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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1987
Page
10
Friends of Rev. Walker Bailey and his wife Margaret Peggy Bailey keep vigil as she lies in a coma from an April 22 assault. Friends say they refuse to give up hope, with Peggy described as a fighter and her husband steadfast in faith and support.
A college sweethearts pair from Southern Methodist University married, with the groom later serving as senior minister of one of Dallas's largest congregations.
San Antonio off duty jail guard William Durand, 38, died from a broken neck after falling from a wooden spool while demonstrating safety techniques for about 125 elementary students and his 12 year old daughter at a ranch in northwest Bexar County.
Hammond attorney says decision to appeal the arson conspiracy conviction will be made soon with a Monday deadline to file intent. If no appeal is filed, Hammond may still avoid immediate prison due to possible procedural options. Meanwhile, Hammond faces unrelated municipal court charges from Dec 1986 for attempted theft and assault at a southside grocery store.
Commission chairman Ronald Crain opposes a privately run jail on Second Street saying it harms neighborhoods and may fade as a trend. Newly elected officials Craig Heap and Jim Perkins decline to state votes, while Councilman Dub Kennedy and Mayor Don Carter demand more information and guidelines before deciding. Judy Miller notes Moore's potential legal remedies if the permit is denied.
A San Angelo area activist.listed as a nonprofit organizer seeks QDE status to run amnesty services from an Odessa Midland network. He plans to charge 60 to 150 dollars per application while offering information and civic preparation to applicants in minority precincts to boost voter registration and local participation.
A group named United Citizens for Effective Schools presented about 12 allegations to the superintendent on March 5. The internal investigation interviewed about 25 people, with committee members including Blackshear Elementary Principal Robert McCarley, Sam Gonzalez, Osbelia Rocha, and Gilbert Vasquez replacing Kettlett Crockett at Odessa High School.
Amos and her daughter, injured when a trucker abducted them on I 20 near Colorado City, are in Dallas hospitals for rehabilitation. They receive daily therapy, donations pour in from Texans, and Amos credits the Lord with giving her strength to survive. Doctors pursue tests as they plan a return to normal life with support from family and community.
Kidwell reports about 50 access codes in use with one code racking up $100,000 in unauthorized long distance calls. He cautions that prosecutions are needed to deter thieves, calling it industry wide and likening it to credit card theft. Ron Hughes notes access via dialing into ClayDesta followed by an eight digit code. Blankenship cites Secret Service jurisdiction and notes cross state lines hinder local investigations.
Obituaries announce services for Jessie Casity Hall 80 of Odessa with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, a few survivors and her marriage history. Martina M Subia 83 of Big LakeDies services at United Pentacostal Church with burial at Glen Rest Cemetery, extensive family listed. Maria Reyes Tarango 86 PecosMass at Santa Rosa Church with rosary, many children and grandchildren named. Bernie Norris Cooper 58 Odessa man Funeral at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with burial Sunset Memorial Garden, survivors named.
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