session to craft a tax reduction program, with possible measures including restoring a higher inheritance tax exemption, reducing school property taxes, and mandated two thirds vote for tax bills.
Firemen extinguished two minor car fires on Saturday in Odessa. A 1974 car on North Tom Green suffered wiring damage from an electrical short, driver Sadie Perkins of 2817 Ranchland reported. A 1963 car at Teas Motor Co. lot near South Muskingum had minor under-hood damage from a carburetor backfire. Obituaries note graveside services for Sarah Louise Hoss and James Edwin Slim Smith, with details on birth, death, survivors, and funeral arrangements in Grandfalls and Pecos.
Pauline Williams 61 died Saturday at Ward County Memorial Hospital Monahans after a short illness. Services are 10 am Tuesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Kermit Cemetery. Born November 7 1916 in Duncan Oklahoma she moved from Midland to Kermit 25 years ago and was a Baptist. She married Clarence R Williams October 29 1938 in Duncan. Survivors include husband son Gene Williams Odessa two brothers Odell Spain Riddle Ore James Spain San Angelo a sister Peggy Poole Albuquerque NM Arrangements Cooper Funeral Home.
The article recalls the Congressional decision to spend ten thousand dollars for a statue of Baker who fell at Balls Bluff in 1861 and notes that the Capitol houses over a hundred paintings plus statues and busts. It highlights Washington portraits, 37 vice presidential busts, Coolidge in a niche, and Will Rogers among 92 state gifts. It also mentions Nixon and Johnson busts in storage by family request and Rogers’ legend near the House doors.
Texas Governor Briscoe, seeking a two thirds tax approval, named school finance changes among priority items for a formal session. He cited a 1977 special session package that cut local costs but few districts passed them to taxpayers, and floated a sales tax diversion plan tied to district property tax cuts.
The Italian figure founded the Socialist Party with roots against Fascists and Nazis, valued for openness to ideas. As Chamber of Deputies president he built a reputation for impartiality and calming heated debates. Former Premier Moro’s fate reshaped the race after his kidnapping and murder.
Central Bank sources say the yen may move toward 208 per dollar with the dollar stronger against the yen. They note Japan's trade surplus and currency dynamics, while predicting a calm money market for now and that overseas speculative activity slows in summer. The yen previously peaked at 263.15 to the dollar on July 12 last year before easing.
O'Donnell explains the nolo contendere plea as part of a six year federal probe into the airline group once owned by MEI Corp and later controlled by Jet Capital. Braniff denies violations and maintains a not guilty plea, resisting deregulation moves.
Police investigated a series of thefts at Odessa businesses and residences Saturday night. Losses included a 7 800 BTU air conditioner valued at 250 from Wager Auto Sales, four hubcaps worth 250 at Seventh Street Auto Sales, two dogs worth 100 at Fred Hutto Jr.’s home, flame arrester and spark plug wires 85 from Larry’s Auto & Boat Sales, a tire and wheel plus five lug nuts 85 from J L Auto Sales, a purse with 69 at Farr’s Family Center, two CB radio antennas 60 from Doyle Pitman’s car, a rear license plate from a Gale Holliman, and multiple bicycles stolen from several residents.
Ignacio G Herrera Jr. 57 of 305 Ellis dies after illness at Medical Center Hospital. Born March 10 1921 in Marfa he worked for Standard Sales Co since 1975. Survived by wife Josephia six sons Ignacio III Jose Miguel Francisco Pedro Ricardo all of Odessa five daughters Socorro Alicia Rosario Maria Rosa one sister Selia Gonzales Mexico and six grandchildren. Body lies in state at 306 Ellis Drive.
Tomorrow in Odessa multiple public meetings are planned. At 10 A.M. the Ector County Commissioner's Court convenes, followed by a noon gathering of the Odessa Kiwanis at Inn of the Golden West Coachroom. A 3 P.M. City drainage committee session meets at the emergency operations center City Hall. 7 P.M. events include Wildcat Toastmasters at Odessa College Composite Technology Building and Twylite Optimists at Bonanza Steakhouse. CAP Group XVI HQ and Squadrons meet at 7:30 P.M. at CAP Headquarters Building Schlemeyer Field.
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