Tax delay sparks push for two year budget plan
Legislative clash over 1970 71 spending sees Governor Barnes and Speaker Mutscher push a one year plan while Comptroller Calvert warns of rising tax totals under rapid appropriations. Critics label transfers to general revenue and highway fund drain as dangerous and unconstitutional, urging honest tuition and tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Barnes-Mutscher
Department of Public Safety
Chemical
Mutscher
House
Appropriations Conference Committee
John Connally
Barnes
Connally
Crawford Martin
Barnes and
Amy
Two Charged With Altering Money Orders
A Lubbock man and an Odessa man were jailed on shoplifting warrants and charged with violating federal law by transporting altered securities across state lines. Ernest Jones and Arthur Reed allegedly converted two $2 money orders to appear worth $72 each, cashing them at Gibson's Department Store while investigations tied to the Seven-Eleven theft. Jones bond was set at $1,000 after a $10,000 shoplifting bond. Reed held on $2,000 bond with a further police hold for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Odessa
American Express
Gibson’s
North
Grandview
Jones
Seven-Eleven
27Th and
East County Road
Peace
J. A. Purifoy
Purifoy
Reed
Midland
Engineers Hear Water Plan Details
Professional Engineers of the Permian Basin Chapter meet at the Ramada Inn to hear details of the Texas Water Plan. The plan envisions importing 13 million acre feet from the Mississippi River and delivering it via canals to West Texas, with a 4.2 trillion gallon transfer over 1,000 miles if implemented. The session covers plan overview, legislative funding discussions, and a film on construction of Robert E. Lee Dam, followed by a Q&A and adjournment.
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Permian Basin
Ramada Inn
Mississippi River
Panhandle
Amarillo
el Paso
House Appropriations Committee
Robert E. Lee Dam
W. P. Odom
Colorado River
Front Door Set Afire in Odessa Home
Odessa firefighters answered a Friday call to Ed Rector’s residence at 214 South Hancock where children reportedly stuffed paper under the front door and ignited it with a match while the house stood vacant for a few minutes. The fire scorched the door and siding and caused minor smoke damage inside. no suspects were named though several children were playing nearby.
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Odessa
Ed Rector
South Hancock
Odessa American Postal Rates and Contact Details
The Odessa American lists address and office details in Odessa Texas with publication and post office information. It provides subscription rates including home delivery in Odessa and Ector County at 2.60 per month, retail zone pricing, mail rates of 520.00 per year and 17.09 per month, plus single copy costs and weekend editions.
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Odessa
Texas
East Éth Street
Omnean Texas Post Office
Ector County
Governor pushes funding for new institutions plan
Pendleton calls for money to finance new institutions and a tax bill exceeding the $250,000 figure from the one-year plan. Slack defended the two-year budget and the one-year proposal, while Smith vowed to veto the hastily prepared plan.
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Slack
Pendleton
Smith
Odessa Man Draws Fine
O L McCammon a 46 year old Odessan received two days in jail and a $50 fine after pleading guilty in Ector County Court to theft by bailee. He admitted renting a stepladder on March 21 from A to Z Rental Center and not returning it. Judge John H. Buddy Rogers accepted the plea.
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O. L. McCammon
Ector County
McCammon
North Sam Houston
East Eighth
John H
Buddy) Rogers
Ector County Court-At- Law
Two Injured In Accidents At Hickory Service Station
Two men sustained injuries Friday night and remained in satisfactory condition. Floyd Galer, 23, of Hickory was cut by a power saw while working for C F Campbell and suffered a laceration to his upper right set. Johnny Nimmans, 14, of San Carigs was burned on his face, chest and arms when gasoline ignited at the Skelly Service Station on North Grant.
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Wance
Floyd Galer
Hickory
C. F. Campbell
Johnny Nimmens
I. Nd
J. F. Nimmans
San Carigs
Skelly
North Grant
Vietnam pull near Tay Ninh tests allied resolve
US troops reported heavy fighting around Tay Ninh as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces bombarded the area and seized ridges near Ap Bia. Civilians suffered casualties with 5 killed and 89 wounded as U.S. warplanes and gunships retaliated along multiple firebases. By Friday, allied sweeps yielded little new contact but suggested the pressure was easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay Ninh
Dong Ap Bia
U.S
Ap Bia
Three Odessa Workers File Personal Injury Appeals
Three Odessa residents sue in district court alleging injuries from work incidents. Gav A. Marsh, claimed injured April 1 at Sanitary Linen Service. Willard C. Mason, Oct. unspecified date at J. J. Willis Trackery Co.. Horace D. Cameron, Feb. 26 at J. W. Cooper Construction Co. The Phoenix Insurance Co., Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Co., and Argonaut Insurance Co. are named as defendants.
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Odessa
Orch Seeuire
Indstoun Accident Board
Gav A. Marsh
Wehart
The
Phoenix Insurance Co
Willard C. Mason
See
Tj Ee
J. J. Willis Trackery Co
Eevitable Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Horace D. Cameron
Odess
J. W. Cooper Construction Co
Argonaut Insurance Co
Smith Names New Chairman In Texas Parks Panel Shakeup
Gov. Prestoni out as commissioner. Smith installed J. Pearce Johnson of Austin as chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, replacing J. M. Dellinger as term expired Feb 1. Johnson succeeds L. P. Gilvin who noted the surprise and stated intent to serve. Johnson, a former Texas House member, is described as a rugged outdoorsman and capable leader.
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Dellinger
Smith
Gilvin
Theegislature
Pearce Johnson
Pompidou Becomes France Leader After De Gaulle Era
Pompidou takes office as France's president in a June run off vote, honoring De Gaulle and pledging to carry on his policies. Poher, provisional president, attended the ceremony as Pompidou received the Grand Master chain and Paris city gold medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompidou
Legion of Honor
de Gaulle
Paris
France
I ‘Elysee Palace
Poher
Quigoins
Courve de Murville
Roger Frey
Frey
Senate
Cops Seek Three Youths in Tie Theft Case
Odessa detectives hunted three youths accused of stealing ties and a gasoline can during the week. Victims were unnamed. items recovered from a tied house at 2017 West Fifth. Suspects remain at large.
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Odessa
Vatous
Robert A. Dames
West Fourth
Charles Bound
West
James Benn
West Fifth
Bobwilting
Odessa firm files two collection suits in Ector County
Winters Pump and Equipment Co. lodged two collection suits Friday in Ector County Court seeking $12 from Bob Zimmerman of Perryton, operator of B and L Pump and Supply, and $230 from Ezra Dreselden Jr. of San Angelo, operator of Ace Transport Co.
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Odessa
Winters Pump and Equipment Co
Ector County
Bob Zimmerman
Perryton
B & L Pump and Supply
Ezrl Dreselden Jr
San Angelo
Ace Transport Co
Fishing Row Deepens As Ecuador Seizes Boats
Tension rose after Ecuador seized three Japanese boats sparking talks of sanctions. Washington pledged possible legal action while Sen. Murphy urged President Nixon to authorize armed response for more than 30 U.S. fishing vessels in the area. Prior seizures included ships held by Peru and Ecuador late this year.
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Ecuador
Quito
Guayaquil
Jane’s Fighting Ships
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S
United States
Chile
Peru
Lima
Peily
Penu
George Murphy
R-Cahif
Nixon
County Court and District Notices and Claims
A garbled OCR fragment shows county court and district court items, including insurance, sworn accounts, and public notices. It references entities like The Pro scene Insurance Co. and Custom Reforgs Inc., with names such as Veron Creech and North Austin addresses.
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Gey
Marsh
Theo Ladgetrip
C. Maser
Epper
Ike
Wapee Elcerators Saiege Ac
Hegei
Custom Reforgs Inc
Bisck East
Cito Verron Creech
ION
Damas
Aed
Siivan
Worenens
Severs Jr
North
Austin
Cons Probes Four Burglaries In Odessa Case
Odessa detectives Friday investigated four burglaries at local businesses. Flack's Welding Shop saw a pry entry, with fishing gear, tackle box and radio stolen. Thompson's Paradise reported a cigarette machine, juke box, ice box and food items taken. Southside VFW lost liquor, toys, change and cigarettes, with vending machine changes. Suarez Service Station suffered a lawnmower and tools stolen after a rear door was pried open.
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Odessa
Carl Flack
Flack
West 2St
Melvin Thompson
Thompson’s
Paradise
South Tom Green
Thompson
Melvin Jenkins
Southside
VFW
East Murphy
Jenkins
Maria G. Suarez
Suarez
Auto Accident Injures Five on Loop 338
A Seminole couple, their two young daughters, and a San Angelo man were injured in a two car crash on Loop 338 at Andrews Highway Friday. The Cox family received treatment at Medical Center Hospital for bruises and lacerations, while 7 year old Myra and 4 year old Bobbie were treated for foot and stomach injuries. Chester Richardson was taken to Veteran's Hospital in Big Spring after a lacerated scalp, following the collision in which the northbound Richardson vehicle attempted a left turn and struck the Cox car.
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San Angelo
Loop 338
Andrews Highway
Bobby Gene Cox
Marva
Medical Center Hospital
Myra Cox
Bobbie
Chester Richardson
San’ Angelo
Medical’ Center Hospital
Veteran’s Hospital
Bigs Spring
Texas Highway Patrolman
Pat O’brien
Richardson
Cox
O'Brien
Dobates
Pecos Rancher Fined for Tax Evasion
Sid Eve, a Pecos rancher, was fined 75,000 and placed on five years probation by US District Judge Ernest Guinn in an income tax case. Kyle was convicted in Pecos in April on three counts of attempted tax evasion and three counts of helping prepare false tax returns for his wife. R J Phinney of the IRS in Austin said Kyle must repay back taxes penalties and interest.
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EL Paso
Sid Eve
Pecos
US. Dist
Ernest Guinn
Kyle
R. J. Phinney
Internal Revenue Service
Austin
Girls Chosen For National Meet by Bluebonnet Girls State
In Austin the Bluebonnet Girls State named Pau Holton of Port Arthur and Linda Marable of Waco to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program in Washington from July 27 to August 2. They were selected from 430 participants in the day government program run by the auxiliary.
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Austin
Bluebonnet
Pau
Holton
Port Arthur
Linda ‘Marable
Waco
American Legion Auxiliary
Washington
Eris
Deaths mark final rites for Garcia Estes Toone
Obituaries detail funeral plans and survivors for Fabian F Garcia 76 Presidio Archie Estes 60 Midland and Mrs Parales Toone 68 Pecos. Garcia died after a lengthy illness at Medical Center Hospital. services at San Martin Church with burial in Odessa. Estes funeral at Newnie W Ellis Chapel. burial at Fairview Cemetery. Toone services at First Baptist Pecos with Evergreen Cemetery burial. Survivors listed: spouses children brothers sisters and many grandchildren.
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Fabian F. Garcia
Presidio
San Martin Catholic Church
Father Walden
Odessa
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Garcia
Medical Center Hospital
Catalina Gonzales
Anita Sanchez
Okinawa
E.G. Garcia
Ruth
Alberto Garcia
van Horn
Guadalupe Garcia
Bernardo Garcia
Amador Garcia
Manuel Garcia
Mesa
Ariz
Archie Estes
Midland
Newnie W. Ellis
Fairview
Bob Gartman
Estets
Veteran’s Hospital
Big Spring
Estes
Standard Oil Co
Mobile Oil Co
Dagma
Archie Clayton Estes
E. B. Estes
Gene Estes
Bill Estes
Lovington
N.M
Parales Toone
Pecos
First Baptist Church of
Leslie Smith
Evergreen Cemetery
Jimmy Toone
Herb Toone
Uvalde
Dale Toone
Balmorhea
Sam Hoover
Dallas
Murph Toone
Terrell
Yx" E. Toone
Italy
Mamie Hoover
Mollie Godfrey
Forreston
Edna Jamar
Hillsboro
Record-breaking heat hits Texas as storms roar
Temperatures surged to 112 degrees in parts of Texas with San Angelo at 110 as a cool front promised little relief. North Texas faced 100s while east Texas escaped. Corpus Christi reported a June high of 9 percent, and Galveston 87. Severe weather included tornadoes near Abilene and Eastland causing damage, with large hail reported in Knox City and Memphis.
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San Angelo
North Texas
Panhandle
Weather Bureau
North Central
Texas
Cotulla
del Rio
Big Spring
Wink
Laredo
Abilene
Alice
Fl Paso
Dallas
Midland
Waco
Gulf Coast
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Thas
E. EF. Jordan
Lueders
Eastland
Taos
Knox City
Memphis
Collection Suit Seeks Judgment Between Firms
A $1.236 collection suit was filed Friday in 161st District Court. Martel Electronics Sales Inc of Los Angeles seeks judgment against Austin Custom Records Inc of Austin.
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Martel Electronics Sales Inc
Los Angeles
Calif
Austin Custom Records Inc
Austin
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Ernest Lee Jones
Arthur Neal Reed
Henderson
Lone Star State
Newerleans
Pickens
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
TSPE
Jack Fickessen
Texas Water Development
Victor Jaeggli
Lower Nueces River
Tspe Water Committee
Bill Blayton
Springlake
Water, Inc
West Texas
East New Mexico
Texas Water Plan
Owen Sl. Ivie
CRMWD
American Bank OF Commerce
A Ee
Fs Wortham
Namese
Cambodia
Cao Dai
Johnson
House of Representatives
Texas Youth Council
Texas Legislative Council
Dolph Briscoe
Mae
Frontier Quarter Horse Association
South Central Texas Horse Show Association
National Rifle Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Ato J
Batty
Garrett Ang Lavesa
Odessan
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