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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1979

Page

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Proposed mobile home ordinance meeting set

Planning and Zoning Board schedules a special meeting for next Thursday at 3 30 p m with city staff and mobile home representatives to discuss a mobile home ordinance. The board also approved several rezonings and plats for North Odessa development, addressing water tower concerns and annexation questions amid a busy zoning agenda.

Planning and Zoning Board Mobile Home City Hall P&i North Odessa U.S. Highway 385 Lawndale Addition First Savings and Loan Rainbow Drive List Street Lamar and 92Nd Street Holiday Drive James Jordan Esmond-Haner Inc Burnace Boles Odessa Jordan P&i Board Jerry L. Beauchamp Rocky Lane Road P&z Board Rose Street Robert Villarreal City Planning Department Washington Loyd Freeman

Windfall tax debate swirls over oil profits and energy fund

The Energy Department eyes a 50 million ad push to urge energy conservation. Congress votes 236 to 183 on the Moore substitute as decontrol and rising OPEC prices threaten oil company profits. Ullman warns of windfall gains, contrasting Ways and Means with Moore's plan to fund research and aid for higher fuel costs.

Energy Department House al Ullman D-Ore Ways and Means Committee OPEC Ullman Moore Ways and Means

Kahn warns of oil driven U.S. bankruptcy risk

Kahn tells the House subcommittee that U.S. bankruptcy risk grows if oil demand remains high as OPEC price hikes push inflation up by about one point this year and another in 1980. Forecasters project 800,000 more unemployments through 1980 and two points slower GNP growth. Inflation stands at 13.4 percent, with wage guideline violations alleged against United Airlines in a Machinists contract.

United States OPEC Kahn House Government Operations Consumers Subcommittee Bosworth Council United Airlines

California steps to ease diesel shortage amid crop losses

California Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. pledged to unveil a plan to move locally produced goods to market as disrupted shipments hit the state. Crop losses in fruits and vegetables are already estimated in the millions while pickets withdrew from oil terminals, delaying distribution.

California Edmund Brown Jr

Nations Seek Oil Market Openness At Summit

Leaders from Greensboro and Charlotte along with other nations agreed to create an international oil trade register to reveal producers bidding up spot prices. They pledged to curb inflation, bolster coal and alternative energy, and pursue nuclear power under safety safeguards while aiding developing economies.

Diggs Reprimanded by House Over Personal Payroll Debts

The House rejected a motion and moved to admonish Diggs after an 18 count committee document echoed federal court charges. Diggs appeals a three year prison sentence for mail fraud and false statements while remaining in Congress but without leadership roles, having relinquished chairmanships after his conviction.

Roybal Diggs House Congress Bia Committee Africa

Libyan Oil Strike Threatens U S Market Ahead of OPEC Hikes

Libyan oil could be cut off, risking U S supply as OPEC ministers pressed for price rises at Geneva. Khadafy condemned inflation drivers, blamed Western nations and U S oil giants, and warned losses from a falling dollar amid calls for higher prices. OPEC set crude prices to 18 to 23.50 dollars a barrel, up to 37 percent.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries United States Libya OPEC Geneva Khadafy U.S Jeader

Near 100 Degrees Expected Across Permian Basin This Weekend

The National Weather Service at Midland reports clear skies and hot afternoons with daytime highs near 100 degrees through Tuesday. Tonight's low should be in the upper 60s and winds will be southerly, then southeasterly.

Permian Basin National Weather Service Midland Texas Texas Panhandle Amarillo Big Bend Marfa Dalhart

Sunny and hot days through Saturday at Midland region

National Weather Service forecast from Midland Regional Airport calls for sunny days and fair nights with hot afternoons through Saturday. Southeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph tonight, 10 to 20 mph today. Highs near 100, tonight's low near 68. Sunrise 6:46 AM, sunset 8:59 PM. Year-to-date precipitation 6.98 inches.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

Midland College receives $750000 endowment gift

Midland College on Thursday accepted a $750000 gift to establish the James N. and Helen Y. Allison Endowment Fund. The Allison Chair of Journalism will be funded, with a faculty professor chosen from Midland College staff and a six member screening committee reviewing applications. The gift is from Mrs. Allison, widow of publisher James N. Allison Sr. of The Midland Reporter Telegram.

Midland Midland College James N. and Helen Y. Allison Allison James N. Allison Sr The Midland Reporter- Telegram

Odessa Man Treated After City Traffic Collision

A 67 year old Odessa man, C E Hudson of 1218 East 36th, was treated for a back strain and released from Medical Center Hospital after a late Thursday crash at 17th and North Sam Houston. He was northbound on Sam Houston when his car collided with a second vehicle driven by Ima B Hise, 78, of 1025 Custer, who was eastbound on 36th.

Odessa Medical Center Hospital C. E. Hudson East 36Th North Sam Houston Sam Houston Ima B. Hise Custer

County Court Records Include Numerous Marriage Licenses

Matter of record lists marriage licenses issued for Steve Terrell Stanton end Belinda Dianne Rutland and several other couples. District Court shows divorce suits filed between multiple pairs. Medical Center Hospital reports patient admissions on June 28 and discharges including names such as Berniece Mallow and Christine Cooper along with a large roster of others.

Steve Terrell Stanton Belinda Dianne Rutland Ruben Pineda Mary Virginia Bustos Randy Byron Prescott Deborah Ann Fitzjerreld Robert Edward Lea Emiliane Castro Raul Molinar DeAnda Delma Rosa Mata Mark Franklin Naylor Carla Ann Watts Eduardo Chavarria Primera Olga Lydia Flores Domingo Hernandez Jr Patricia Ann Motley Patricia Jean Ridenour Delbert Eugene Ridenour Consuela Butler James Edward Butler Karen Sue Phil Term Lessie Mae Fisher James L Wilking Estaven Garcia Sher L Coffee Joe Murray Theresse F Allison Joseph C. Terrill Salvador Lopez, Jr Betty Dement Danny Light Sue C. Smith Ihonger Ton

Carlene Wallace services Sunday in Odessa

Funeral services for Carlene B. Wallace 42 of 1431 Halifax will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. She died Friday at Medical Center Hospital after a two year illness. Born Sept 20 1936 in Colorado City she was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband Jesse Joe Wallace. two daughters Mrs Barney Watson of Odessa and Mrs Randy McKinney of Albuquerque N M. her mother Willie May Barksdale of Brownwood. five sisters and two brothers.

Carlene B. Wallace Halifax Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Sunset Memorial Gardens Wallace Medical Center Hospital Colorado City Odessa Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Jesse Joe Wallce Brownwood Barney Watson Randy McKinney Albuquerque N.M Willie May Barksdale Mickey Jones Fort Worth Beatrice Davis Alice Paul Deloras Ormsby Charlene Potter R.A. Barksdale Boyd Barksdale Pecos Leslie Earl Welsh Roberts Funeral Home Blackwell Okla Braman Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Welsh Medical Center Elks Lodge The American Legion Delorous Mapel Winfield Kan Col Gary Welsh el Paso Barbara Davis Sutherlin Ore Morris Calicutt East Murphy Calicutt Barstow Lamesa Mary Ann Jackson Barbara Calicutt Diane Calicutt Garland Brenda Joyce Young Morris Lee Calicutt Morris Calicutt Jr Johnnie Pierce Eddie Pierce Robert Calicutt LeRoy Calicutt Lette James

UTPB Students Attend statewide Criminal Justice Conference

UTPB students will join a four day Criminal Justice Conference at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Coordinated by Dr Ray LeGrande and the Texas Coordinating Board interns program, attendees include Taysha Bradshaw Anne Dack Katie Kim O'Dell George David Smith John Escobedo and Janie Perez.

University of Texas Permian Basin Huntsville UTPB Sam Houston State University J.L. “Ray” LeGrande Taysha Bradshaw Anne Dack Katie Kim O'Dell George David Smith LeGrande John Escobedo Midland State Parole Office Janie Perez Ector County Youth Center Coordinating Board The Texas College and University System

Copper wire theft tops city crime report

A city police and sheriff's swell of thefts includes a 2 copper wire valued at 400 missing from N D T Systems yard. Other losses include four wheel covers, a tire, cash from a bar, a purse, gas, and multiple bicycle thefts reported by residents and local businesses.

N.D.T. Systems East 52Nd Humberto Alarcon Jr South Texas North Grandview William L. Darby North Lee No. 31 North Grant Mary Nell Robles Fall Oakwood Rick M. Lockett Locust Garland Roe Ledbetter East 30Th Glenda Beasley North Alleghancy Myrtle Twilliger North Jackson Kenneth Foreman Timberline Sheriff's Deputies

Doorbells Damaged in City Vandalisms

City police investigate five vandalism incidents with two doorbells damaged. Herman Lawson reported $10 damage to his doorbell at 4630 Applewood and Diane Patterson said her doorbell at 4624 Applewood was damaged. Annie Wayton’s car rear window, valued at $150, was broken by a pellet gun shot. Lonnie Harrington reported a $30 swing lock mirror damage to his pickup. J B Holman said an egg was broken in his mailbox with $5 damage.

Herman Lawson Applewood Diane Patterson Annie Wayton Haywood Lonnie Bernard Harrington Richmond

Fire destroys makeshift bed at Broncho Drive-in Theater

Three fires were responded to on Thursday night by firefighters including a blaze in the old Broncho Drive-in Theater restroom where an old seat and cardboard were used as a bed. A cigarette started the flames. minor restroom wall damage reported. A trash fire on North Grant at 1400 block was put out at 3 02 p.m. and a grass fire near the railroad tracks between West Loop 338 and Farm Road 1936 was extinguished.

Andrews Highway North Grant

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