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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1990
Page
12
Williams launches a two day campaign through small towns attacking rival Ann Richards as liberal and out of touch with Texans. He defends the sodomy law and argues against parental notification on abortion while Richards supports limited abortion rights and privacy.
Jose Manuel Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 39, of New Orleans, told a federal court he held a flight attendant hostage and tried to hijack an America West jet to Cuba after a Houston takeoff, claiming prolonged cocaine use influenced his actions. He faces air piracy and assault charges with potential 20 years to life and a $500,000 fine if convicted.
ECISD plans to raise experienced teachers' salaries to match or exceed last year's levels for 1990 91 with an average 5 percent hike. A $103 million budget, up $4 million, faces cuts to reserves and potential tax roll adjustments. Trustees approved drug paraphernalia policy changes and a five year strategic plan process.
ECISD announces a new director of human resources with 28 years of service at the district overseeing hiring and firing for 3,023 employees. Gene Buinger says the appointee will start this month while Madison remains through the transition until retirement in November.
County officials consider legal limits after a June injunction by U S District Judge Lucius Bunton to block enforcement at a sexually oriented business. Christian Voting Bloc urges closing the club by February 28, fearing harm to area children. Henderson’s office plans a district court motion to revoke the license, while Crider notes her information will guide future actions.
Sedate notes some schools estimate low and suffer. It is better to err up than down. Cuts won’t affect the budget as adjustments were made for the audit. The auditor found miscalculation of state insurance premium eligibility. DC was close on figures. Midland and Howard faced no cuts, while Del Mar College faces over $500,000 in reductions. Senate urged clearer rules and better instructions to prevent auditing differences.
Justice of the peace Valles was booked at Odessa City Jail after a traffic stop on Murphy Avenue. Police said he wavered between lanes before release on a $500 bond. Valles previously defeated Rogelio Salcido in the March 13 Democratic primary with no Republican opponent in November.
Election officials reported that several candidates filed late final campaign reports with varying contributions and expenditures. Names include Armando Rodriguez, Robert Hollmann, Jack Edwards, J.B. Pressly, and Roy Eisner, with totals ranging from $50 to over $500 in contributions and multiple advertising and printing costs.
Reeves County deputies recovered the body of Woody Duncan, 32, from Red Bluff Reservoir after a boat accident that also involved Billy Long, 32. Witnesses said the trio was seen near Sandy Beach Sunday night as their boat circled and capsized, with Windsor escaping and guiding others to shore.
In Gatesville, Texas, McLennan Electric workers cut tree branches along Leon River Road leading to Mother Neff State Park after a temporary restraining order was approved Sunday night. Clay Davis protested, but the crew continued until officials arrived with the order. Sheriff Gerald Kitchens supported the stoppage attempt, while manager Ron Golden said the crew proceeded once alerted.
KOVC-FM 91.3 Odessa College public radio begins a four day pledge drive from 6 30 a m to 10 p m today. Midland Odessa community leaders and radio students host with guest hosts Mayor Lorraine Bonner KMID TV Mike Barker Kurt Kiser H Warren Gardner Roy Hart and Karen Haagensen. Premiums include Symphony tickets Summer Mummers coffee mugs Sounds Great T shirts and Lake Wobegon Days copies. Station aims to raise funds for next year but cannot predict totals. Call 335-6594 for information.
Obituaries for Robert Walker Ground of Paris 41 died July 10 in Paris with services at Emmanual Meré Church. Margaret Smith Hotchkin 88 of Odessa dies after illness. services in Andrews with burial in Andrews. Elizabeth Antley 62 of Tucson funeral today in Monahans. Ernesto Carrasco 45 of Pecos mass Thursday with arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. Survivors and birthplaces listed. memorials to cancer society or church.
Tommy Wayne Thomason 54 of Odessa died Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Dewayne Thomason officiating. He was born November 1, 1935 in Brownfield and married Winnie Dean Thomason November 1, 1982 in Odessa. Survivors include a son Tommy J. Thomason two stepsons four stepdaughters two brothers eight grandchildren six great grandchildren Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in charge.
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