Unusual courtroom move marks Ballard murder trial
In Midland, Ballard awaited outside 1511 South Colorado while defense and prosecution deputies took testimony from ill witness Dosha Lee Smith in Alpine murder case. The deposition occurred with Ballard in a station wagon, raising questions on legal presence during testimony. Ballard faces trial for the December 1970 shotgun killing of cattleman Stephen Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moulder
Witmer
Jean Ballard
South Midand
South Colorado
Glasscock County
Royce Pruitt
Ballard
Alpine
Ling
Stephen Currie
Brewster County
Midland
Gil Jones
Big Spring
Bill Barney
Marfa
Bobby R. ‘Bearden
Dosha Lee Smith
Berden
Miss Smith
Garden City
Bearden
Rench
Sherrill
Doshie Lee Smith
Senate weighs anti busing amendment amid later election concerns
The Scott Mansfield amendment would bar federal funds for busing unless local officials request it, but retain court power to order busing to end segregation. Senator Stennis calls it not anti busing and suggests renaming it. Other votes blocked court ordered busing pending appeals. In Alpine, Judge Sherri prepares jury instructions as Miss Smith deposition reviewed. Ballard, a former truck driver, faces the death penalty in a ranch-home murder case near Garden City. four others are charged. Judy Dunham, 23, granted immunity for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stennis
Dmiss
Stennis
Senate
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Bearden
Miss ‘Smith
Alpine
Sherri
Midland
Miss Smith
Ballard
Odessa
Currie
Garden City
San Angelo
Nebraska
Judy Dunham
Correction clarifies two candidates remain in Precinct 2 race
The Odessa American corrects a previous report on the constable race in Precinct 2. Bobby Powell 41 a salesman has withdrawn leaving Curtis Foot 42 an insurance salesman Democrat and R. E. Dick Lockett 34 of 3634 Melody Lane Republican still in contention.
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Odessa
Bobby Powell
Curtis Foot
R. E
Dick) Lockett
Melody Lane
Suit Filed Over $1189 Debt By Schill Steel Co
Schill Steel Co of Odessa filed a suit Wednesday in 70th District Court against Houston based Automation Service Inc seeking payment of a $1189 debt on an account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schill Steel Co
Odessa
Automation Service, Inc
Houston
Odessa American masthead and billing notes
The Odessa American is published daily in Odessa Texas with mail handling under the 1879 act. Subscription rates are listed for home delivery Odessa and East County and retail trading zones with monthly and annual options.
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Odessa
Texas
Get Street
Odessa American
Eater County
Murder Trial Nears The End
Alpine report on 46-year-old former Odessa man Witmer Ballard facing a murder trial in its fourth week. Defense may call Ballard to testify as prosecutors and lawyers argue over legal charges and witness testimony amid late developments and illness delays.
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Alpine
Witmer Jean Ballard
Odessa
Ballard
Midland
Gil Jones
Big Spring
Bobby R. Bearden
Billy Joe McCabe
Bearden
Charles E. Sherrill
Sherrill
Janie Montgomery
Miss Montgomery
Theft Reports Under Investigation At Local Businesses
Local lawmen probed two thefts on Wednesday. A paint gun air hose and extension hose were taken from Permian Ice Co located at 102 North Lincoln. A set of car keys was stolen from an auto at Richardson's Used Cars 1100 North Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Ice. Co
North Lincoln
Richardson
North Grant
Local court actions pace through Odessa docket
Local court activity lists marriage licenses for Jimmy Ray Judking Vera Diane Newcrab Pete Gonzalez and Irma G Villarreal. Civil cases include Schill Steel Co. vs Au tono Service and Ponca Wholesale Mercantile Co. suits. district actions name Lois B Green William Green and several others. Medical center reports list many admitted and discharged patients with births and traffic accidents noted around Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Ray Judking
Vera Diane Newcrab
Pete Gonzalez
Irma G. Villarreal
Schill Steel Co
Autono Service, Inc
Cla White Sadler
Joseph Turner
Texas
Jean Mawel
R. L. Huddiestum
Oh Check
Oat Spriegies Pike Jr
District Court
Rivoree
Lois B. Green
William Green
Sylvia Harley
Marvin Harfen
Natividad Ramirez
Odelia Ramirez
Helen Joyce Kitchens
Louis Samuel Kitchens
Aariene Dorothy Jones
Gerald Jones
Morris Nichols
Getty Ann Nichols
Antonio Ybarra Jr
Angelica Acosta Ybarra
Maxine J. Rogers
Doris Lee Baker
Margie D. Johnson
Judy G. Stone
Nola K. Watters
Maxine T. Laird
Darrell C.titsworth
Ona F. Goss
Barbara G. Williams
Ethelene Long
Eric J. Scott
Paul J. Breckles
Teresa E. Lawbaugh
Glenda C. Gentry
On R. Sapp
Dela M. Baker
Odessa scheduling map shows civic and club events
At City Hall Emergency Operations Center a city planning board meeting at 9 AM precedes noon gatherings across downtown. Noon events include Lions clubs at various venues such as Inn of Golden West, Sands Restaurant, and The Barn Door. Evenings feature Lions chapters and a Texas State Guard unit meeting at facilities including Basin Lions Den, National Guard Armory, Broncho Chevrolet, and VFW Hall.
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City Planning Board
City Hall
Downtown
Lions
Inn of Golden West
Texas State Guard
Odessa
National Guard
Andrews Highway
Funeral services for Thedues Carter in Midland
Thedues Carter 79 died Tuesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital Big Song. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. Antioch Baptist Church Midland with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survived by daughter Joyce Carter and son Leslie King both of Midland, a brother William Carter of Chicago, a sister Emma Taylor of New Orleans, and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Smith
Midland
Greater
St. Luke ‘A.M
Fairview
Jackson Funeral Home
Smith
Lubbock
Wesley Smith Jr
Houston
Ossie Rowe
Fortson ‘Smith
Lucille Smith
Mary Price
Palo Alto
Calif
Thedues Carter
Antioch Baptist Church
Jackson
Carter
Veterans Administration Hospital
Big Song
Louisiana
Leslie King
Monahans
Joyce Carter
William Carter
Chicago, Ill
Emma ©. Taylor
New Orleans
Heart Victim Fund Started for Odessa Student
Friends of 15 year old Paul Almquist of Odessa High School have started a fund to aid his family with medical expenses. Contributions are accepted at the First National Bank trust department. Almquist, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Almquist, 910 West 40th, died after a heart condition following a three week hospitalization. Services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Terrace Hills Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ervin Almquist
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
First National Bank Trust Department
Almquist
Gerald Almquist
West 40Th
Terrace Hills Baptist Church
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Coleman Warrant Holds Suspect in Local Arrest
William Charles Curtis, 43, of 1207 East 56th, remained in city jail Wednesday in lieu of $1,000 bond after a Coleman County warrant charged him with using threatening language over the telephone. He was arrested Tuesday night at his home by city police. Municipal Judge Cecil Hardwick set the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
William Charles Curtis
East 56Th
Coleman County
Curtis
Cecil Hardwick
Pennsylvania man held on AWOL charge near Odessa
Gilbert Ian King, 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, remained jailed in Ector County for being absent without leave from the military. He was arrested at 6 p.m. Tuesday by Texas Highway Patrol five miles west of Odessa on Interstate 20 and is being held for military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ector County
Gilbert Ian King
Philadelphia
Penn
Texas
Odessa man held on drunken driving charge in Ector jail
A 41 year old Odessa man remained in the Ector County jail in lieu of a 1500 dollar bond on a driving while intoxicated charge. James Earl Baugh of 813 West 67th was arrested Tuesday afternoon at Yukon Road and West County Road. Justice of the Peace Manuel Valles set the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Ector County
James Earl Baugh
West 67Th
Yukon Road
West County Road
Manuel Valles
Baugh
Two Workers Injured In Workplace Accident
Two men were in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital after on the job injuries. Norman D. Sutton, 59, of Hattiesburg Mississippi, fell at Warfield Truck Stop Tuesday and injured his back. Darrell C. Tit sworth, 28, of 1010 North Jackson, also injured his back on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Center Hospital
Norman D. Sutton
Hattiesburg
Miss
Warfield
Darrell C. Titsworth
North Jackson
Woman charged with shoplifting at Gibson's Discount Center
Ola White Sadler 43 of 1904 West 28th was charged in Ector County Court with taking two meat packages valued at 5.09 dollars from Gibson's Discount Center at 2419 West County Road last Friday. She was released on a 250 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola White Sadler
West 28Th
Ector County
Gibson’s Discount Center
West County Road
Man Charged With False TC Benefit Claim
Joseph Turner of 819 Humble faced Ec stor County Court on Wednesday for making a false statement to the Texas Employment Commission to obtain benefits. He allegedly worked the week of May 5 1971 while claiming he did not. No arrest was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Turner
Humble
Ecstor County
Texas Employment Commission
Breakin at Hill's Texaco Investigators Seek Clues
Investigators searched Wednesday for clues to a breakin at Hill's Texaco located at 5500 Andrews Highway. Entry apparently was through a washroom window and thieves took two tires pocket knives costume jewelry cigarette lighters tools and cash and cigarettes from the cigarette machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Texaco
Andrews Highway
Defrauding charges filed in Ector County Court
Jean Nawkins, 24, of 3200 Winfield, faced charges in Ector County Court for defrauding by passing a worthless check. The alleged crime occurred December 22 when a bogus 26.92 check was given to TG&Y Store at 3300 Andrews Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County
Jean Nawkins
Winfield
Tg&y
Andrews Highway
Charges Filed in Ector County Court Against Pike Jr
Aggravated assault charges were filed Wednesday in Ector County Court against Glen Spriggles Pike Jr. 34 of Bridge- Fee for the alleged January 1 beating of Vannah Lee Pike at 1322 East Seventh.
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Ector County
Glen Spriggles Pike Jr
Bridge- Fee
Vannah Lee Pike
East Seventh
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Sam Houston Dial
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Andrews Hiway
E. 8Th St
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Gospel of Christ
Robert D. Bankes
Ft. Worth, Texas
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Church OF Christ
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Charles Smith
Garland Keele
Marion Boynton
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Artieson Miller
Jim Parrish
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Artie White
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Sue Jones
Gary Taylor
Leon Martin
Rachel Palma
Manuela Rey
Florence Fowler
William Nowell
Jackie Gilbreath
Edna Connady
Glyn
Elisandro C. Alvarez
East Mable
Boy
McKinley
Kenneth D.anderson
East Sixth
Catherine V. Gressett
North Hancock
University and Tanglewood
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L Sacsett
Grayson
Lloyd R. Adkinson
McKnight
East County Road
Ronald Joe Fenton
Gardendale
Winis B. Patterson
Tom Green
Deborah Bridges
East Second
Lemuel R. Lewis
North McKinney
Roger Hancock
North Tom Green
Gonzalo Madrid
Overton
North Grandview
Joyce M. Clevenger
J. W. Nettles
East 31St
Harold F.moore
Billy Bills
East 21St
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Garland
Elgin W. Curry
North Washington
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Bluebonnet
Hortensian Martinez
Eidson
Joe Vega
North Kelly
James D. Levett
Grant
Mth
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Frank R. Reel
Andrews
Mary Bethena Cunningham
Beverly
Ralph E. Bell
Garnet
Dick W. Salloway
Henderson
Galloway
East County
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North Adams
Juan R. Ceniseros
Lindberg
West County
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Santa Monica
Gregorio B. Saenz
Magnolia
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Gilbert Saenz Jr
Josephine Saenz
Calvin K. Vass
Donald L Wright
East 43Rd
Mattie Jane Capps
Route 2
Hanner Funeral Home
den Kalb
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
de Kalb
Baptist Church
Sally Mae Bishop
Avery
Ichlee Presley
Mary Elizabeth Clark
Lampasas
William Arthur Johnson
Ona Smith
Travis E. Hash
Travis E. ‘Hash
John W. Hash
Resthaven Memorial Park
Ellis Funeral Home
Midland Memorial Hospital
John E. Hash
Randy
Sue Rust
Rising Star
Rising Star Church of Christ
James Haney
Rising Star Cemetery
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Wink
Eastland County
Bobby Joe
Kevin Craig
Jeffrey Boyd
Theo P. Boys
Anita Peters
Bro
Ken Arrow
Okla
Ea Rn Odessa Civitan
Sandhills Achetivan Business Club
Sands
Odessa Life Underwriters Association
the Barn Door
Evening Lions
Sands Restaurant
Basin Lions
Basin Lions den
South
West Texas Gem and Mineral Society
West Second
Paul G. Mahoney
VFW
East
Hall
Hart
Heart Victim Fund
Ector
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