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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1985

Page

14

Harris won’t ask indicted secretary to resign in 1984

Ector County Justice of the Peace Jimmy Harris said he will not demand Frances Rios resign after her June 6 indictment on two counts each of theft and misapplication of county funds. Rios and former employee Audelia Sturgeon were released on bond and pleaded not guilty with trials requested. Rios maintains she is innocent while stating she was made a scapegoat.

Ector County Jimmy Harris Rios Audelia Sturgeon S. Crane Ave Sturgeon Joe Connally Justice of the Peace Manuel Valles Valles Service Plumbing Co Clements St Peace Justices’ Office Frances Rios Harris

Experimental drugs used on liver recipient

Pete Gunn, who had a liver transplant last June, began to reject the organ and is being treated at Baylor Medical Center with the experimental drug OKT-3. His wife Linda said tests showed rejection on the anniversary of the transplant. Gunn, a 38 year old Odessan, learned of the disease 10 years ago in the Army and says Agent Orange may have caused it.

Dallas Pete Gunn Baylor Gunn Steve Habgood Baylor Hospital Pittsburgh Odessa R.P. Sarva Veteran's Administration Mbank

Hypnotized girl describes attacker in crosscounty assault

A 13 year old girl was held against her will and sexually injured in incidents spanning Midland Andrews and Odessa. Hypnosis produced a description of a 34 year old Anglo man with green eyes, 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 8 in, 160 pounds, reddish brown hair, mustache, and a left shoulder tattoo. He drove a red Chevrolet Silverado with a gray stripe and red interior. He was last seen in a faded red T shirt and faded jeans with a red Jones cap. Authorities seek tips and offer anonymity.

Larry Crawford Gene Kloss Sheriff's Midland Andrews Odessa Kloss

Ex-teacher admits drug conspiracy in racketeering case

Sally Harris a 34 year old former high school chemistry teacher pleaded guilty to interstate racketeering and admitted conspiring to distribute a drug made in a lab she ran She was on leave from a science and engineering magnet school when arrested with two men last month Harris faces up to 10 years in prison and a 20000 dollar fine

Dallas Sally Harris Engineering Harris

Rabbit spurs police call at Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Responding to a report of a suspicious person in the hospital parking lot, Sgt. Ken Allaire confronts a cottontail rabbit flushed from cover by a young man attempting to catch the fast moving bunny for a pet. The darting around parked cars prompted the police call.

Women’s and Children’s Hospital Sixth St Ken Allaire

Court Report: June 21 Sentences for Drug, Forgery, Injury, Burglary

The court list shows Frank Olivas 19 with 1316 S Washington Ave given six years probation and a $2000 fine for heroin possession after guilty plea. Eric Daigle received seven years probation and a $1000 fine for marijuana delivery after guilty plea. Elnora Marie Pigg 37 of 1411 S Grant Ave No 42 got six years probation and $1000 fine for forgery. Matt Tony Gibson 19 of 325 Lindy Lane got two years in prison for injury to a child after guilty plea. Crecencio Ruben Hernandez 18 of 821 Goodnight Trail was sentenced by Judge Connally to eight years probation and a $1000 fine for burglary of habitation after pleading guilty.

Frank Olivas S. Washington Ave Joe Connally Eric Daigle Connally Elnora Marie Pigg S. Grant Ave Matt Tony Gibson Lindy Crecencio Ruben Hernandez Goodnight Trail

Credit card ring mastermind pleads guilty in Houston case

Clifton W. Johnson, a Los Angeles man, pleaded guilty to defrauding banks of more than 750000 dollars in a scheme that used forged Visa and MasterCard data. Authorities say accomplices inside Bank of America in Pasadena aided the theft, with victims totaling as many as 3 million accounts. Johnson faces up to 15 years and 60000 dollars in fines at sentencing scheduled for August 26. Several co-defendants have also pleaded guilty.

Houston California Clifton W. Johnson Los Angeles Johnson U.S James DeAnda Visa MasterCard Bank of America Card Center Pasadena Calif

Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift From McFadden Trust

Texas A M Development Foundation obtains about $8 million in stocks and securities, the largest gift to the university. The donation results from the dissolution of the Ella C. McFadden Charitable Trust in Fort Worth, announced by university president Frank E. Vandiver.

College Station Texas A&m Development Foundation Ella C. McFadden

Odessa Parks and Rec offers summer camps and activities

The Odessa Parks and Recreation Department lists camps and classes at Sherwood and Woodson pools and Floyd Gwin Park. Programs include a weekday day camp June 24 to August 23, a scuba class, splash days, Red Cross swimming, adult basketball, fitness, and volleyball leagues. Registration details and fees are provided.

Odessa Parks and Recreation Department Sherwood Park Red Cross Sherwood Pool Sherwood Community Building Woodson Pool Carol Floyd Gwin Park Slater Park Floyd Gwin N. Vine St

McKee and Salcido Obituaries and Local Notices

Obituaries for George Edward McKee of Odessa and Canuto B. Salcido of Pecos announce services and burial details with survivors listed. Include marriages and divorces notices dated June, noting military service, employers, churches, and family connections. Public notices cover marriage applications and divorces granted with names and locales.

Pecos Canuto B. Salcido Santa Rosa Catholic Church Santa Rosa

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