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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
3
The Odessa American reports a letter from four PICS Regents urging reelection and objecting to Midland County push for a Midland campus. It cites expansion costs, bonded indebtedness, and calls for cooperation while backing a UTPB formation and urging timely responses from Odessa and Midland delegations.
The Odessa Board faces calls for resignations after a 13 year old term issue. The college attorney notes state law requires remaining members to note replacements, and there is no law forcing resignations. The discussion centers on governance and the legality of interim appointments.
Three vandalism cases were reported to city police over the weekend. At Ector County Coliseum an intruder pulled a fire extinguisher from the wall and sprayed foam on the floor. A wash basin was torn from a bathroom wall and used in damage noted by Lucille Taylor.
Four individuals were arrested on driving while intoxicated charges over the weekend. Zelma Greenwood, 23, of Lovington, was held in lieu of $1,000 bond after arrest Sunday on the Andrews Highway. George Wesley Wood, 41, of 1411 Woodlawn, was arrested Sunday on Interstate 20 at Dixie and held on $1,000 bond. Tom Coy Reeves, 27, of 904 Lasetter, was arrested Saturday two miles west of the city on Interstate 20 and released under $500 bond. Wesley Weldon Cregg, 61, of 304 North Dolly, was arrested Saturday at Seventh and Graham and released under $500 bond.
A man identified as Row D French, 24, 510 Zeneta, held on $1000 bond after shoplifting. John Johnson, 40, 03 Fas, arrested Sunday on account, admitted to medical center burn injuries from hot water, with $1399 set on account. Doubleday delegation presented in 161st District Court about hospital costs and economic feasibility of the broadcasting project.
In a 1968 press conference the Odessa Midland Chambers of Commerce urged open board meetings to discuss vital matters. They argued the board should examine merits and facts before decisions, noting joint efforts with Midland citizens and Odessa civic leaders. Signed by G Kirk Harding James F Ocker Otto Pavhcek Charles R Perry.
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