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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1979

Page

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Twenty four judge panel to hear Burns death appeal

A 24 judge Fifth Circuit panel in New Orleans will hear James Paul Burns death penalty appeal in September after the April reversal of a lower court ruling. Odessa district attorney John Green said the April decision reversing Burns death sentence has been set aside.

James Jamie) Paul Burns Odessa U.S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans John Green Green Federal Court Burns R.L. McKim Texas Richard Clarkson Beaumont Clarkson Federal Federal Appeals Court Ector County G.W Pete) McDonald Medical Center Hospital McKim McDonald Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Austin U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Attorney General's Office

Texas government statement warns of consumer shortages

ITV secretary Gene Wolford warned North Texas consumers that produce and other items will begin to disappear from grocery shelves in the coming weeks as the Defense Department contracts with 905,000 gallon tanker trucks to transport aviation fuel from Pasadena to Dyess Air Force Base.

ITV Gene Wolford North Texas Washington Defense Department Pasadena Dyess Air

OPEC price battle sparks moves toward production rise

Arab oil ministers including Saudis and moderates plan to boost output to blunt a price surge. Libyan Oil Minister Mabruk cites target near 27 dollars per barrel while Iran seeks over 200 dollars. Oteiba and others weigh collective action and potential September meeting to reassess cartel strategy.

Ezzedin Ali Mabruk Cyrus Ebrahimzadeh Oteiba

Gas shortage prompts self policing as Texas drivers adapt

Citizens may report willful violations to the Department of Energy toll free line as gas shortages push Texas drivers and businesses to improvise. Some stations police behavior themselves while discotheques and groups offer rides to ease access, with attendants recalling warnings to avoid confrontation.

Department of Energy Texas Dallas Discotheque DaVinci International Dallas Roger Chapman Exxon

Libel Case Revival Targets Barron Reader's Digest Ties

The piece traces a long history of allegations around Wolston and Soviet espionage, citing a 1960 FBI report, Boris Morros claims, John Barron and Reader's Digest, and a 1964 Supreme Court malice standard for public figures. It notes a 1974 Barron book and a revived libel suit after appellate rulings. Also mentions Houston Eastex two-vehicle fuel checks and anti odd-even fueling rule impacts.

Soble Wolston Boris Morros FBI Morros John Barron Reader's Digest Supreme Court

County Court Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Records

Marriage licenses issued list Baryle Allen Harwell and Barbara Jean Cooper. Robert Wayne Parker and Linde Susan Patterson. Robert David Celerra and Vicki LaRue Kiser. Vance Howard Tschauner and Penny JoAnn Hatfield. Jodie Madrid Alverado and Irene Gutierrez Martinez. District Court divorce suits filed include Wilma R Robinson vs John Joseph Robinson. Sharon LaFountain vs Edward Vincent LaFountain. Socorro Barrientes vs Joe Louis Barrientes. Lynn O Jones vs Diana L Jones. Johnny O Rodriguez vs Marie V Rodriguez. Alice Owchinko vs Thomas Owchinko. Medical Center Hospital records show patients admitted June 25 and those discharged the same date, and Women’s and Children’s Hospital births listed for June 25 with names and addresses where given.

Baryle Allen Harwell Barbara Jean Cooper Robert Wayne Parker Linde Susan Patterson Robert David Celerra Vicki LaRue Kiser Vance Howard Tschauner Penny JoAnn Hatfield Jodie Madrid Alverado Irene Gutierrez Martinez Wilma R Robinson John Joseph Robinson Sharon LaFountain Edward Vincent LaFountain Socorro Barrientes Joe Louis Barrientes Lynn O. Jones Diana L. Jones Johnny O Rodriguez Marie V Rodriguez Alice Owchinko Thomas Owchinko

Odessa Legislators Honored at Appreciation Luncheon

Ector County's three state legislators Rep. Dick Slack Rep. Jay Gibson and Sen. E L Short were honored at a Legislator's Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Odessa College UT Permian Basin and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. Mike Elder emceed the event as OC and UTPB presidents read resolutions and Purple Sage and Core Sample Awards were presented.

Odessa Ector County Coliseum Building A Dick Slack E.L. Short Jay Gibson Ector County Odessa Chamber of Commerce Odessa College University of Texas of the Permian Basin Permian Basin Petroleum Association Mike Elder UTPB

Odessa man injured in one vehicle crash near Fort Stockton

A 19-year-old Odessa man, Byrle Jay Chase, was listed in fair condition in the Medical Center Hospital ICU after a one vehicle crash on Highway 67 about 15 miles south of Fort Stockton. Chase, injured with a broken right foot and possible head injuries, was northbound when the car went off the road, struck a concrete culvert and flew over 50 feet before landing. He was treated at Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital and later transported to Odessa.

Odessa Medical Center Hospital Fort Stockton Byrle Jay Chase Penbrook Highway 67 Department of Public Safety Nick Rose Chase Rose DPS Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital Odessa Hospital

Whalen Lake brine decision postponed by Texas RRC

The Texas Railroad Commission will seek clarification of the Texas Water Resources Department role in oil field brine disposal before reopening Whalen Lake in Andrews County or lifting the eight month ban. Chairman John Peeter and commissioners, after ARC counsel’s analysis, will report on discussions with water resources officials at the next weekly oil and gas conference.

Austin Texas Fiailroad Commission Texas Water Resources Department Andrews County Commission John Peeter Jim Nugent Mack Wallace ARC Rex H. White Jr Whalen Lake RRC Poerner White John Soule Oil and Gas Division Water Resources Department Playa Lakes Whalen, Cedar and Mound Lakes Soule

Three Injured In Odessa Two-Car Collision

Three men suffered injuries in a Monday night two car crash at South Dixie and West Pool in Odessa. Daniel Leland Parker 44 of 619 West 15th received back head and hip injuries. James Lewis Wilkins 48 of Tyler had back and arm injuries. Robert Henry Finn 28 of Tyler was treated for head knee and back injuries and released. Parker’s eastbound vehicle and William Dwayne Morris 17 of 816 Seminole traveling southbound on Dixie caused the collision.

Medical Center Hospital Odessa Daniel Leland Parker West 15Th James Lewis Wilkins Tyler Robert Henry Finn South Dixie West Pool Parker Pool William Dwayne Morris Dixie

Death notices and services across several Oklahoma towns

Obituaries list Kenneth L Ramsey 53 of Odessa with 3:30 p.m. service in Holdenville Oklahoma burial in Holdenville Cemetery, Ramsey Well Service founder, WWII veteran, American Legion member with survivors Nancy Sims Debra Ramsey K D Ramsey and more. Pauline Walner 85 of Wynnewood obituary service 10:30 a.m. First Methodist Church Wynnewood burial Wynnewood cemetery. Wilburn T White 54 Carlisle obituary service 2 p.m. Wednesday Resthaven Funeral Home Lubbock burial Resthaven Memorial Park. James M Smith 71 Gilmer former Odessa obituary June 18 Lloyd Funeral Home Chapel Sunset Memorial Park. Jackie Wayne Ellison 29 Crane obituary service 2 p.m. First Christian Crane burial Crane Garden of Memories. Charles Allingham Lutz 66 Odessa obituary pending service with Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home born 1912 Austin resident petroleum engineer Masonic Lodge member. Survivors listed for each including spouses children and siblings.

Kenneth Lee Ramsey Odessa Hudson Funeral Holdenville Okla Larry Sheppard American Legion Nancy Sims Oklahoma City Debbie Ramsey Phoenix Ariz K.D. Ramsey Anna Mae Rogers Cristoval Geneva Richmond Wetumka Howard Ramsey Iraan W.R. Ramsey Lakewena Sue Ramsey Wynnewood Hugh Pauline) Walner Warner Nashville Tenn Carlisle Wilburn T. White Annie Hickman Hobbs N.M Resthaven Funeral Home Lubbock Resthaven Memorial Park White Air Force Veterans Administration Hospital Albuquerque Oklahoma Rose Kenneth White Paula Carraway Joyce White Terry Gallagher Norman White Haskell White Tucson Verbal White Newport News Bessie Collum Perkins Letha Becker Tyler Lottie Chansey Dallas Gilmer James M. Smith Lloyd Funeral Home Sunset Memorial Park Smith Pittsburg Itasca Shell Oil Co Wink The Apostolic Church Vinia Margie Watts Charlie Smith Fort Worth Ronney Smith Mary Jones Myrtle Smith Irving Bessie Jones CRANE Jackie Wayne Ellison First Christian Church of Crane Garden of Memories Ellison Monahans Cindy Estelle Smith el Paso Natural Gas Crane Country Club Jack Lynn Ellison Chad Wayne Ellison Ann Lyle Houston Jack Ellison A.C. Shaver Kilma Ellison Charles Allingham Lutz Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Lutz Medical Center Hospital Vista Plaza Austin Fred Turner Estates Midland Vernon Masonic Lodge University of Texas Margorie McKean Nixon

Basin of Texas Sees Widespread Thunderstorms Today

The National Weather Service at Midland reports thundershowers roaming the Permian Basin this afternoon spreading east toward the Louisiana border. Rainfall varied across towns with Fort Stockton near sprinkles and Alpine reporting a trace to .01 inch, while Marfa saw .15 to .80 inches. A tornado was observed near Abilene and a funnel cloud near Nevada with a flash flood warning issued for Abilene after heavy rain in 30 minutes.

Permian National Weather Service Midland Louisiana The Weather Service Odessa Colorado City Fort Stockton Davis Mountains Alpine Marathon Presido Fort Davis Wayne Hale Marfa Fritz Kahl McCamey Big Lake Dewayne Carr Big Bend Texas Waco Texas Panhandle West Texas North Texas South Plains Abilene Nevada Coastal Plains Rio Grande Valley

Weather Forecast From Midland Regional Airport

National Weather Service forecast partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with a slight thunderstorm chance. Sunny for Wednesday with warm temperatures and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain probability 20 percent this afternoon. High around 92 today. low about 68 tonight. Tomorrow's high near 95. overnight low about 67. Precipitation last 24 hours about .19 inches. year to date total 6.98 inches. Sun set 8:58 pm. sunrise 6:45 am.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

Odessa meeting schedule late morning noon groups

Tomorrow in Odessa at 10 A.M. Overeaters Anonymous Group 2623 meets at St. Paul Presbyterian Church 3102 East University. At noon Downtown Rotary Inn of the Golden West, Tri-Service Lions Club at Sands Restaurant, Chaparral Toastmasters at Bonanza Steakhouse, Odessa Christian Men's Club at United Way Community Room Seventh and Jefferson.

St. Paul Presbyterian Church East University Rotary Inn Noon — Tri-Service Lions Club Sands Restaurant Odessa Christian Men’s Club United Way Community Room Seventh and Jefferson

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Saudi Arabia Kuwait Gabon Venezuela Algeria Iraq OPEC Revolutionary Government Cartel Barron Reader's Digest Press U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chapman Recia Shults Myrtle Stroops Talette Brumfield Josefa Valies Eric @rymer Ora Taylor Danny Light Kimberly Trowbridge Ruby Grewell Carol Thomas Andrea Arnold Shirley Marbel Arnold Watkins Hershall Brantley Raymond McAden Angus Garvin Barbara Olliff Sem Thomas Tony Thomas Filberto Gonzales Brenda Smith Joe Murray Sheri Coffee Vera Hale Joe Norwood Frances Trevino Cecilia Pando Rex Henderson Holman Irene Hernson Henry Elizey Chad Breedlove Pedro Renterla Bernice Litfieton Theresa Cardwell Paul Harper Ollie Reese Virginia Vickers Women’s and Children’s Hospital Tracy Brown North Dixie Freddy Cleere East Everglades Jose Galindo Huber Louise Martinez Wilson Estella Miller College John Monre Candy Lloyd Roberts East Sord Kenneth L. Ramsey Pauline Walner Jackie W. Ellison Charles Lutz Charles Arthur Lutz Billie Jean Strahan Chaparral Bonanza Steakhouse
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