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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

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Demolition Urged For 12 Odessa Buildings

Odessa board reviewed unsafe structures and tabled action on 12 properties including 514 Hudson and 204 Fitch. A demolition plan moved ahead for several sites while others received extensions or were postponed to July for decision and potential repairs.

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European crisis sees mark under pressure and policy options discussed

Since the 1969 revaluation the German mark faced uncertainty with no official stance. Possible moves include letting markets find a new level or raising parity above 271 US cents to curb speculation. London and Paris markets reacted as traders moved to adjust, while U.S. observers saw limited domestic impact.

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Crane Youth Killed In Fiery Road Crash

A Crane teen died early today after a northbound pickup crossed into the southbound lane on Interstate 20 near the FM 2227 overpass. The vehicle struck a pillar, became airborne, and burst into flames. the youth was thrown clear and died at Medical Center Hospital. The driver, Frank Tyrone Cobb, and his family were residents of Crane, with funeral plans pending. This is the fourth traffic fatality in Ector County this year.

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Levis Club to Host Talk by ex Oiler Football Star

Jerry Leas former All-state and All-District leader, 24, will speak at the Woodson Boys Club annual appreciation dinner. The SMU alumnus, later with Continental Oil and Houston Oilers, will discuss education and goal setting using his football path. Reservations at 350 per plate. new club officers and directors announced for 1971 72.

Jerry Leas Houston Oilers Southern Methodist Woodson Boys’University the Wood Son East Murphy Ius Legias Continental Oil the Talk Co Speedster Herbert High School Beau Beacon Conmont J Joe N Wallis Oce ‘Ray Don Dangerfield Lonnie Lucas Ben Huckaby Wainfred Richmond Johnnie Young Shinmy Brooks James Pennn Manu

Marfa History Club launches museum fund drive

The Marfa History Club starts a drive to raise funds for the Marfa Museum with a kickoff at the fountain in front of the Marfa Post Office. Through May donations and aluminum can drives at the high school site will support the museum building fund.

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Boy Struck By Car In Odessa Injuries Reported

A four year old Odessa child was struck by a car in the 4600 block of Locust on Tuesday. He received treatment for scratches and cuts at an Odessa doctor's office. The driver was Russell Hammack, 59, of Odessa.

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Peppard Promotes New Film At Midland Airport Stop

George Peppard arrived at Midland Odessa Regional Airport Tuesday afternoon to publicize One More Train to Rob. Reporters gathered in the Skyway Mall dining room for interviews while four officials and one photographer greeted him at the terminal. Peppard discussed George C. Scott and Patton, noting the film’s controversial reception and praising Scott’s performance.

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Deaths and Funeral Notices in Texas Locales

Obituary notices list Mildred Brooks Snyder 65 dying en route near Gatesville, services at First Baptist Snyder. Cynthia Childs, 71, pending arrangements in Snyder. Albert Russell Yowell Jr 43 Del Rio drowned at Lake Amistad with family survivors. Mrs Sally Anderson 87 Levelland services set. Clyde Dunn 70 Mesa died Lovington Hospital with extensive survivors.

Mildred Brooks Snyder Star Mildred Brooks Gatesville Temple Tll Health First Baptist Church Raymond Hall Burra Snyder Cemeery Bell-Seale Funeral Home Snyder Clifton Brooks Lubick Davis Toby Lammert Gerald McNitt Sarasota Fla Joe Brooks John Odessa Albert R. Vowell JR del Rio Albert Russell Vowell Jr Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa Doran Junneral Lake Amistad Nita Dwayne Washington, DC Maria Odessa College Albert Yowell Sally Anderson Levelland Sally Anderson Levelland Whittier Calif George Price Clyde Fred Bureric Dunn Mesa Arizial Kermit, Tex Lovington White-Emerson Lea General Hospital Franklin County Rose Hills Memorial Levelland Park Boftier Hospital Dunn Mattie Mae Welch Taring Ian Leona Ingram Odessa Mary Joe Ruth Brock Levell J L Sanders Texas

Odessa events calendar listing multiple meetings and venues

A compiled schedule shows daytime and evening happenings in Odessa with venues including Sands Restaurant, The Barn Door, Little Mexico Cafe, and Globe Theater. The list mentions groups such as the Texas State Guard and various civic and social events with times spanning noon to 7 PM.

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