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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1973

Page

2

Stalin Anniversary Passes Quietly in Soviet Press

Moscow reports mark Stalin death twenty years ago with silence from Pravda and absence of public tributes. Observers recall the harsh regime, the seizing of state apparatus, and the de Stalinization campaign led by Khrushchev’s successors.

Moscow Joseph Stalin Red Square Stalin Pol Kiev Pavrenty Beria Othecy Pushkinskiya Street Kremlin Trade Union Building Lenun Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Stordie Sie Hye Id Sega Eeak Ove Shei Leonid I

Survey Board Schedules 9 AM Meeting in City Center

A local survey board plans a 9 am meeting at the city council center to review one department appears. The session aims to discuss residences and ongoing survey work in the area.

Board of Survey Bard South Wi South Washington Alleghaney Ada Sherwood Lindberg South Grant Divine Bruck Hage Fror South Lee Patterson Nelson

Hearings Set For T In Federal Court

Midland district court convenes as six men face illegal bookmaking indictments from December and Lonnie L. Jones pleads not guilty. Defendants include Clarence Johnson Jr and Paul Hynes Harvey with residences listed for examination across Midland Monahans and surrounding areas.

Midland Harry Ret Clarence Johnnson Jr Roper Paul Hynes Harvey Resta Bok Lyle Clifum Saunders Monahans Lonnie L. Jones

Mardi Gras Trip Ends In Tragedy

A Houston to New Orleans Mardi Gras trip ended in a deadly auto crash near Gibson Louisiana. Three other passengers were injured or killed as the group traveled to the festival. authorities reported few details at press time.

Gibson New Orleans Dsy Houston

Man Pleads Guilty to DWI in Ector County Court

Aurelio Agaldo Maldonado, 39, of Odessa, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Ector County Court. He was fined 50 dollars and placed on six months probation in lieu of jail time. Judge Phillip Godwin accepted the plea after Maldonado’s arrest on Meadows Street.

Odessa Ector County Aurelio Agaldo Maldonado San Benito Meadows Street Phillip Godwin

Two Victims Treated After Fracture Incidents

One patient remained in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital with a fractured wrist. Kathleen H. Smith, 58, of 2006 West Ninth, suffered a fractured right wrist with multiple abrasions and bruises. Another person received emergency care for a fractured arm and was released. Sherry Sorrells, 21, of 2208 West 4th, sustained a fractured left arm in a fall.

Medical Center Hospital Kathleen H. Smith West Ninth Sherry Sorrells West 4Th

Gray Grows Cautious At Questioning

Washington AP reports L Patrick G Ul remarks on questioning tactics by the panel led by Ervin Jr D NC. He states that his position is fair game for scrutiny as the investigation airs disputes and political tensions rise around accountability and policy.

Washington (Ap L. Patrick G Ul

Seven Thefts Reported In City

City police report seven thefts from residents. Items stolen include a battery from Fairmort Furniture loading ramp, a ring from a gas pump at Hudson Gas Station, a watch from Skaggs Albertsons, spark plug wires from a parked car, and three bicycles from homes of Charles Stacy Pattie Waller and Frances Dean.

Gity Fairmort Furniture East Eighth Hudson Andrews Highway Barbara Eakin Tanglewood Skaggs Albertsons Alfred Annie Clover North Tom Green Charles Stacy East Pattie Waller North Golder Frances Dean West Wee

Minor Damage In 3 Blazes

A flooded carburetor caused a fire with minor damage to wiring at 340 Boulder Street occupied by R G Lester shortly before 6 30 am Tuesday Firemen reported the blaze out on arrival Three calls were answered Monday with only minor damage at each location A small boy started a fire at Mary Years home grass fires at Milton and Monahans about 1 25 pm were from trash burning and a 65 Drury Lane grass fire was out on arrival with no damage

R. G. Lester Boulder Ueedn Mary Emai Milton and Monahans Drury Lane

Three youths questioned after Capri Restaurant breakin

Police questioned three young suspects after a breakin at Capri Restaurant on Monday about 5 p.m. Officers said the youths, ages around 13 to 15, took money from a pool table and three vending machines inside the premises.

Bor Capri Lon

Area FHA Meet draws 1500 plus from 42 counties

About 1500 area FHA members and advisers from 130 chapters are expected for the Area II FHA meeting at Ector High School. Mrs Keynote Ronald Dell of Dallas the 1972 Maid of Cotton will speak on the meetings music. A 70 member chorus from 30 high schools directed by Henry Sellers of Midland Lee will perform. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and events end about 3 30 p.m. with election of a new president Sandy Gray of Lee High School. Nominating and business session set for Friday evening.

Homemakers of America Ector High School Ronald del Dallas Maid of Cotton Area II Fha Wil Ie Henry Sellers Midland Lee High School Oergain Ig Sandy Gray Lee High School

Local Record Roundup Includes Marriages and Court Entries

Marriage licenses issued include Troy Eldon Eells and Sharon Kay Davis, Manuel Ros Sesruche and seven Mt Mary Mefenre. Appeals from Municipal Court list several divorce cases and defendants. hospital admissions note multiple patients and unnamed staff. traffic incidents include a garden-variety collision and various damages. Shoplifting charges filed for Rita Valles and another suspect from Gibson's Discount Center with bonds posted.

Soul COBA Troy Eldon Eells Sharon Kay Davis Manuel Ros Sesruche Mary Mefenre Auretic Agathon Jardonade Noware Gains” Gleghorn Eniding Mesa Husyia Rita Valles L.C. Brawel

Arrest in Odessa Area Under Bonds Robert Carrott Cook

Robert Carrott Cook, 41, of 1315 North Lincoln, was arrested around 3 8 pm near Odessa on US three miles west of the city. The report notes a bond issue and a speech connected to the incident.

Robert Carrott Cook North Lincoln Odessa

Local Notables Mourn With-Marital Ties Featured in Lubbock Obits

Obituary notices recall several local figures and relatives. Mrs. Winston of Odessa moved to Lubbock in 1971 after a Alabama-born marriage to William C. Winston in the 1920s. Survivors include son William Jr. and daughter Mrs. Charles Waters plus seven grandchildren. memorials to Sherick Memorial Home.

Lubbuck Char Winsoner Resthaven Memorial Palace Winded Charles Waters Lubbock Sherick

Pearl Buck Dies Nobel and Pulitzer Prize Author

Pearl Buck, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author and China expert, died today in Danby Vermont. She had gall bladder surgery last fall. Buck won the Nobel Prize in 1938 and the Pulitzer in 1932 for The Good Earth. Born in China on June 2 1882, she spent early years there before returning to the United States and later went back to China as a Presbyterian missionary until 1935. Last October, China denied her permission to return.

Danby, Vt Pearl Buck Buck China United States

Services Pend For Ex Odessa Entertainer

Services for former Odessa entertainer Joe Redd who died of an apparent heart attack will be held at Robinson Funeral Home in Nashville with burial planned in Texas. Redd, born April 4 1926 in Garden Valley Texas, performed with the Faron Young show and later with Hank Thompson. Survivors include three daughters and three brothers.

Nashville Enn Joe Redd Leatens End Ie Robinson Texas Hayes Faron Young Manchester Land London Garden Valley Tex Charlie Walker Japan Walker Hank Thompson Odessa Yes Roy Hayes

Jacksonville Rites Slated for Elizabeth Bradley 61

Funeral services for Elizabeth Bradley 61 of 602 Wabash died Sunday are pending Mercy Funeral Home Jacksonville burial will be in Jacksonville. Born August 11 1911 in Jacksonville she married Harley Bradley in 1950. She was a CME Church member. Survivors include her husband and several relatives.

Connie M. Johnson Plainview Parkview Baptist Church Connie Mae Johnson Plainview Hospital Park Lawn Memorial Gardens Lemons Elmer Okla Johnson Elizabeth Bradley Wabash Medical Center Mercy Funeral Home Jactomrvile Aug Jacksonville Rose Marie Johnson Marsing Idaho Myra Britton Ogden Utah Luginie Ayres Bullard Davie L. Brown Texarkana Della Lee Allen Palestine Robert Allen

Jury Selection Proceeds in Borger Murder Trial

Jury picking continued for a second day in the murder case of Frankie Lynn Wilbore in Borger. The defendant faces trial for the death of Marie Rine, a home economics supervisor, as Toscpente Schon District plans the March 12 14 session sponsored by the U S Office of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

Marie Rine I Fae County Toscpente Schon Dallas ‘Mare U.S. Office of Education Texas Education Agency

Odessa Noon Meetings Schedule Remains Unchanged

Tomorrow in Odessa three noon gatherings are set at the Inn of the Golden West and Sands Restaurant. The American Business Club meets in the Coach Room, Odessa Rotary in the Golden West Ballroom, and Tri-Service Lions in the Sands Restaurant.

Inn of the Golden West Ballroom Jaycees Downtown American Business Club Inn of the Golden West Coach Room Odessa Lions Sands

Mexican Tour Is Scheduled to the U.S.

A Mexican tour is scheduled with dates arranged for performances in the United States. Details on cities venues and exact times are expected to be announced.

College Vote Underway in New Mexico Junior College District

Hobbs and Eunice voters participate as two trustees seek seats in the junior college district. The Cedrd lodge Lavington area includes Hobbs, Eunice, and Jal not listed. Janey Lone eyed as candidate in Place 11.

Hobbs New Mexico Ing Janey Lone A Eyed

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