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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1980

Page

3

Jobs in 1980s Options and Obstacles

AP News outlines how Carlyle’s blessing applies to Americans in the 1980s as job variety expands beyond 250 major categories. It notes the rise of working women, shifting youth labor trends, and minority unemployment, with aging postwar generations reshaping the economy and education needs.

Chet Carrier AP News Thomas Carlyle Carlyle Labor Department U.S Sity Wolfbein

Motel hit by blast in Cypress California

An explosion at the Cloud Nine Motel in Cypress southeast of Los Angeles injured eight people with at least two in critical condition. Eight motel units collapsed, the fire was controlled in five minutes, and authorities evacuated about 60 registrants with two initially listed missing but later found away from their rooms.

Seymour L. Wolfbein Temple University School of Business Administration Philadelphia James W. Kuhn Columbia Univer Cypress Calif Los Angeles Cloud Nine Clifford Williams Sherry Bunting Orange County Fire Department

Wayne Farmer Named Andrews Sheriff Nominee

Wayne Farmer was chosen by the Andrews County Democratic Party executive committee for sheriff with five of five votes at 2 p.m. He won over Alton Montgomery and R. W. Zip Tipton amid postprimary and local political shifts. The confirmation follows Gregory’s death incident and notes potential November write in challenge from Republicans. Beth Turner Libson earned a Texas Tech accounting degree and works as a staff accountant.

Andrews Andrews County Wayne Farmer Democratic Party Farmer Jerry Glover Alton Montgomery Bud” Gregory R.W. “Zip” Tipton Gregory Barbésra Sullivan Glover E.W. McDowell Ed Pritchard H.D. Hawkins Beth Turner Libson Bill Turner Nojem Libson Odessa Texas Tech University PSI Accounting Honor Society Preston Smith

Wylie residents fear after brutal ax murder in quiet town

The brutal ax slaying of Betty Gore, a 30 year old former schoolteacher, at her $75,000 home shocked Wylie residents. Justice of the Peace Buddy Newton said the act appeared personal, not the work of a roaming killer. Police had no suspect or motive as Dallas police took a person into custody.

Dallas J.H. Gholston Wylie Newton Bethany

Sinkhole near Kermit Draws Sightseers. Salty Ground Fails

A large sinkhole near Kermit and Wink, Texas, drew up to 200 visitors daily over the weekend as earth around the crater continued to fall. The crater now spans about 400 by 350 feet with an estimated 130 feet depth, with salt formations cited as a possible cause. Local authorities maintain a 24 hour guard while many still glimpse the hole, including a stubborn telephone pole at the north edge.

Kermit Wink Sheriff’s Office Winkler County The Sheriff's of Kermit-Wink

Odessa Woman Sentenced for Forgery Passes

A 20 year old Odessa woman Jean Louise Jones of 915 Nimitz was given two probated five year sentences by 161st District Judge R L McKim after pleading guilty to two charges of forgery by passing She cashed forged checks dated January 4 for 60 dollars and January 5 for 61 dollars.

Odessa R.L. McKim Jean Louise Jones Nimitz

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