Midland man jailed 13 years for indecency with child
Joseph Gallagher, 37, convicted of indecency with a child by sexual contact after a two day trial in Judge Pat Baskin's 142nd District Court. Jurors deliberated about five hours for sentencing, with the 11 year old testifying.
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Midland
Joseph Gallagher
Chuck Roades
Pat Baskin
142Nd District Court
Gallagher
Roades
Tom Morgan
Lee Freshman High School
FNB sale lease dispute held over to midweek
In Midland the trial over the First National Bank of Midland building sale lease paused until Wednesday. M W Branum testified he viewed the investment as a tool to solve the bank's problems, citing a $30 million guarantee belief and longtime ties to Fraser. Proceedings recessed after a long day of testimony with further cross examination forthcoming.
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Midland
First National Bank of Midland
M.W
Buddy
Branum
Midland Independent
U.S
Lucius Bunton
Eagle Properties Ltd
Motor Bank
Eagle Properties
FNB
InterFirst Bank Dallas
Texas Commerce Bank Houston
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bank
Fraser
John Gilliam
Dallas
FDIC
Tom Brown
Odessans split on a $50 seat belt fine proposal
A Texas bill would require front seat belts for drivers and older children and impose a 25 to 50 dollar penalty starting December. DPS backs the measure claiming it could save about 1 200 of 3 000 to 4 000 highway deaths yearly, while some Odessans see it as an infringement on rights.
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Red Henneck
Second St
Texas
Ted Lyon
D-Rockwall
Bill Messer
D-Belton
Department of Public Safety
DPS
James Adams
Lyon
Hennegh
al Richardson
21St St
Richardson
Odessan
Bill Davis
E. 56Th St
Helen Huff
Ranchland Ave
Huff
Hazel Seay
N. Muskingum Ave
Seay
Doctor removes pipe and offers quixotic quit order
The writer recalls a doctor removing a pipe from the mouth and oddly endorsing quitting smoking, noting the two week deadline while revealing deeper plans. He reflects on long time with pipes, family jokes, and teen efforts to appear older, including nostalgia for tobacco gifts and lighter problems.
Our Town Eds to Quit Smoking With Pipe Advice
A reflective note describes quitting smoking on one’s own and receiving a lighter. It extols pipe use despite drawbacks like carbon buildup and cleaning needs. Tips include pipe maintenance, using pipe cleaners, and building a collection, framing the pipe as a loyal companion.
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Todd Adcock
Frankie Garrett
Pease Elementary School
Todd
Charles T. Adcock
Sunset Blvd
Frankie Is
Mrs
Salinas Ave
Midlander
Comptroller
Davis
Fran McClane
Harless Ave
Andres Murillo
Fifth St
Hennech
Murillo
Our Town
Dick Howe
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