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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

2

Texas House advances penalties and consumer law packages

The House passed a marijuana possession bill with revised penalties and forwarded it to the Senate. It also approved a plan to broaden auto rate rules and allowed resentencing under new terms. A deceptive trade practices bill seeks strict enforcement with injunctive relief and civil penalties, limiting punitive damages.

House Patman D-Ganada Briscoe Texas Senate

Dean May Be Granted Immunity In Watergate Case

The Senate panel weighs immunity for Dean in exchange for testimony possibly involving President Nixon. Baker frames hearings on the burglary and bugging of the Democratic National Committee, with emphasis on whether the committee can compel Nixon’s involvement. Immunity would let Dean testify publicly, subject to Justice Department approval, while prosecutors reportedly hedge on prosecuting him for testimony. The White House denies Nixon involvement in any coverup.

Senate Investigating Committee Ervin Dean Watergate Grand Jury Senate Committee Nixon Howard Baker R-Tenn Time Newsweek Baker Watergate Senate Justice Department U.S. Dist John J. Sirica White House

Light turnout as bond issue funds school projects

Odessa voters weigh a 1 449 000 bond plan backed by chambers and student groups. Projects include track and field upgrades at Odessa High Ector Permian and junior highs, new cafeteria at Nimitz, bus yard expansion, and paving. A five year 11 percent property tax increase would fund debt, adding 42 cents yearly for a 10 000 home.

Permian High School

DWI Suspects Free On Bond In Odessa Court

Five Odessans faced DWI charges in Ector County Court with bonds set. Michael Terry. Juan Ramos. Bobby Hawk. Silberio Barreraz. John Fisher each posted $500 bonds, Hawk paid $750. arrests occurred across ODessa area from Friday to Sunday.

Ector County East University Silberio Torres Barreraz East May Magnolia and Muskingum John Robinson Fisher Stevenson 52Nd and Dixie Hawk

Fire crews battle six calls in Odessa area

Odessa firefighters answered six calls Monday including two at Vanns Health Spa 5611 Ector to extinguish a boiler room fire and rekindle roof insulation hours later. A car fire damaged a vehicle owned by Robert Kerr 123 West 26th and another radiator hose issue prompted a brief response for Rhonda Walker 1001 South Kelly. A washing machine at 2415 West Pearhastad was also noted.

Vann's Ector Spa Robert Kerr West 26Th Grant and 16Th Rhonda Walker South Kelly Prairie

Where To Vote in Ector County Bond Election

Voters head to polls Tuesday for the Ector County Independent School District 1.4 million bond election. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and polling places are listed by precinct, including Floyd Gwin Auditorium, Permian High, Bowie Junior High, Sam Houston Elementary, Ector Junior-Senior High, and other locations.

Ector County Ector County Independent School District Floyd Gwin Pease Notrees Westside Baptist Church Timberline Dowling Bonham Junior High Permian High School Burnet John Ireland Goliad Gardendale Community Center Bowie Junior High San Jacinto A. Coliseum

County Court Records Busy With Marriages And DWI Arrests

Marriage licenses issued for Johnny Michael Barnes and Karen Marie Thompson, Jimmy Leyva Lara and Dora Hignoros Gamboa, Ernest Guy Waldrip and Florence Lenora Myers, David Cervantez and Concepcion Ortiz Cervantes. Criminal filings include multiple driving while intoxicated cases and license suspensions. District Court civil action Mack Ervin vs Dale's Catering Service. Medical Center Hospital reports May admissions and discharges with a long list of patients and several births noted. City traffic accidents report numerous collisions with parties named and damages described.

Johnny Michael Barnes Karen Marie Thompson Jimmy Leyva Lara Dora Hignoros Gamboa Ernest Guy Waldrip Florence Lenora Myers David Cervantez Concepcion Ortiz Cervantes Michael Dean Terry Juan Ybarra Ramos Bee Edward Massey Bobby Jack Hawk Siflberto Torres Barrier Willie & Bosr ®l John S. Hillery Mary J. Cooke Willia R. Horne Carolyn A. Wallum Effie M. Futten Petra R. Natividad Don O. Forrest James Va. Spratlen Edmundo L. Carrasco Buster F. Goldbold Vernell Knust Ilva D. Wood Iva Craiz Imogene Jordan Pansy L. Ray Hazel M. Clark Lillian J. Kitchens Jewell J. Russell Doris E. Newman Joe W. Puryear George C. McAuley James T. Edwards Jack E. Clark Timotia Lopez Betty J. Keen Sally S. Roman Caswell A. Strimple Rodolfo R. Sanchez Geneva N. Carpenter Barry G. McCarty Christopher A. Cole Dennis O. Golden Kathryn L. Walden Helen S. Spoert Lila F. Henderson Aurelia K. Briley James D. Deckard Carla DO. Golden Arthur L. Wilson Kristi D. Truefore Clifton J. Lee Carlos Sanchez Stephen D. Hubbard Ruben A. Salgado Mary H. Whisenant Milton D. Shirley June H. Morrison Marie A. Wells Ethel L. Welch Michael Mosquedo James A. Turner Trevor T. Smith Daniel J. Warren Marcie M. McDordald Charles E. Gilmore Jr Severo A. Martinez Sylvia C. Mendoza Frankie G. Campos Neida K. Walker Lucia N. Dunlap Charles R. Shannon Clifton C. Green Chester E. Myers William M. Kelly Lana L. Insel Brenda C. Hubbard Loraine Carrigan Joyce E. Hayes Frances Moya Martha M. Hernandez Nancy A. Adamson Susan G. Babley Mary C. Carrasca Sandra Branson

Eagles Name Officers Set Installation

Jack Jaynes was elected president for 1973 74 in the Fraternal Order of Eagles with a nine year active record. Other officers include Owen Cotton vice president Charles Emerson chaplain Roger Lankford conductor Terry Stilson inside guard John Barton outside guard Joe Hill treasurer Paul Heifner secretary H E McLaurin junior past president three year trustees B F Patterson Tom Ailmond one year trustees James Dolloff Jack Turner. Officers will be installed May 31 at 8 pm in a joint ceremony with the ladies auxiliary.

Jack Jaynes Order of Eagles Jaynes Redbud The Eagles Owen Cotton Charles Emerson Roger Lankford Terry Stilson John Barton Joe Hill Paul Heifner H. £. McLaurin B. F. Patterson Tom Ailmond James Dolloff Jack Turner

Funeral notices from Midland and San Angelo area

Funeral arrangements are pending for J. C. Taylor 53 of 1704 North Hancock who died at Medical Center Hospital after a gas accident. Survivors include his brother Earl Taylor. Clarence H. Birchitt 62 of Midland dies after a long illness with services planned in Throckmorton and Midland. Charlie Spencer 78 of Jacksonville dies in Henderson nursing home. services at Pine Hill Church. Mrs Orrie Journeay 76 of San Angelo to be buried at Fairmount Cemetery after death in a nursing home. Mrs Dorothy Ottaberry 46 of Midland to be buried in Andrews. former lab tech at Permian General Hospital. L E Gene Purvis Midland resident dies in Fort Worth. services pending at Chapel. Mrs Pat Harris Sr 75 of Sanderson dies at Medical Center Hospital. arrangements pending at Janes Funeral Home. Survivors listed for each.

J. C. Taylor North Hancock Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Taylor Fussell Construction Co Earl Taylor Colorado City Clarence H. Birchitt Midland Westside Church of Christ Throckmorton Church of Christ Throckmorton Merriman Funeral Home Newnie W. Ellis J. Warren Jackson Kerrville Hazel Cogburn Pebbie Birchitt Houston Charlie Spencer Jacksonville Pine Hill Christian Church Union Hill Community Funeral Home Spencer Henderson C. F. Spencer Hobbs N.M Roxie Linthicum Orrie Journeay San Angelo Johnson Funeral Fairmount Dorothy Ottaberry Andrews Dorothy Itaberry Andrews Church of Christ Andrews Cemetery Singleton Funeral Home Ottaberry Permian General Hospital Big Lake Andrews Odessa Glenn D. Rhodes Nash Bobby Ransom Carolyn Hoffman Clotee Spears H. M. Spears Brownwood Pat G Mary) Harris Sr Sanderson Janes Funeral Home Ozona Harris Shafter Pat Harris St. James Catholic Church Patrick G. Harris Jr James R. Harris N.C Troy Cruse Wilton Dishman Peggy Sullivan John. P. Scarinell Stanton Bland Dixie Cross Veterans Administration Hospital Big Spring First Baptist Church Evergreen Cemetery Cross Buffalo Gap Clairemont Methodist Church Jackie T. McDurmon Nadine Liefesti Richard Cross Fort Worth Grady Cross Roy Cross Paducah Berry Hill Opal Kiesling Joe Murphy Seary Trinity Memorial Park Mitchell Murphy Jerrie Payne

Illness Claims Odessa Woman Pauline Henderson at 53

Pauline A. Henderson of 1104 Wilson died about 4 20 a m Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after hospitalization since Friday Born December 2 1919 in Texas survivors include her husband LeRoy Funeral arrangements are pending Also in Odessa two other death notices include Diana Stone and Bland Dixie Cross with funeral details and survivors plus Mary Mosley and Joe Murphy noted with service plans and family ties

Pauline A. Henderson Wilson Medical Center Hospital Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Henderson Texas LeRoy Mary Mosley Kermit Mary Mosley Jal N.M Odessa Cooper Funeral Home

Death Probe Inquest Pending in Beaumont Stabbing

Wayne William Ivers a 25 year old Beaumont man died after a stabbing at his ex wife Judy Nance’s home on North Dixie. Justice of the Peace Otis Moore said the inquest verdict is delayed while Odessa police finish their investigation. Three witnesses including Mrs Nance reported Ivers pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed himself during a reconciliation discussion. He died on arrival at Medical Center Hospital at 11 20 p.m.

Wayne William Ivers Beaumont Otis Moore Moore Odessa Ivers Judy Nance North Dixie

Tomorrow In Odessa Events List At Luncheon Halls

A series of noon gatherings in Odessa includes the American Business Club at Inn of the Golden West Coachroom, Odessa Rotary at the Inn ballroom, Tri-Service Lions at Sands Restaurant, and a Law Day Luncheon in Exhibit Hall A at the Ector County Coliseum. RPM ctarTaans Wandson Communite Cantar.

NOON Downtown American Business Club Inn of the Golden West Coachroom Odessa Inn of the Golden West Lions Sands Restaurant Law Day A. Ector County Coliseum

Law Day Fete to feature Texas AG John Hill

Law Day celebration will be held at noon Wednesday in Barn A of Ector County Coliseum with Texas Attorney General John Hill as the featured speaker. The event is sponsored jointly by the Downtown Lions Club Downtown Optimist Club the Odessa Kiwanis Club and the Ector County group.

Texas John Hill Ector County Coliseum Downtown Lions Club Downtown Optimist Club Odessa Kiwanis Club Ector

Hood Junior High Band Booster Meeting Tonight

The Hood Junior High School Band Booster club holds its final meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Hood Band hall. Officers for next year will be elected and plans for the year end are discussed.

Hood Junior High School Hood Band Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sen Gerald L. Warren Florida White House Odessa Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Odessa High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Ector High School Crockett Junior High School Bowie Junior High School San Jacinto Park Nimitz Junior High School California Pam Broadbent Kathy Mateus DWI Treva Marler West Wr Pearhastad James W. McClurkin Pecos John Kennedy North Washington Lyndon Walker North Golder Belmont Clara Giles Hardcastle Kelli Marie Campbell Salinas West County Road Glen Dale Medford Ruth Adam Arrington Palmar Lane Lighrt Dixie and Murephy Jose Maria Herrera Sisto Villalones Harless Damastes Black Andrews LaDonna Davis West Roger Lee Powell Lancaster and Synd Claudine F. Copeland Stoddard Lwnes Lloyd Treadway Lancaster Gene Pellitt Porter Catalina Billy Roger Kennedy East Eighth Patricia Sue Smith Raymond Earl Clement Melody Lane North Texas William Davis Beeese Janssen Matheny Carver Ora Willis Stealin Partes Car Own Simeon Peter Whoodarz East Lauder Damases Grant Debra Lynn Chamirs Sunset Blvd Othe Hamilton Lisht North Goiser Venus Villa Madris Toute Setaha Milley Monahant Damaare Ant Robertson Grimes Grimes Kermit Highway Cera Dee Birdcona Yukon Caswell Strimple Dirie and University — Rhonda Gay Lavathim East Wrest County Road Psth John Chester Moncy Migland Jimmy Lynn Pomroy Crane Damaats New Eagle President Diana Stone Hobbs Diana Stone St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Perry Haven Griffin Funeral Home Margaret McGrath Robert, A. McGrath Hobbs Dailey News-Sun Geoffrey Stone Lisa Jone Leroy Tigue Gary Ind A. K. Arpin Santa Ana Calif RPM ctarTaans Wandson Communite Cantar
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