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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1972

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Fights Leave Three Injured Over Weekend at Local Center

Three people were treated and released at Medical Center Hospital over the weekend after saying they were injured in fights. Donna Curry, 19, suffered a neck injury at 3:35 a.m. Monday. Claude L. Long, 37, had a head cut treated at 10:15 p.m. Sunday. Mary S. Garcia, 21, received a cut at 10:40 a.m. Sunday. No charges had been filed in any case as of Monday.

Medical Center Hospital Donna Curry West Claude L. Long West 19Th Mary S. Garcia North Atlans

Planning For Profit Seminar at Odessa College

The Chamber and University of Oklahoma's M L Powers will host a five day course from July 10 to 14 in Norman at Odessa College. Sessions run 8 am to 4 pm in the Composite Technology Building Seminar Room 107. Registration is 565 to improve planning, profit generation, and staff management.

M. L. Powers Business and Industrial Services Department University of Oklahoma Norman Odessa College Composite Technology Chamber of Commerce

Trial Begins For Viet Vet In Midland Murder Case

Jurors were being selected to try Stephen Max Combs, 28, Vietnam veteran, on murder with malice charges for the July 16 1970 stabbing death of Vicki Berneathy, 20, a North Texas State University student. He had been deemed insane previously and confined to a state hospital before being returned to jail. Jose Simon Delacruz, 24, remained in Midland city jail on accusations related to illegal entry after arrest at a lounge.

Midland Stephen Max Combs Combs Vicki Berneathy North Texas State University Coed James Mashburn Perry Pickett 142Nd Rusk State Hospital Midland County Jose Simon Delacruz Delacruz U.S. Border Patrol

DWI Suspects Free On Bond

Three men charged with driving while intoxicated were released on bond after weekend arrests. Ronnie Ray McAnear posted 500 dollars, Jimmy Wayne Shropshire posted 1000 dollars, while Henry Lee Roundtree was released on his own recognizance with bond set by Justice of the Peace Manuel Valles.

Henry Lee Roundtree East 35Th Loop 338 West University Ronnie Ray McAnear East Sixth Odessa U.S Jimmy Wayne Shropshire Tower Circle 48Th McAnear Shropshire Roundtree Justice of the Peace Manuel Valles

New Deadline Extended at Permian Basin Graduate Center

In Midland the Permian Basin Graduate Center at 105 Gulf Building extends summer undergraduate course registration. The deadline previously set for last Friday now moves to this Wednesday as staff confirm continued admissions.

My Lai Inquiry Reaches Into High Command Culpability

Times report details alleged misconduct and omissions by Maj. Gen. Samuel W. Koster and Brig. Gen. George H. Young Jr. over the My Lai massacre and the later Henderson inquiry. It cites casualties, cover actions by Bravo Company, and the demotion of Koster amid calls for full court-martial.

My Khe 4 The Times the Times Samuel W. Koster Americal Division My Lai George H. Young Jr Young Koster Coloran K. Henderson Henderson 111Th Infantry William L. Calley Jr Charlie Company

Lawmen Check Three Thefts In Local Incidents

Local lawmen investigated three thefts Monday. Items stolen included two shovels a thread die and an eight foot chain from W D Austins truck at De Luxe Motel 1200 block East Second. A purse with license two check books nail clippers and a key disappeared from Inez Grissoms car on Route 2 in the 1200 block North Hancock. A pair of water skis was taken from Keith Hallmarks parked car at 4340 Redbud residence.

W. D. Austin de Luxe East Second Inez Grissom Route 2 North Hancock Keith Hallmark Redbud

Suspect Faces Complaint Against Roland Elrod in Ector County

A charging complaint of aggravated assault was filed Monday in Ector County Court against 17 year old Roland Eugene Elrod of 512 East 56th. Richard Dotson 16 of 1711 Doran says Elrod struck him near the Ector County Coliseum last Thursday. Elrod is free on a 1500 dollar bond after arrest Monday.

Ector County Roland Eugene Elrod East 56Th Richard Dotson Doran Elrod Ector County Coliseum

North Vietnam Press Comments On Nixon Moscow Summit Document

In Hong Kong the North Vietnamese army newspaper covered President Nixon’s Moscow summit document, noting it was signed by the leaders at the conference but refrained from criticizing Soviet leaders who also signed. The report highlights Hanoi's cautious stance amid Cold War tensions.

Hong Kong North Vietnam Nixon Moscow

Odessa events schedule shows multiple noon and evening meetings

Tomorrow in Odessa features Kiwanis Inn of the Golden West Coachroom at noon Chaparral Toastmasters Sands Restaurant at noon Wildcat Toastmasters Sands Restaurant at 4 7 P.M Evening Optimist Club Branding Iron at 7 30 CAP Group XVI Headquarters Squadrons CAP Hdatts Building Ector County Airport at 7 30 P.M.

Odessa Kiwanis Inn of the Optimist Club the Branding Iron CAP Group XVI CAP Hdatts Ector County

Board Okays Extra College Loan Charge

Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin said the College Coordinating Board may charge overdue borrowers a extra fee. The board approved a 5 percent monthly charge or 5 dollars, whichever is less, for payments overdue by more than 10 days. Loans carry 7 percent interest and begin three months after graduation. Odessa College dean N R Jack Vaught doubts the rule will deter applicants. OC had been suspended from the loan program for excessive delinquencies earlier.

Odessa College N. R Jack Vaught Coordinating Board

Mayor Named To GOP Panel In State Convention

Odessa Mayor Jim Reese will serve as vice chairman of the pre convention resolutions committee for the June 13 Republican State Convention in Galveston. State GOP Chairman Dr George Willeford announced Reese will work with Congressman Bill Archer and seven others to prepare resolutions for the National Republican Convention in Miami.

Austin Odessa Jim Reese Galveston GOP George Willeford Reese Bill Archer Houston Resolutions Committee Miami

Group Plans Annual Meet of Odessa Industrial Development Corp

Officers and five new directors will be elected Tuesday at the Odessa Industrial Development Corporation annual report meeting. The 7:30 p.m. session at 2501 Production Road includes president Gavile B. Dishong, treasurer Kenneth Jumper, and Louis Rochester report, with a catered barbecued dinner beforehand.

Odessa Industrial Development Corporation Gavile B. Dishong Kenneth Jumper Louis Rochester OIDC Odessa Chamber of Commerce

Odessa man treated after at Southside VFW Club fight

A 26 year old Odessa man named Don Harvey Sherman listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after head injuries from an early Sunday altercation at the Southside VFW Club. Sherman said he was attacked by an unknown man. police reported no charges filed by Monday.

Odessa Medical Center Don Harvey Sherman Windsor Southside Murphy and Standard Sherman Medical Center Hospital Elmer T. Ray East Avenue John D. Mayberry

Services for Mrs Lena Wood 83 in Odessa area

Services for Mrs Lena Wood 83 of 1311 Millburn are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rix Funeral Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Born September 29, 1888 in DeLeon she married George Wood in Pioneer in 1905 and had lived in Odessa since 1942. She leaves her husband two sons four daughters 30 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was a Jehovahs Witness and former Big Spring resident. Also named are surviving relatives in Midland Big Spring Beaumont Cross Plains Long Beach and Tyler.

Lena Wood Millburn Rix Sunset Memorial Gardens Wood Odessa DeLeon George Wood Pioneer Jehovahs Witnesses Big Spring Alvin 218 West 46Th Gaylord Dupe Lit Rose Mae Wood Cecil Wylie Beaumont James Dunlap C. R. Allman Ben Odom Cross Plains Eda Thompson Long Beach Calif Hazel E. Watson Midland Hazel E A.W.) Watson Newnie W. Ellis Blossom Cemetery Paris Lamar County Longview The Baptist Church A.W Murry Burks Nabors Lane R. Q. Janes R. Q Jessie Faye) Janes Newnie W Keene Alvarado Charles D. Janes Copperas Cove Carolyn Faye Grahn Racine Wis C. G. Nanis Bonham Grady Nanis Huntsville Lois McComrick Staunton, Va Doris Richardson Everman Sherman Morrow San Angelo Sherman Franklin Morrow Robert Massie J. Earl Dunn Harris Avenue Baptist Church Mullins Weribest Archie Smallwood Barrow Morrow Hays County Ida Long Cameron Werbest Sam Morrow Gene Morrow Howard Morrow Grapevine Carl Byrd Quinton Bannister Truman Lee Breckenridge RALLS Bill Allison Assembly of God Church Royce Barker Cone Cemetery Carter Funeral Home Allison Texas Highway Department Highland Hospital Lubbock Hill County Rails H. P. Barnette W. W. Rix Resthaven Memorial Park Barnette Carr Howard Texas Wolffort Tarzan Minta Dillard Clinton Dillard Plano T. H. Mizell Jr Decatur

Registration Starts Today at Odessa College

Registration for the first summer term at Odessa College runs today from 6 30 p m in Wilkerson Hall room 113. Classes begin Tuesday and run through July 14 with 433 students pre registered for the six week session and officials projecting the final figure to exceed last year’s 838. Courses listed include art allied health business administration EDP English math nursing PE psychology sociology reading science social sciences Spanish speech and welding. There is no pre registration for the second term set for July 17 to 18 through August 25.

Odessa College Wilkerson Hall

Three Prison Terms Given

George Edward Mounce age 31 of 201 West 48th received in district court four terms totaling 46 years but ordered to run concurrently. He pled guilty to two robbery by assault charges and one burglary charge for the Bamboo Room burglary on October 25 1971 and robberies of Lucille Williams December 17 1971 and H J Grindle December 21 1971.

George Edward Mounce West 48Th State Penitentiary West 10Th Lucille Williams H. J. Grindle John Green Glen Pipes

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