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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
2
A clothing manufacturing firm exploring Odessa for a new plant says a tentative decision is reached, pending one more factor. Gary Brown notes the firm has tested and interviewed prospects in the area during a recent work survey.
One Midland woman was killed and four others injured Friday on IH 20 six miles east of Ecorahoma while en route to a funeral. Mary Matilene Jackson 34 pronounced dead at the scene Rosa Mildred Tisdale 56 Beatrice Porch 70 and Lela Buchanan 69 were listed in serious to fair condition Leona Cottrell 39 in fair condition The crash occurred at 645 pm when a left rear tire blew the car ran off the road hit the median and rolled once Texas Highway Patrolman Jimmy Parks investigated
The firm seeks Odessa for a plant, citing the need for a larger qualified labor pool with about eight applicants per available position. It expects related industries to follow in West Texas, including petrochemicals and Texas Tech’s textile research center. Moving in equipment could begin around June 24 or 25 if a building is secured, with ongoing need for more workers to be tested. James H. Sherman, 37, of 809 86th, was treated for a hand injury at Medical Center Hospital after a drilling rig mishap.
A four day Texas Division IA I identification conference opens with a president’s reception at the Inn of the Golden West. G Ed Martinez of Houston police heads the event with talks from DA John Green and Atty Gen Austin aide Manning Clements.
Odessa police investigated an attempted breaking and entering at Leggett's Fabrics on Friday. The owner, L J Martin, reported Thursday that a screwdriver appeared to be used but nothing was missing at 1613 East 8th and 3215 Blossom Lane.
Rates outline livery by carrier at $2.50 per month in Odessa and Reta's Trading Zone and in All Other Zone. Motor route delivery in Ector County $2.80 per month. Mail rates set at $30 per year, $16 per six months, $8.50 per three months, and $3 per month. Single copy prices noted as 10 per copy daily and Saturday morning and 25.
A 30 year old Odessa man, Billy Wayne O'Donnell, pleaded guilty in Ma61st District Court to burglary and was placed on seven years probation in lieu of prison. The April 20 Sun Oil Co office break in at 3601 West 42nd was admitted with stipulation on balance of evidence. O'Donnell testified he had no prior felony convictions. represented by Charles Winston. state by Don E. Williams.
Harvey S. Firestone Jr., internationally known industrialist and son of Firestone Tire founder, died at his Akron home. He led the firm for 17 years, expanded globally, and served as president of the Firestone Foundation from 1948. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Jose Mendoza Benavides Jr. 19, an airman at Lowery AFB Colorado, was found dead in his quarters from hanging. Funeral pending. body arriving in Odessa. Survivors include his wife Christine Hernandez and two children. Burial at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Also noted: Janice Greenfield of Denver City funeral pending. several thefts under investigation in Odessa area.
Marriage licenses issued include Curtis Loftus Cooper Kay Stone Beets Garza Turnbow Linder Stevens Seefeld ones. Criminal case filed: Delao for driving while intoxicated. Divorces filed: Bagley vs Bagley. Civil cases filed include American Bank vs Solomon and Wilton Damages and contract suits. Multiple city accident damages involve pedestrians drivers and vehicles on Seventh Grant Chalmers East Fourth West Ninth MacArthur etc.
Parents Without Partners hosts a Tacky Party at 8 30 p m Saturday in the Clayton Manor Apartments Club Room at 2644 East 11th with 50 cent admission. A 3 p m Sunday family bicycle ride meets at the eastside parking lot near Nimitz Junior High. A Tuesday 7 30 to 9 30 p m family swim is at the Sands Motel 1401 East Second with 50 cent admission and a changing room.
The article details U S diplomat Kenneth Rush for the Iceland talks with France and Britain while Pompidou signals openness to a future NATO Europe summit. Nixon aims to steer money trade and defense negotiations within existing forums and seeks a staged approach toward a potential deputy ministers conference.
The Washington Post cites two Senate sources saying Cox warned Dash that failing to drop hearings could invite court action. Dash disputes the story as unauthentic and notes he believes the piece originated outside committee staff. Cox says he asked District Attorney Busch to delay a grand jury probe into a psychiatrist office burglary and indicates full cooperation between Los Angeles County inquiry and federal investigations.
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