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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1983

Page

2

Storms whip across northern states with heavy snow in Montana

Storm swept from the Rockies toward Montana burying up to four feet of snow and closing dozens of highways. Nebraska reports up to five inches of rain with hail as storms roll across the Plains. Nine inches fell in six hours in Lander Wyoming while visibility dropped to zero in Evanston. Snow touched Idaho and New York, with strong winds and power outages in California. One death due to exposure is reported in Montana as officials warn of continued dangerous conditions.

Associated Press Rockies Montana Nebraska Plains Lander Wyo Evanston Idaho Sheriff's Office Lincoln County Neb Sutherland Kaw California Los Angeles Malibu New York New England Great Lakes States Ohio Valley

Weather forecast and rainfall events across Texas with flood watches

Partly cloudy and cool in Odessa with a low near 60 and south winds. Flash flood watches posted as thunderstorms dump heavy rain and hail across East and Central Texas, Marble Falls reporting six inches and hail in Austin area. Widespread street flooding and power outages noted in East Texas counties. National Weather Service data shows highs around 91 and lows near 58, with extended West Texas forecast for mild changes and varied Panhandle to Big Bend temperatures.

Odessa Texas Hill Marble Falls Austin Anderson Cherokee Counties East West Texas Panhandle Big Bend

Nun resigns order heads Michigan welfare post

Agnes Mary Mansour, leader of Michigan welfare, resigns from her order but will remain as head of the department amid church pressure over Medicaid abortions. She received church dispensation Tuesday night after a Vatican meeting.

Lansing Mich Michigan Agnes Mary Mansour Vatican

Snyder Texas man dies in MO one car crash near Craig

William Allen Fitzgerald a 26 year old Snyder Texas man was killed in a one car crash on U S 59 two miles south of Craig Missouri He was alone in the southbound vehicle which crossed into the northbound lane on a curve then left the road and overturned in a field.

Craig, Mo Snyder, Texas Craig Missouri Highway Patrol William Allen Fitzgerald Fitzgerald U.S. 59

Odessa American postal billing and delivery notice

A faded notice from The Odessa American outlines home delivery, Sunday editions, and mail subscription rates. It lists address details, post office registration, and contact numbers for delivery problems with service hours and pricing for daily and Sunday editions.

Odessa American Fourth Street Odessa Texas P.O Lyr

Indictment Filed Over Misuse of County Funds in 1982 Case

The State moved to indict after Hirsch argued turning over evidence could violate Hud son’s Fifth Amendment rights. Official misconduct charges were filed in 1611th Judicial District Court and 244th Judicial District Court regarding Hudson on or about March 2, 1982, allegedly taking or misapplying at least $10,000 in Ector County funds.

Hirsch Hudson 1611St Judicial District Court 244Th Judicial District Court Ector County State of Texas

Tax office embezzlement probe active as audit continues

The grand jury probing possible embezzlement from the tax assessor collector’s office began March 3 and was discharged, with District Attorney Mike Holmes noting parts remain, including a current audit by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts of the ad valorem division.

Tax Office Ater Mike Holmes Holmes Texas’ Comptroller of Public Accounts Ad Valorem

Judge stunned by criticism over manslaughter verdict in Chin case

DETROIT AP The Wayne County judge who handed probation and fines to two men convicted of manslaughter in Vincent Chin's fatal beating says he is stunned by the criticism. Judge Charles Kaufman notes years of vilification and calls it a routine outcome of Recorder's Court and circuit court. Ronald Ebens and stepson Michael Nitz faced second degree murder charges in the death of Vincent Chin, 27.

Detroit Wayne County Charles Kaufman Recorder’s Court Circuit Court Ronald Ebens Michael Nitz Vincent Chin

Winn County tax chief faces indictments over cash handling

Indictments target Curtis G. Winn the Ector County tax assessor collector amid allegations of cash mismanagement following a 1981 audit. Grand jury proceedings ran March 3 to Tuesday with evidence from Texas Rangers the Comptroller and the district attorney. Ater said Fuller will decide on temporary removal if Winn is found guilty.

State Highway Department Ector Ater Texas Rangers Texas’ Comptroller of Public Accounts Ector County District Attorney’s Office Winn 70Th Judicial District Court Holmes Elston Ford Patsy Hunt Ford Hunt 143Rd Judicial District Larry Fuller Fuller R.L. McKim Elm Faris & Company Odessa Tax Office Therby Curtis G. Winn

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