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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1973

Page

2

Envoys’ Bodies Returned as Terrorist Attack Draws Criticism

Sudanese security officers say seven of eight guerrillas arrived two weeks earlier from Beirut and were aided by an Al Fatah liaison in planning the assault before departing for Libya with his family. Fat Kass is named as a leading figure, while an Al Fatah contact supplied a Land Rover with automatic fates. Al Ahram denounced the attack as ammunition for Israel, and Israel branded it an atrocity threatening regional peace.

Sudan Beirut al Fatah Palestine Libya Fat Kass Voice Palestine Sadat Radio Pundurban al Fetal

Gaullists Lead But Face Tight Race In France Vote

In a districting friendly to conservatives and with Communists and Socialists running separately, 48 Gaullist coalition candidates won the plurality in the first round, eight Communists and one Socialist trailing. Analysts doubt a majority for any side next Sunday as parties assess reform movement ties and potential cabinet concessions.

Gaullist Wit O France Towin Reform Movement Jean Jacques Servan Schreiber Jean Lecannet

POWs Return From Hanoi Amid Warm Clark Field Welcome

The April homecoming brought 136 Americans freed from Hanoi with families greeting them at Clark Field. Among the released were Bernhard Diehl, Candido Badua, Arturo Balagot, and notable figures Cmdr Richard Stratton and Cmdr Eugene McDaniel. Officials noted 286 others remain to be released by March 28 under cease fire terms.

Clark Bernhard Diehl Miss Schwinn Diehl Candido Badua Arturo M. Balagot Marcos Imelda Oie Balagot Viet Long Hanoi Saigon Itg Clark Field United Juertal Red Cross America Navy Eugene B. McDaniel Virginia Beach McDaniel Ne A Philippines United States Air Force Dewey L. Smith Valley Station Richard A. Stratton Palo Alto Calif Stratton Ci41 U.S

Police Investigate Weekend Vandalism Incidents

City police reported two weekend vandalism cases. Jerry Klein at 4917 Cordova said vandals ripped his 1963 automobile front door and emptied water into the gas tank while it was in the 1800 block of East Eighth. A hole was kicked in the front door of Mrs AO Hayes Jr at 4901 Winchester.

Lot City Police Jerry Klein Cordova East Eighth Sud AO. Hayes Jr Winchester

Damage Filed In Two Odessa Suits In 70th And 61st Courts

Two damage suits were filed in the 70th and 61st District Courts. Otis Williamson sued Red's Casing Crew Inc for more than $1,000 stemming from a January 30 incident. Stephen Fuller filed against W. E. Sims over an auto crash on 47th Street dated February 10 involving four Odessa addresses.

Iy Otis Williamson Red Casing Crew, Inc Stephen Fuller Acton W. E. Sims 47Th Street Odessa

Four Odessa Students Win Regional Education Awards

Four Odessa high school students won regional Office Education awards. The Novak family and Mangus family are noted among winners. Chelating Mrs. Claude Mangus is Mrs. Clay Palomar, first in stenography. All four are eligible for the state competition in San Antonio on March 30 and 31.

Odessa High School Daugher A. Novak North Golder Claude Mangus Clay Palomar Permian San Antonio

Court Rules El Paso Must Divest Itself of Northwest Division

The Supreme Court upholds a 1972 order forcing El Paso Natural Gas Co to sell its Northwest division to APCO Group. The ruling rejects appeals on divestiture relevance amid gas shortages and antitrust concerns, noting APCO’s assets and capacity to restore competition.

Washingiunap E l Paso Natural Gas Co High Court District Court Hatfield Chilson el Paso Pacific Northwest — Pipeline Corp Northwest Supreme Court Chilson Apco Group Alaska Interstate Company Apco Oil Co Gulf Interstate Co Tipperary Land and Exploration APCO Paso Ipientirst Ra Interstate Corporation California U.S Erwin Griswold

Drug Education Meeting Slated In Odessa

The Odessa Drug Abuse Coordinating Commission will hold a drug education meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Zavala Elementary School. It is the fourth in a series of Q and A sessions led by a panel of community leaders familiar with narcotics issues. Katherine McCain coordinates the educational meetings as chairwoman. Henry W. Hise is also mentioned.

Odessa Drug Abuse Cordinating Commission Zavala Katherine McCain The Drug Abuse Commission Henry W. Hise Ector County Democratic Women’s Club Permian Bank and ‘Trust

Multiple Obituaries and Services Reported in Regional News

Obituaries for Elizabeth, Mrs Bradley, Rose Marie Johnson, and families from Odessa Mason Hobbs and Seagraves detail funeral services, births, and survivals. Notable notices include Russell McWilliams 17 of Fredonia in a fatal one car crash on State Highway 2, Floyd Landers 67 of Olney, Millard Martin 7, Victoria Regina Hargett 89, and Regina Emmerson Hargett. Also listed are services for Mrs. Austin Coffman Big Spring and Clyde Alexander Plainview. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended kin across Texas communities.

Paul A. Rix Puneral Bradley Odessa Jacksonville Olle Rose Marie Johnson Idaho Larry Bt. McWilliams Mason Russell McWilliams Fredonia Mason First Baptist Church Brady Mason Area Joyce Yi Hobbs, N.M Dalton Young Hobbs Floyd B. Landers Olney Floyd Brittan Landers Olney Sweetwater Alabama Ear Kingsley Paris Oon John Womble Dland Austin Coffman Big Spring Austin Frances) Coffman Iarg Cane Yirom James Austin Mira Wille Meses First Presbyterian Church Any Gibbe Wrst ‘Cha Ann Arbor Frank Mood Muskogee Okla WA. McMichael First United Methodist Church Midland Memorial Hospital

Odessa clubs and meetings listed for tomorrow

Tomorrow in Odessa events include noon gatherings for Grandview Lions Cub at Branding Iron, Hi-Noon Optimists at Sands Restaurant, Odessa A&M Club at Inn of the Golden West, and Jayvees at Inn of the Golden West. Evening sessions feature Odessa Chess Club at Odessa College and American Legion Post 490 at Legion Hall, with a 6 PM meeting of the Permian Besin Chinchilla Club at 414 Went Second.

Odessa A&m Club Inn of the Golden West Odessa Chess Club Odessa College American Legion Post Legion Hall Eighth and Pueblo Permian Besin Chinchilla Club

Medicare costs battle looms over 9 year 700 million plan

Washington AP reports Health Secretary Caspar Weinberger opens hearings on Medicares future with a plan to raise patient costs. Senate Democrats including chairmen oppose reductions, arguing Congress will not approve. Current law pays 72 dollars for day one of hospital care with 60 days more free. Proposals would raise deductibles and co payments for hospital stays and physician services, aiming to cut long term expenses.

Washington Caspar W. Weinberger Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Senate Health Edmund Muskie D- Man Congress Senate Democrats Rou Wrod Sen Abraham Burcoff Dconn Ring

Filibuster Looms as Texas Senate Debates 18-Year-Old Rights

In Austin AP reports looming filibuster as Texas senators begin debate on a bill granting 18-year-olds full legal rights. Sens. Tom Creighton Bill Moore and Don Adams present, each with stacks of law books. Creighton proposes an amendment to kill the bill by stripping its provisions while exposing it to broader danger.

Austin Texas Peegil Tom Creighton Mineral Wells Bill Moore Dbryan Don Adams Jasper

Youths Face Marijuana Charge After Traffic Stop

Two 17 year olds, Roger Lester Jeffries and Rise Karnes McKnight, with municipal guard Tadee Ceci Hardwick and Peace Justice Otis Moore, were charged after a routine traffic stop. A small bottle believed to contain marijuana was found in the front seat of the car during the patrol.

Tadee Ceci Hardwick Ijuana Otis Moore Roger Lester Jeffries Ee Rise Karnes McKnight

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