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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1979
Page
1
Sandinista guerrillas reportedly held slum districts in Managua on Wednesday while Matagalpa Leon and Estell remained under guerrilla control as heavy fighting persisted in these cities. A general strike has been in effect since June 4 and looting is widespread in Managua.
In Sun Valley Idaho state leaders at the Western Governors Conference urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rate relief for independent haulers. William Maebert of the National Association of Truck Stop Operators urged Transportation Secretary Brock Adams to take an active role in solving diesel fuel problems. Truckers say they cannot make a decent living under current rates.
U S officials warn political solution needed as polarization rises amid Latin American turmoil. Schlesinger cites refinery declines and fuel price hikes, while oil exporters threaten cuts. Truckers seek quick deal amid 55 mph limits. industry leaders insist refineries run at capacity.
Police investigate eight burglaries after a Wednesday night break in at KC’s Cafe at 330 Wabash. Thief entered by breaking a door and stole 15 cases of beer 20 pounds of fish eight pounds of sausage eight pounds of bacon 36 bags of chips 25 pounds of coffee and $205 worth of food. Other crimes include a television and tools taken from a residence valued at $4,400 along with a portable radio four fishing rods and reels from a mobile home valued at $424. A 12 gauge shotgun 300 dollars, 32 stereo tapes and a chrome hubcap from a car 2861, a television 250 from a home, a CB radio and gear from a truck 15, vending cash and coins 56, and a tape player 25 with 4 cash from cars. No signs of forced entry in several cases. Investigation by city police and sheriff’s deputies continues.
Forecasters at Midland Regional Airport expect clear skies and very warm conditions through Friday with highs near 95 today and upper 90s on Friday. Overnight lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s, temps in the 90s through Monday, and record highs and lows from 1947 noted. High pressure over New Mexico drives the warm spell across Texas, with 100 to 105 degrees in the Big Bend area and records set in 1947.
The National Weather Service predicts clear and very warm conditions through Friday. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph today and tonight, with highs of 95 today and 98 tomorrow, and overnight low 60. Sunset 8:56 p.m., sunrise 6:42 a.m. Friday. No precipitation last 24 hours. year-to-date total 6.75 inches.
A 1611th District Court jury deliberated 17 minutes before sentencing David Allen Smyth of 500 South Grandview to 20 years in prison for felony theft. The Dec 8 1978 theft of photocopying machines from two Odessa businesses ended with Smyth found guilty after a trial before Judge R L McKim. Dennis Cadra aided by Max Christenson represented Smyth. Jury members listed.
Jimmie Lou Washington of Odessa had a five year prison term upheld by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Judge Joe Connally had imposed the sentence on November 30, 1978 after revoking a 10 year probated period begun September 7, 1978 for forging by passing a $120 check drawn on another’s First National Bank of Odessa account. Washington waived grand jury indictment and was represented by Charles Winston and later John L. Barnhill on appeal.
Three thefts were reported including five dollars worth of gasoline and two bicycles. Gas theft occurred at a 7-Eleven on Oakwood with two bicycle thefts from Santa Monica and Fairlane residents.
Obituary notices from Houston Odessa Crane Richardson and Munday listing Lee Beam Pete Mendoza Rodriguez Paul Medardo Rodriguez and Gladys Schmucker with funeral arrangements and survivor details including Bunny Carole Tate Judith Nichols Nancy Beam Michelle Beam Pete Rodriguez Sr Lucianna Mendoza Jack Williams Perry Wilton Joe Bill Pierce Jerry Kane A.L. Maple and multiple grandchildren. Beam served in World War II receiving Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
In Dallas AP report, prosecutors expect the first of about 40 witnesses to testify in the fraud trial of paroled Abilene swindler Billie Sol Estes. Jury selection continues with 26 jurors questioned. final panel of 12 and two alternates to be chosen after dismissals.
Class F. Jones reported a new eight by four foot picture window damaged by a pellet gun, hours after installation and payment. Several other vandalisms followed, including windshields at multiple addresses, torn screens, a kicked door handle, a slashed tire, and a damaged gas tank, totaling minor to moderate losses.
Manuel Alex Olivas, 39, of 1213 West Ada, Odessa, was jailed in lieu of a $50,000 bond on a possession of heroin charge. Police say narcotics officers seized four ounces of heroin valued at $600 after a warrant search of the Nifis residence yard.
Marriage licenses issued include Juan Nunez Jaquez with Esther Vaile Martinez and several other couples such as Ralph Hayes Anderson with Claudia Stephens, Edward Escovedo Gomez with Donna McClure, Patrick Lovell with Reece Cooper, among others. District court shows divorce suits filed by Mona McBride against Johnny McBride and Selma Mayer against Joseph Mayer. In medical notes, June admits list many patients to Medical Center Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital reports a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hensley Crane for a boy.
Odessa hosts breakfast and lunch meetings with the Breakfast Optimists at 7 A.M. tomorrow in the Student Union Building, Odessa College. At noon the Odessa Optimists meet at Inn of the Golden West, followed by Eastside Rotary Club at 6 30 P.M. at the same venue.
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