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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1982

Page

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County makes offers to property owners before condemnation

The county has issued offers to property owners ahead of condemnation proceedings. Details and timeline are discussed in the full story on Page IC.

Champ Odessan Charlie Hostetter wins Texas Heavyweight title

Odessa athlete Charlie Hostetter captured the Texas Heavyweight Championship in a dominant performance. The event, highlighted on Page 1B, showcased Hostetter's superior reach and strength as he defeated his challenger to claim the state title.

Charlie Hostetter Texas

Judge to Step Down in Sharp Capital Murder Case

West Texas Judge James Clack will remove himself from the capital murder case of Michael Eugene Sharp and seek a new trial location outside the Kermit Odessa Lubbock San Angelo Midland area. Sharp, 28, is charged with abducting and killing Brenda Broadway and her 8-year-old daughter Christi Elms after a car wash incident.

West Texas Michael Eugene Sharp Kermit James Clack Sharp Odessa Brenda Kay Broadway Christi Michelle Elms Texas Lubbock San Angelo Midland Clack Nolan County Sweetwater Broadway Winkler Selena Kay Elms Elms Kermit Vfw Post Selena Elms

Tax bill grants relief to nuns and grease payments

The Senate passed a 98.5 billion tax bill with broad tax hikes and limited relief. It excludes many taxpayers while offering exemptions to Daughters of Charity nuns at a Louisiana leprosy hospital and allows limited deductions for grease payments to speed foreign officials. It also aids veterans groups, American Motors, and Olympic athletes with narrow provisions as the House weighs the measure ahead of an election year.

Washington Daughters of Charity U.S Senate Congress Louisiana Gary Hart D-Coro Senate Finance Committee John Chafee R-B.i American Motors Corp American Alliance Automobile Renault Jefferson County Colo Social Security Internal Revenue Service House Ways and Means

Army revives war dance at Fort Lewis to spark fighting spirit

A platoon from C Company of the 39th Infantry's 2nd Battalion performs a 21 step war dance along the Nisqually River to boost combat readiness. Retired officer Johnny Kai says the ritual creates “combat chemistry,” energizing troops in crucial moments. Some soldiers mock the routine, while others see it as a needed break from monotony.

Fort Lewis Wash C Company Johnny Kai Green Beret Kai Army Donny Davis Danville, Ill 39Th Infantry Nisqually River Robert Simmons Bill Rice

Odessa mayor demands HUD probe of housing authority

Odessa Mayor Bob Bryant calls for an immediate investigation by HUD into allegations against the city's Housing and Community Development Department. He cites the FBI Midland probe as inadequate, stating HUD inspector general should scrutinize the authority and its accusers.

Department of Housing and Urban Development Odessa Housing and Community Development Department FBI Midland Bob Bryant HUD City Housing and Community Development Department Bryant Inspector General

Murder risks haunt Highway 15 tourism beats

Associated Press reports on Mexico's Pacific coastal Highway 15 where bandits and murder mark a historic legend. Three American travelers were attacked recent times. two died and one vanished as U S officials weigh renewing a 1976 travel advisory. Mazatlan leaders defend tourism amid concerns.

Richard Boudreaux Associated Press Mexico U.S State Department Highway 15 Nogales Arizona Mexico City

Seven police officers face charges in professor's death

In San Ignacio, seven policemen including the police chief are charged with murdering missing University of Colorado Professor Nicholas Schrock and with robbery and assault. The case moves to evidence review. a body has not been found.

Culiacan Mexico San Ignacio University of Colorado Nicholas Schrock Sinaloa Jorge Chavez Castro Chavez Castro Schrock Guadalajara Schreck

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CRG Mrscope Dennis ST. Germaine 109Th District Christie Elms Winkler County HUD Investigate Housing Authority Sheila Welsh Jose H. Rice Mazatlan United States
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