Turmoil Over Mutscher Bribery Case Shapes 1973 Texas Legislature
The article recalls the 1971 bribery conviction of Speaker Mutscher and allies, his resignation, and the ensuing redistricting fights. It notes political consequences for the 1973 legislature, including hopes for new districts, a larger Black representation, and potential constitutional convention in 1974. It also highlights the Dirty 30 coalition clashes with Mutscher and the shifting GOP landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
O. H
Ike” Harris
Mutscher
Tommy Shannon
Fort Worth
Peaker
Rush McGinty
Houston
Frank Sharp
Mutsheer
Price
I Mutscher
Sharp
Texas Supreme Court
Legislative Redistricting Board
Austin
Senate
Dallas
San Antonio
Houst
Texas
Honduran search for hijacker widens in forested Yoro region
Honduran chief of national security Capt. Carlos Zagastume announced eight airplanes and 180 searchers scouring from Puerto Cortes to Santa Rosa de Copan and a Yoro mountain village. Authorities believe the hijacker parachuted into a forested area in Yoro after forcing a ransom flight from Allentown to Washington. The hijacker, a Vietnam veteran about 45, sought Belize but left by parachute with cash, weapons, and six chutes as crews traced the flight path from Merida and Dulles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carlos Rene Zagstume
Honduran
Puerto Cortes
Caribbean
Santa Rosa de Copan
Guatemala
Yoro
Zagastuje
Zagastume
Mary Farms
Department of Yoro
Honduras
Washington
Allentown
Miami
New Orleans
Central America
Dulles International Airport
Belize
British Honduras
Severe weather and cool front sweep Texas region
Weather warnings report two fatalities from lightning at Lake Belton Fort Hood area as storms move east. Tornadoes touch down near Jourdanton and southwest of the town, with hail and heavy rain across the high plains. A cold front is expected to bring cooler air and possible more rain early Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East County Road
Midland
Odessa
Crane
Fort Stockton
City Hall
Lake Arrowhead
Lake Belton
Ft. Hood Army Base
Texas
High Plains
Plainview
Littlefield
Muleshoe
Jourdanton
San Antonio
Coastal Bend
Victoria
Houston
Pecos Valley
South
Goliad
Coastal Plains
East Texas
Dalhart
Panhandle
El Paso Man Dies In Crash Near Marfa
Fragit Wilks, 74, of El Paso, a mechanic, died in a two vehicle crash 26.3 miles south of Marfa on Highway 67 in Presidio County around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Three Wilks children Frank Jr 10 Gracie 7 and Manuel 9 were injured and hospitalized in Brewster County Memorial Hospital in good condition. The truck driver William Eugene Turner of Roswell NM was not hurt. The Wilks vehicle and the northbound truck collided. Wilks died at the scene. Funeral arrangements were pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Fragit Wilks
el Paso
Marfa
Presidio County
Frank Wilks Jr
Gracie Wilks
Manuel
Wilks
Kelley Funeral Home
Martin Funeral Home
William Eugene Turner
Roswell
N.M
Keith Morris
Mike Campbell
Two Injured In Traffic Mishap On West County Road
Three people were injured in a two car crash on West County Road early Saturday. Gary Don McKay, 19, Consuelo Rodriguez, 19, and Donna Rodriquez, 22, were treated at Medical Center Hospital. Consuela Rodriquez drove south while McKay was found on 10th near the scene at 1 16 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West County Road
Medical Center Hospital
Gary Don McKay
West 11Th
Consuelo Rodriguez
South Kelly
Donna Rodriquez
Gary Terrace
Consuela Rodriquez
McKay
Portales candidate for ENMU B S degrees listed
Portales New Mexico staff report William George Bill Hicks is among candidates for baccalaureate degrees to be awarded at Eastern New Mexico University. The sociology program includes Hicks among those expected to receive degrees this term.
Local Blind Survey Set For Odessa Council Initiative
A steering committee of the Odessa Council for the Blind launches a survey to count visually and physically handicapped residents. A coupon appears elsewhere in the paper to request disability details by May 13. Data will help establish a sheltered workshop to train handicapped individuals for gainful employment. Dr J R Bobi Slider chairs the committee for the shelter workshop, sponsored by the Gnessa Council for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Council For the Blind
Odessa
J. R. ‘Bobi Slider
Gnessa Council For the Blind
Three Begin Prison Terms In Texas Penitentiary
Odessa deputy sheriff Johnny Holbrooks returned with three prisoners to Huntsville to begin terms at the state penitentiary. Dewey Wood Dunn and Clearview Walter Koon Midessa Trailer Park Luisa Lujan 306 East RA each got seven years for amphetamine sales. Koon got 25 years for rape, Lujan 25 years for five counts of heroin sales. Austin staff Ray Benson, Permian High School student, won first place in typing in Class AAAA at the University Interscholastic League meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector County
Johnny Holbrooks
Odessa
Huntsville
State
Texas Department of Correction
Dewey Wood
Dunn
Clearview
Walter Koon
Midessa Trailer Park
Luisa Lujan
East RA
Koon
Austin
Raymond Benson
Permian High School
Glider Pilots Still In Dallas Weather Delays Race
Rainy skies postpone the trans continental glider race in Dallas forcing six fliers to delay departures from Odessa. If weather clears they may reroute to Oklahoma City or Wichita, with finish in Baltimore May 18 after leaving Los Angeles May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Odessa
Tex
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Kan
Tulsa
Okla
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Child Treated After Swing Accident at Medical Center Hospital
Six year old Kirk Hall, son of Kun Hall, of 1406 Verde, was treated Saturday afternoon in the hospital room for a broken arm sustained when he fell from a swing. Hospital officials reported the injury was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Hall
Kun Hail
Verde
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa Tomorrow Schedule Shows Local Club Meetings
A list of events for tomorrow in Odessa includes 10 AM Ector County Commissioners Court at Ector County Courthouse and noon Kiwanis at Inn of the Golden West. Chaparral Toastmasters, 7 PM Wildcat Toastmasters and 7:30 PM Evening Optimist Club meet at Sands Restaurant and Branding Iron. CAP XVI Headquarters and Squadrons meet at CAP Holytrs Building near Ector County Airport. Odessa Council l suits Baptist Church of the Blind Primitive hosts 7:30 PM event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAP Group XVI
CAP Holytrs
Ector County
Odessa Council l ‘Uits Baptist Church of the Blind, Primitive
New Facility Named For Odessa Hero at Fort Benning
Odessa graduate Staff Sgt. Marvin R. Young posthumously earned the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam on August 21, 1968. He directed his platoon under severe attack, saved many by delaying withdrawal, and was killed in action. Fort Benning dedicated the Technical Training Committee building as Young Hall with other buildings named for DSC recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Fort Benning
Marvin R
Rex) Young
Margaret Davis
Pueblo Street
Young
61St Infantry
5Th Infantry Division
Walter B. Haddigan
Company Operations Department
Prigane
C Company
Technical Training Committee
Police Probe Five Burglaries
Local lawmen investigated five burglaries on Saturday. Chickes King Cafe at 306 East Eight saw rear door pried open, cigarette machine robbed of unknown amount. Helen's Bar at 603 Magnolia lost $50 to $60 in change, five beer cases, six chickens, and an air conditioner water pump. Norma Samples home at 1102 Maple reported a radio and cigar box stolen. Ricki Williams 300 West University saw a tape player stolen from a parked car. White House Market at 1201 South Dixie had attempted entry by removing an air conditioner. no entry succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Eight
Helen's
Magnolia
Norma
Ricki Williams
West University
White House
South Dixie
District Court Divorces and Hospital Admits Record
District Court grants divorces for Johnnie Juanita versus Oscar Algie Shortes Mary Ann Flores versus Raymond S. Flores Robinson versus Stephen Ferrell Robinson Mary Louis Cocke Donnelly versus Richard Donnelly Na F Cockrell versus William Jack Cockrell Willie Faye Putz versus Rodney Fred Putz. Medical Center Hospital lists patients admitted May 5 including Virgie L Baucom Zeferano A Martinez Carolva J Wilson Charles E Poindexter John Houck Willie M Palmer Mary D Castellon Vaca Jean Lee Kenneth J Avary Paul Almanza Sharon D Lewis Steta A Doyle and others. vehicle damage minor at several locations on West University Secty 1 Thomas 19 112 West 7th and Darold G Little 25 1610 Sara Monice. multiple addresses with minor and moderate damage reported. two parking meters damaged in Odessa. injured Consuela Rodriguez 72 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Juanita
Oscar Algie Shortes
Mary Ann Flores
Raymond S. Flores
Robinson
Stephen Ferrell Robinson
Mary Louis
Cocke Donnelly
Richard Donnelly
Na F. Cockrell
William Jack Cockrell
Willie Faye Putz
Rodney Fred Putz
Linda C. K . Masterson Beby
Richard B Kilgore Jr
Beby
Richard W. Poitevint
Diock
West County Road
Gradiey €. Smith
Lasseter
Rock of
East 42Nd
Jeanna C Perce
Kirkened
Russell
King
West University
Secty
Thomas
Darold G. Little
Sara Monice
Oris E. Adkisson
Jewel Binoeringn
Custer
Gage
Hirra M. Townsend
Kermit
William R. Carnes Jr
East Sixt
Bemege
Worth Jackson
Ruth Mm. Weddrt
West 12Th
Lone W. Semawe
Keystone
Osmace
Scruffl
Damece
Bock
Venita G.wheeler
North Ector
Lowe Phillips
Ross
City of Odessa
Wercke
Rhino
MO Dick
West County
Consuela G. Rodriguez
South Kelly
Gary Don McKay
West Ith
Gemage
Subvientia
Consuela Oona Rodriguez
Gary Remem
Len
Death of Andrews man from electric shock near Midland
A 20 year old Andrews man Joseph Wayne Ross died after being electrocuted while repairing a salt water pump about 20 miles northeast of Midland in Martin County. Justice of the Peace John Biggs said death occurred about 4 p m autopsy planned to confirm cause. Ross and Randy Chambers, 19, of Andrews were Cass Electrical Construction Co. employees. Ross was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital by Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Andrews
Midland Memorial Hospital
Justice of the Peace
John Biggs
Joseph Wayne Ross
Biggs
Martin County
Ross
Midland Hospital
Randy Chambers
Cass Electrical Construction Co
Tim Hudson
Stanton
Judge Biggs
Adobe Oil Co
Sales Ranch
Hudson
Chambers
Thomas Funeral Home
Bruce Ross
Cass Electric
Riverton
Wyo
Odessa Infant Services Set Funeral for Jamie Lynn Collins
Funeral services for seven month old Jamie Lynn Collins will be held at 3 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home arranging. Born March 12 1971 at Medical Center Hospital, she died on arrival at 10 10 a.m. Cause of death was natural per Peace Justice Howard Williams. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs William Collins and several listed relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Heaton
West 19Th
Odessa
Deering
Fort Worth
Richard Henderson
Walter C. King
Pine Bluff
Ark
Myrtle Deaton
Dearborn
Mich
Carolyn Lee West
Huntington Beach
Calif
Church of Our Fathers
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Cypress
San Diego
California
Frank E. West Jr
Jack B. Millsap Jr
Pat Millsap
East 37Th
Greg Collins
Lisa Corn Millsap
Rene Harris
West Eighth
Marie Owens
North Lincoln
Jim C. Collins
Jamie Lynn Collins
William Collins
West Third
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Medical Center Hospital
Howard Williams
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Fred Tupper
North Bernice
Katherine Barfield
Tower
Maybelle Grothe
Abilene
Wesley P. Groom
Gloria G. Garza Hobbs
N.M
Gloria Gonzales Garza
Hobbs
N. M
Prairie Haven
South Turner
Rose Lege Kermit
Ceese Meek Legrande
Kermit
Kermit Memorial Hospital
First United Methodist Church
Oakview Cemetery
Mullin
Cooper Funeral Home
Charles Ralph Legrande
Kingman
Ariz
Eastern Star
J. Fred Fletcher
Dublin
Joe H. Fletcher
Wolfforth
L. D. Fletcher
Lubbock
Anita Owen
San Saba
Mary R. Fletcher
Stephenville
Texas GOP primary results and November matchups
U S Senator John Tower led a slate of state and local Republican candidates with Tower unopposed in the primary and set for a Democratic challenge in November. Other races show unopposed or predetermined outcomes for treasurer auditor and board of education, with several contested sheriff and precinct races shaping the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
John Tower
Ballon Ican
Tower
Maurice Angly
San Antonian
James
Nts
Bruce G. Bixler
State Board of Education
Ben Howell
RL. McKim
161St District Court
Odessa
Don Childers
Eetse
Tan
Elwood Hill
Chuck Wagon
Odessa Boy Hurt In Fall At Scout Outing
A 10 year old boy remained in hospital Saturday night after an earlier fall during a scout outing near Fort Davis. Ch Pitts son of William D Pitts of 2310 Beechwood was running down a hill when he slipped. He lost several front teeth and cut his chin in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Center Hospital
Ch Pitts
William D. Pitts
Beechwood
Fort Davis
Cader
Dawn Jacobs bit by animal at East 33rd ER visit
Dawn Jacobs, three year old daughter of Vernon Jacobs of 1700 East 33rd, was treated and released from the emergency room Saturday night after apparently being bitten on the nose by a ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn Jacobs
Vernon Jacobs
East 33Rd
Medical Center Hospital
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Briscoe
Farenthold
Merida
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Herman Vales Sosa
San Pedro Sula
Ector County Commissioner Court
Odessa Kiwanis
Inn of the
Sands Restaurant
Wildcat Toastmasters
Evening Optimist Club
the Branding Iron
Gertes
Mars
Clemente Garcia Pena Andrews
Clemente Garcia Pena
Andrews Hospital
Singleton
Pena
Sanderson
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Trinie Pena
Richard Carnejo
Patre Pena
Nolberia Rios
Ethel Jordan Andrews
Ethel Virginia Jordan
Permian General Hospital
Singleton Chapel of
Chimes
Andrews Cemetery
Bonham
James Monroe Jordan
Big Spring
Anrews
R. B. Jordan
Lorene Gray
van Horn
Ruby Redway
Grandfield
Codee Taff Andrews
Andrews Babyland Cemetery
Codee Race Taff
Roy Lee Taff
Singleton Funeral Home
Carl Tafi
Rose Scott
Forestburg
Farny Wurlitzer
Buffalo
N.Y
Farny R. Wurlitzer
The
Wurlitzer Co
Kenmore
Ohio
Wurlitzer
North Tonawanda
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