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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

16

Anne Slack crowned Pecos Golden Girl of the Old West

Anne Slack, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Slack of Pecos, is named 1971 Golden Girl of the Old West at the ninth Pecos Rotary Rodeo Revue. She succeeds Merrie McCormick and will represent Pecos at official functions and the West of the Pecos Rodeo through Saturday.

Bob Horn Pecos Texas Pecos High School Anne Slack Dick Slack Nevio Coelho Horigante Brazil Slack Preston Smith Coelho Miss Rotary Club Dan Peyton Miss Slack Merrie McCormick Harold McCormick Donna Beauchamp Don W. Beauchamp Carolyn Clark J. R. Clark D’anndra Davis Harold Davis Linda Golden Ray Golden Diana Tapp Paul Tapp Future Teachers of American Science Association FTA Tri - Juniorette Klub First Presbyterian Church Youth Fellowship

Ector County Commissioners raise taxes by 22 percent

Ector County Commissioners hiked the assessment ratio from 18 to 22 percent amid oil company pressure and promised another increase next year. The measure, approved unanimously, would add about 501 325 in new revenue, with debate over bond issues for capital projects and impact on school taxes.

Archte Shamblin Ector Kellus Turner Eddie Jones Phillips Petroleum Co Turner Bet Jones Michael Barney Commission Herman Jones Gulf Oil Corp Bill Hicks Barney Wright Ave Keeler Replat Juvenile Probation Department Odessa Pipeline Co Howard Mankin H. R. Bethel

Regents Face Long Agenda at Odessa Midland Board Meeting

Two Odessa regents and the Permian Junior College System chancellor anticipate a tense meeting as Caudle Rowlett and Scott presents enrollment and facilities projections for Odessa and Midland Colleges including a MC campus. The agenda includes a $4.43 million budget hearing, tax rate, ROTC proposal with UTPB, planning commission report, five faculty elections, and a two year bank depository.

Odessa Permian Junior College System Midland Houston Caudle, Rowlett and Scott M.C Liam Melton Jack Rodgers Reserve Officers Training Corps University of Texas Permian Basin UTPB

Midland Desegregation Plan Denied by Appeals Court

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals canceled Midland Independent School District’s pupil assignment plan and remanded to U.S. District Court. The court ordered a compliant plan using Swann principles and quarterly desegregation reports.

New Orleans 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Midland, Tex U.S. District Court Swann Charlotte-Mecklen ‘Burg Board of Education U.S

New Trial Bid Is Turned Down in Amador Rodriguez Case

Amador Rodriguez a 31 year old resident of 218 East Mable had a motion for a new trial denied in the 70th District Court. He argued ballot rights and improper procedure after an April 23 conviction for heroin trafficking. Judge C V Milburn refused and the defense plans an appeal. The jury set a 20 year sentence. Attorneys for Rodriguez were Richard T Marshall and Lorenzo Tapia of Albuquerque. The district attorney was John Green with assistant John Hoestenbach.

Amador Rodriguez East Mable 70Th District Court C. V. Milburn Richard T. Marshall Lorenzo Tapia Albuquerque John Green John Hoestenbach

Snelson weighs four year UTBP stance and 1969 pledge

State Sen. W E Pete Snelson of Midland says he might support a four year University of Texas of the Permian Basin in two years if it proves viable. He defended his 1969 commitment not to back a House plan to convert Odessa’s upper level branch into a full undergraduate school while noting UTPB fits a state system with five upper level campuses. He praised West Texas funding, discussed mental health bond funds, and called the 1971 legislative session busy with many bills and amendments.

Jim Pinkerton W. E Pete) Snelson Midland University of Texas Permian Basin Angelo State Tate Odessa Snelson UTPB Odessa College Midland College Cal- State College Coordinating ‘Board Angela State Sul Ross Texas Lege Southwest Texas Junior College Snyder Aranga McKnight State Hospital Sant Angelo Westl Senate Angelo State University House West Texas

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