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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1979
Page
1
A government statement says eight large state owned banks receive continued deposits from the public while denying any planned asset seizure of the more than 25 banks involved. The banks are mostly Iranian owned with minority stakes in at least 13 by American, British, Dutch, Japanese and Soviet institutions and investors.
A circus demonstration featured three leopards led into the tent. After routines, two leopards were shown on stools and secured with 6 to 7 foot chains near their enclosure as youngsters accompanied Jerome back to their seats.
The Proprietary Association notes most OTC sleep aid makers have halted methapyrilene use and begun shipping reformulated products such as Sominex Compoz Excedrin P M Sleep Eze Nytol Allerest Time Release Capsules Cope Sleepinal Tranquil Quiet World and Nervine. Walden indicated reformulations have been in place for months with some manufacturers shipping new formulas this week and refunds or swaps policies vary by company.
U S District Judge Robert M Takasugi called the Navy Defense Department and Fish and Wildlife plan arbitrary and capricious as crowds cheered in the courtroom. Environmentalist Cleveland Amory and actress Cindy Williams staged a news conference with a San Clemene goat named Christopher on the courthouse steps. Takasugi voiced hope for a balance between expediency and justice while noting public concern over the goats fate and urging attention to human poverty.
Truckers press for government promises to meet fuel needs and for deregulation to level the field with large fleets. A shutdown is not yet sanctioned. The fuel crisis forces closures at Northern States Beef in Omaha and Great Plains Beef in Council Bluffs, while Iowa Beef Processors reports movement issues. The AAMS national board cites monopoly, regulation, and consumer hostility as hindrances to small businesses amid fuel shortages.
Sheriff deputies and city police investigated six vandalism incidents Friday night. H C Reynolds reported a 160 dollar windshield on a pickup broken by a pellet gun. Roy Lansford said a 150 dollar windshield on his 1967 pickup was broken by an unknown object. Mary Lambaedia cited 13 dollars in damage to a thermostat door and window at 1427 South Alleghaney. Wayne Terry reported a 110 dollar radiator on a 1979 car damaged by an unknown object. Larry Motley noted two tires worth 80 dollars slashed on a 1969 pickup in the 3300 block of Brazos. Mrs Paul D Evans said an outside mirror and one tire worth 60 dollars damaged on her 1979 pickup.
A 31 year old from Odessa received a four year probated term and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to possession of a usable quantity of marijuana. Don Charles Duckering waived indictment on charges of possessing more than four ounces. Duckering was arrested May 3 after a seven week sheriff's probe that led to 12 arrests.
Sheriff's deputies pursued 21-year-old Odessa man Don Allen Welch after a third-degree felony unlawful use of a motor vehicle charge was filed Thursday. Robert Edward Burhberg reported his 1971-model car missing after Welch borrowed it Monday claiming he would go to the grocery store. the car had not been returned by Thursday. The charge was filed with Justice of the Peace Virgil Lumpee.
A 19 year old Odessa man Edward Lambert of 2100 Redbud remained in stable condition Friday night at Medical Center Hospital with face and back injuries from a car accident near Balmorhea. Department of Public Safety details were not available.
A $750 400cc motorcycle was stolen as part of four thefts under investigation by sheriff's deputies and city police Friday night. Benny Jay Williams of 3105 Alturas reported the bike. An employee at the 7-Eleven at 10th and Dixie said a customer left without paying for $12.50 of gas. Bicycle thefts were reported by Donald M. Carter of 1415 West 24th and Davi Allen Hill of 1517 Doran.
The American Association of University Professors censured the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for denying academic freedom to three former faculty members. A separate national group cleared UTPB of similar charges, saying no freedom was violated. Cardozier defended the university, calling the censure dishonest and said it will not affect recruiting.
Federal officials refused comment on progress in the 1978 Ector County Jail death of Larry Lozano. A decision on next steps was expected within four weeks as lawyers in San Antonio pressed for federal prosecution. A press conference in Odessa planned to discuss possible indictments.
A line of thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall and golf ball size hail west of Monahans, with Monahans reporting 3.4 inches and downtown Monahans tallying just over three inches by 9 p.m. Friday. A flash flood watch covers numerous counties, while Odessa Midland forecasters note a 50 percent chance of rain today with highs in the 70s and a long range outlook of partly cloudy skies and cooler nights.
National Weather Service Midland region issues a flash flood watch through Saturday morning. Today is cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, high around 72. Tonight lows near 62, then Sunday high about 78 with partial clearing. Northerly winds 15 to 20 mph today, easing tonight. Sunrise 6:42 a.m., sunset 8:54 p.m. Year to date precipitation 6.08 inches.
Obituaries notice deaths of Mattie D Toops 67 of Andrews near Midland and Geraldine Childers 55 of Midland with graveside services and survivors listed. Also Verna Tharp 56 of Jal died in Community General Hospital with services in Jal and Kermit, detailing spouses children and relatives.
A 17 year old Odessa man Benny Mata Bitolas pled guilty to three counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and was assessed three 15 year prison terms by 161st District Judge R L McKim. Formal sentencing set for 10 a m June 25. Bitolas, 1305 South Lee, faced charges stemming from July 30 1978 robberies at Quik Stop Grocery 1201 South Grant Trainer Exx on Service Station Interstate 20 South Grant and the 7 Eleven at 1228 South Crane.
Environmentalists urged delaying the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in southeastern New Mexico to study other disposal methods while DOE hearings in Albuquerque reviewed the Salt Bed project. Proponents argued the site is suitable for defense waste storage and R D, though not for spent commercial fuel.
Tomorrow at 7 30 P M Odessa Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets at the Civil Air Patrol Building at Odessa Schlemeyer Field for the scheduled gathering.
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