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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1973
Page
2
Lt. Gov. Hobby warned that passing ethics and lobbying laws under emotional pressures risks bad legislation. He urged thorough research, cited past ethics failures, and advocated extended time before May 28. He projected possible tax pauses, possible fall special session, and stressed government restructuring.
Martin Olivas Sauseda of 1413 South Anderson died in a one vehicle crash at 6 45 p m at Fifth and West County Road. The 1965 model auto skidded and hit a tree in rain slick streets wounding the driver with fatal head and internal injuries. Witness Rodney Berry of 1418 West 23rd described the car traveling south before the impact. Police noted no skid marks and the left side of the car was crushed with windshields removed and doors torn loose. The fatality marks an early road toll in the county for the year.
Karl Richey active in civic church work since moving to Odessa eight years ago received the Jaycees 2th annual Distinguished Service Award at a banquet. Lt. Gov. Billey gave the keynote, while TV newsman Bill Mitchell of Frank Childs Midland was named Boss of the Year. Richey serves as National Bank of Odessa assistant vice president and participates in the Chamber of Commerce United Fund Boy Scouts and Hi-Noon Optimists Club. he and wife LaRue reside with sons Lawrence and Lowell.
A gunman in his early 20s held up the Dairy Queen at Nimitz and Dixie in Odessa just before 10 p.m. on Friday, escaping with an undetermined amount of cash. Store manager Mrs Roy Jackson, her 16-year-old son Charles, and two other employees were inside when the hooded bandit, armed with a small revolver, ordered Charlene Showalter to empty the register and told the workers to lie on the floor. The suspect, described as five-foot-five and about 160 pounds, wore a blue jersey and fled through the back door as heavy rain fell. Police searched the area with no clues. The Dairy Queen had reopened March 1 after a February fire.
James Allen Reed of Andrews told city police vandals smashed a window of his 1973 model car. The report appears in the Odessa American with an address and contact details for the newspaper, plus notes on subscription and pricing.
State lawmaker Dick Slack of Pecos remained in stable condition after an attack and was held for observation for a suspected heart attack. Doctors did not specify hospital stay length as Mrs Slack returned from Austin to the family home in Ector County. Brindley of Galveston noted the Texas State Historical Association milestone.
George Worthington Ramer former mayor of McCamey died Friday in McCamey Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were set for 3 30 p m at First United Methodist Church with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. He served as mayor 1936 to 194? and was born November 3 1886 in Lakeview Oregon. He married Louise Tipps in Perrin Texas January 29 1928. A World War I veteran and retired lumberman, he held Lions Club and Hella Shrine memberships and supported Girl Scouts in the Permian Basin. Survivors include Sherlock of McMinnville.
Harold Earl Hinkle 37 of 2605 East 17th Odessa was found dead on a sofa Friday afternoon by his son returning from Texas Tech University. Peace Justice J A Purifoy ruled natural causes. Survived by wife Ruth Weisser, son Hershal Hinkle of Lubbock, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Born May 2, 1915. Married Dec. 1. Previously with Star Liquor Co. relocation from Corpus Christi and San neti.
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