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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1973
Page
2
A Texas House committee reported favorably a bill allowing Presidio County to sell revenue bonds to buy and possibly replace the privately owned Rio Grande bridge to Ojinaga Mexico. The measure cites a purchase cost near 125000 dollars and requires a U.S. State Department permit to operate.
County Court notes issued licenses Elzy Perry Jr and Sondra Kay Stout. Criminal cases filed include Mitchell Moore and driving while intoxicated Patricia Ann Pradon theft. Appeals from del ore ntts Audion Roberts Donald snakes Glenn Arnold Writ. Divorces filed list includes Stelle Mae Miller versus Willie Miller and long roster of parties with March 1 and March 10 dates, addresses, and damages entries across multiple intersections and people.
Genese questioned two youths aged eight and five after allegedly causing over 60 dollars in damage to a 1960 automobile owned by Kenneth R. Heatherly of 4008 Heatherly. Officers reported broken outside lights and damaged gauges and mirror. youths were counseled by police and released to parents.
The Globe of the Great Southwest reports a brisk start to the season with Friday’s opening of The Boyfriend at 8 30 p m. Ticket sales are up about a third over the usual drive and reservations exceed the usual totals. Season memberships range from 6 to 22 dollars with several price levels for families and students. The lineup includes Antigone Cyrano de Bergerac The Tempest The Comedy of Errors The Subject Was Roses and Angel Street. The Boyfriend tells of love at a girls finishing school in Nice France run by Mme Dubonnet with Polly Brown central to the turmoil.
Midland officials consider purchasing a 4 1 acre site at the southwest corner of Midland Air Park at Garfield and Wadley for a college campus. MC president Dr Langford says the city will accept bids and the top proposal will be selected by the state council, with sale terms discussed at Tuesday's meeting.
Graveside services for Zeff Turner Brady 89 a Longview resident died Monday in a Lubbock rest home Survivors include widow Mrs Francis Turner two sons and a daughter among Odessa relatives Also listed are memorials for Clifton Brooks 71 of Snyder infant Joseph Monette Monette and others with funeral details and survivors including spouses siblings and grandparents including locations in Snyder Andrews McCamey Hobbs Odessa and surrounding areas
Former West Texas State and Texas Tech football coach Joe Kerbel died of an apparent heart attack at Ash Memorial Hospital in Arlington. He was 81 and had led West Texas State to three post season appearances with only one losing season. Funeral services planned in Canyon, Texas, with Gene Mayfield among successors. Survivors include sons Joe and Sammy and daughters Sherry, Paula and Cathy. former players and staff noted.
President Nixon says raw FBI files contain gossip and unsubstantiated statements that could harm innocents if leaked. He notes such files were limited to top congressional leaders and must not be shared with all senators. Gray defends FBI probe into the Democratic headquarters break‑in while facing Senate scrutiny over his nomination. Bayh seeks FBI interviews involving Judith Hoback amid accusations of misrepresentation.
A cool front eased through the eastern edge of Texas bringing clear skies from the Panhandle into North Texas and scattered light rain from San Angelo to Uvalde and along the coast. Early temperatures dipped into the 30s and 40s, with Dalhart and Amarillo in the Panhandle reporting lows near 33, while Brownsville saw rain and highs climbed into the 60s in parts of the south. A new round of light showers spreading from West Texas toward the east was expected tonight and Wednesday.
Tomorrow in Odessa multiple noon events listed at Inn of the Golden West and Sands Restaurant. American Business Club meets in the Coach Room, Rotary in the Ballroom, and Tri-Service Lions at the Sands Restaurant.
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