Texas lawmakers in bribery case heat up trial
In Monday testimony a defense lawyer accused prosecutors of political motives as the case grew tense after the district attorney alleged Gov. Preston Smith would be named a co conspirator. State Rep. Tommy Mutscher Fort Worth and aide Rush McGinty along with Frank Sharp promoter are accused of conspiring to take a bribe to influence two banking bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Mutscher
Tommy Shannon
Fort Worth
Rush McGinty
Houston
Frank Sharp
Palmer
Nine Fires Trigger Minor Damage in Odessa District
Odessa Fire Department responded to nine fire incidents Monday causing minor damage. A storehouse at John Hart residence 207 West Ada burned. origin undetermined and about 30 feet of fencing damaged. Light damage to engine wiring on vehicle owned by Terry Wail. Paint blistered on trash containers at Laredo and Jeter and at Dell Rio and Mexico. Four grass fires caused no damage in West Olive block, 651 College, Standard and Murphy, and U S 385 Gardendale. a 1200 South Grandview grass fire was a false alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
John Hart
West Ada
Terry Wail
East 16Th
Laredo
Jeter
Dell Rio
Mexico
West Olive
College
Standard and Murphy
U. S. 385
Gardendale Cutoff
South Grandview
Firemen and Cops Basketball Benefit in Odessa
Odessa hosts a charity basketball game Friday at Odessa High School Gymnasium at 8 p m featuring local fire fighters and police. Admission is a one dollar donation per person with proceeds benefiting the Odessa Girls Club.
Odessa American Post Office Listing And Rates
The Odessa American publication details its mailing and subscription rates. It lists post office notice details, daily and Sunday publication, and pricing for home delivery in Odessa and Ector County at 2.58 per month, various zones at 2.98 per month, and weekly or single copy prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Texas
Geeff
Neomares Rd
Son
Odessa American
Odesse
Ester County
Retell
Ruptured Men Gift Trial Prompts Curious Reactions
A scrambled advertisement fragment mentions a “4.95 gift” and references devices like leg straps belts and springs. The text is garbled, but hints at an item marketed to men with ruptures and a trial incentive. No clear names, dates, or organizations are evident from the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwon
Tinet
County Court and City Docket Highlights
Marriage licenses issued include Derwin Leach and Nancy Osborn. John Scott and Linda Brice. Jimmy Boyd and Connie Daniels. Pedro Armendarrez and Debbie Baker. Errol Gay and Maria Giles. Jesus Venegas and Guadalupe Ramirez. Loren Cohee and Karen Vader. Larry Carnes and Freida Nelson. Civil suits list Chisum vs Hughes and Trip Construction vs Hogue Biamond Bit Co. Criminal cases feature multiple defendants for driving while intoxicated. District Court notes several divorce filings. Medical Center Hospital reports admissions and discharges on March 6, with multiple patients named. Births announced for March, listing several families. City traffic accidents documented with locations, involved parties, and damage statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derwin Richard Leach
Nancy Kathleen Osborn
John Robert Scott
Linda Rave Brice
Jimmy Dale Boyd
Connie Joe Daniels
Pedro Gonizales Armendarez
Debbie LaFawn Baker
Errol Dean Gay
Maria Lonita Giles
Jesus Dominguez Venegas
Guadalupe Ramirez
Loren Wayne Cohee
Karen Lee Vader
Larry Bob Carnes
Freida Lou Nelson
Michael Jess Chisum
G. L. Hughes
Trip Construction Inc
Hogue Biamond Bit Co
Ronald Ray Boyd
Ronald Ray Elliott
Jerry Ray Fauyderburg
Andres Garza Garcia
Troy Cash Gardenhire
James Roy Kennedy
Kenneth Leroy Kiser
Joe Catarina Talavera
James Dean Kershner
Charles Hershel Norris
Maxine Neill Suckalew
Jesus Villegas Sanchez
District Court
William D. Dudley
Linda S. Dudley
Linda J. White
Larry D. White
Terry Dean Decker
Marcia Baugh Decker
Frances de Smith
William Oscar Smith
Alford Correa Diaz
Maria Corrina Diaz
Maudie Ann Rogers
Winfred Clinton Rogers
Medical Center Hospital
Robert W. Rozell
Cucille Lawrence
Dorothy S. Larkin
la Juana F. Bradley
Essie M. Franklin
Linda K. Alexander
Lane E. McKee
Guy White
Meta M. Sigmond
Dianne Heidelberg
Peartine
Templeton
James O. Roberson
Marjorie D. Hutcheson
Rosa M. Farley
Catherine J. Williams
Barbara J. Ming
Margaret L. Crockett
Dayton Swahls
Mary E. Roberson
Loraine Z. Ross
Karen M. Richman
Edith F. Young
Joe F. Garcia
Louise Marie Roberts
Mary G. Gonzalez
Clara A. Clanez
Patricia A. Rodriguez
Herbert Marion Robertson
Joseph R. Eddins
Michael D. Flippin
Paul &. Argaud
Elmer L. White
Vicki R. Wall
QO. L. Walker
Linda A. Lott
Clint F. Davis
Gary C. Brooks
Lucille Dunnum
Patsy P. Rutledge
Linda K. Pierce
Ruby Maxine Vogt
Eula A. Donica
Mary A. Vickery
Elly O. Stoneking
Jimmie C. Tant
Lynda D. Guthrie
Denise C. Hines
Kristy L. Todd
Edna A. Box
Lowell Co. Taylor
Vicki S. Orr
Evalyn M. Welch
Harvey G.andrews
Inez M. Bryant
Arthur L. Been
Lathalia S. Ray
John Rafliff
Dorothy Cunningham
Opal Henson
Stanley R. Adamson
Elton R. Payne
Virgil Roberts
Mickey D. Ming
North Tom Green
Fred
Ray
Limestone
Milton H. Alexander
Blackstone
Adolfo Venegas
Wilson
Quintela
Bluebonnet
N. B. Carrasco
North Muskingum
Guy B. Morris
Cisco
East Seventh
Page C. Greene
Pagewood
Peggy B. Street
North Maple
West 17Th
Deborah J. Allgood
North Sam Houston
Katherine R. Rutherford
Walnut
West County Road
Sandra G. Robinson
West
Yukon
Claude W. Senn Jr
West 52Nd
Otis J. Smith
Castle Road
Janet E. Rand
East Odessa
Delbert L. Ward
West 13Th
East 14Th
Gallyn H. Horn
West 10Th
Sandra Kims
North Golder
Hal D. Stevens
Rogers
Bobby J. Bell
Harless
Andrews Highway
Wiliam
North
Grant
Conrad L. Fugit Jr
el Paso
Obert v. Scott
Tanglewood
Third
North Adams
Billy Sue Burleson
C. F. Loyd
West 4Éth
Karla Burleson
Jordan Deal Reveals Jordan-Israel Backing and East Jerusalem Edge
Haaretz cites unclear Egyptian sources on a draft pact where Jordan would permit 27 Israeli paramilitary settlements on west of the Jordan River, allow Israeli tourism, cancel military pacts in the Arab world, and gain symbolic control over East Jerusalem taken by Israel in 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sein
Haaretz
Jordan River
Jordan
East Jerualem
Israel
Correction on Goldsmith mayoral and council races
Goldsmith voters will elect a mayor in the April 1 election with J C Tanner and Leon Gay as candidates. It was misreported that Tanner was unopposed. Joe Hall and Russell Ingraham also run for council seats without opposition.
Arkansas Judge Orders Texan Editor Held in Contempt
Texarkana Arkansas Circuit Court Judge John W. Goodson ordered Harry Wood editor of the Texarkana Gazette and News arrested to appear for contempt after publishing a story on a judge’s verdict. Wood, living in Texas, faced possible extradition as Miller County officers prepared to take him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
John W. Goodson
Harry Wood
Texarkana Gazette and News
Wood
Gazette
Goodson
Miller County
San Angelo
Eugene E. Sumler
Arnold
Circuit Court
Gazette Office
Texas
Arkansas
Bond
Non-Discrimination Standards To Be Aired In Odessa
Federal housing official Wes Byers will address Odessa realtors next Tuesday at noon at the Barn Door on implementing HUD non discrimination rules. He described a nationwide policy requiring front office posters and fair housing slogans in HUD insured loan advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Realtors
Wes Byers
Lubbock
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Odessa Board of Realtors
Byers
Odessa
Midlands
Boards of Realtors
Midland
Honsina Administration
FHA
HUD
Suspect Held For Burglary In Odessa Case
A 19 year old man Wayne A Wallace 511 East Monahans sits in city jail on 3000 bond after arrest at his home Monday afternoon He faces burglary charges connected to a breakin at Bracy's Burger 600 Court Odessa filed February 26 and involving a claim for about 999 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Wallace
East Monahans
Ector County
Bracy’s Burger
G. L. Hughes
South Dixie
Odessa
Michael Jess Chisum
Stott
U. S. 385
Crane
Kindergarten Early Signup Total Is 217
Preenrollment in Ector County public schools for the 1972-73 year reached 217 children. Director Dorothy Prince notes more enrollments expected as doors open, with changes extending age eligibility to Sept 1. Beginning 1973, income and language barriers no longer limit eligibility. Schools listing pre enrollments include Milam, Travis, Zavala, and others.
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Ector County
Dorothy Prince
Prince
Alamo
Austin
Burleson
Cameron
Dowling
Fannin
Hays
Lamar
Milam
Pease
Rusk
Sam Houston
Travis
Zavala
Eight Facing DWI Charges in Ector County Court
Eight men face driving while intoxicated charges in Ector County Court. Ronald Boyd, 23, was picked up near Odessa on Andrews Highway. Ronald Elliott, 25, arrested on U S 385 at 46th Street. Bonds ranged from 500 to 2000 dollars. several others were released on 500 dollar bonds, including Jerry Fauderburg, Andres Garcia, Troy Gardenhire, James Kennedy, and Joe Talavera. Kenneth Kiser faced a 2000 dollar bond after being stopped on U S 385 near Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County
Ronald Ray Boyd
Douglas
Odessa
Andrews Highway
Ronald Ray Elliott
Redwood
U.S. 385
46Th
Jerry Ray Fauderburg
Midland
U.S. 80
Andres Garza Garcia
Broughton
U.S.80
Troy Cash Gardenhire
West 35Th
James Roy Kennedy
South Lee
U.S
Kenneth Leroy Kiser
North
Interstate 20
Grandview
Two Damage Suits Combined In One Trial
Jury selection began in 70th District Court for a consolidated trial seeking a total of 22 670 dollars in damages from Allen Construction Co Midland. Plaintiffs Fred Alvarado and Frank H Sabin allege property damage and personal injuries from a May 15 1969 tractor trailer collision at Loop 338 and West 27th. Attorneys Bob Hoblitt Jimmy Edwards and Lucius D Bunton represent the parties.
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70Th District Court
Odessa
Allen Construction Co
Midland
Loop 338
West 27Th
Fred Alvardo
Frank H. Sabin
Alvarado
Subia
Bob Hoblitt
Jimmy Edwards
Lucius D. Bunton
Deaths roll through Midland area obituaries list
Midland staff report multiple funeral notices across the region. Erma Jean Bills died in Galveston hospital and will be memorialized in Midland with services at Macedonia Baptist Church. Other obituaries note Lola Taylor, W B Roberts, James Carlton Brown, Patricia Jo Butler, and Manuel B Pedraza, detailing survivors, birthplaces, and service details.
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Midland
Erma Jean Bills
Macedonia Baptist
Fairview Cement Jackson
John Realy
Galveston
el Paso
Carry Bell Sewell
Dallas
Luchie Bills
Russell Allen Bills
Emma Brown
Esther Jones
Los Angeles
Calif
Viola Silar
Wallace Bills
Lola Taylor
Newnie W. Ellis
Taylor
Texas
Lee County
Tex
Navarro County
Early Taylor
Valley View Baptist Church
Glen Taylor
Amar
W. B. Roberts Kermit
W. B
Evalyn) Roberts
Kermit
Cooper Funeral Home
Deeen
Ark
Wink
Methodist Church
Walter B. Roberts
de Queen
Ozona
James Carlton Brown
Iowa City
Iowa
Jones Funeral Home
Veteran’s Hospital
Ozona High School
Texas Tech
C.F
Jack) Brown
Aletha Warlick
Patricia Jo Butler
Larry Don Butler
Fairview
Howard Hayes
Brownie Butler
Bertie Hays
Ola Lee Young
Abilenese
Pinkie Logston
de Leon
Manuel B. Pedraza Kermit
Manuel B. Pedraza
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Kermit Cemetery
Cooper Funeral
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Pedraza
Weatherby Construction Co
Marfa
Isidra Lujan
Lovington
N.M
Alonzo Vegil
Hector Pedraza
Oscar Vegil
Argelia Pedraza
Alice Hernandez
Feliciano Pedraza
Felix Pedraza
Stanton Bond Election Set
Stanton voters face a second chance at a $1.2 million school bond issue after a defeat last November 380 to 300. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the grade school gym, with 10 absentee ballots recorded. The bond funds a new high school plant and gymnasium, additions to the high school and elementary facilities, and conversion of the old high school into a junior high. A San Antonio court ruling recently affirmed the legality of school bond financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Martin County Clerk’s
San Antonio
Democratic field dominates New Hampshire voting
South Dakota senator began a shoe factory visit while Muskie planned a polling place stop and Los Angeles mayor Yorty scheduled handshakes. Other Democratic contenders include Vance Hartke and Edward Coll, with a strong write-in drive for Wilbur Mills. Nixon led the Republican race against McCloskey and Ashbrook as Muskie and Nixon were poised to win the New Hampshire Democratic and Republican delegate contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Muskie
Los Angeles
Samuel Yorty
Vance Hartke
Indiana
Edward Coll
Hartford
Conn
Justice of the Peace Sets Wallace Bond in Cigarene Case
Justice of the Peace Manuel Valles set Wallace's bond after a Cigarene machine incident left missing components. Authorities reported the preliminary hearing date remains undecided as the probe continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the
Manuel Valles
Wallace
Noon business club sessions at Inn of the Golden West
Readable fragments show a schedule with NOON events for Downtown American Business Club and Odessa Rotary at the Inn of Golden West, listing room or ballroom locations. No further context or outcomes are provided in the source text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downtown
American Business Club
Odessa
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Kansas City
Physicians Appliace Company
Koch
75Th St. Kansis City
West 33Rd
Debra K. Hensely
West 3Ard
Melody Lane
Tederate
McKee
Oliver
Westview
Poge
Sam Vines
Optometrist
Odersons
Nimitz
Sarah Bailey
Paul Bailey Jr
Brookhaven
Donna Lynch
Lloyd Lynch
Penbrook
Nimitz Junior High School
Nimitz Science Club
Texas Public Schools
Hart
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Odessa College
Wendell Cherry
Odessa Sears Roebuck and Co
Sid Streicher
Justo Jesus Gonzalez
J. J. Gonzalez
East Hillmont
University Hospital
Monterrey
St. Paul Hospital
United States
Orocessa
Sands Restaurant
Ector Lion’s Club
LeRoy
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