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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1972

Page

2

Similar backgrounds link Oswald Sirhan Bremer in profile

New York AP profile notes Arthur Bremer parallels with Lee Harvey Oswald and Sirhan B. Sirhan. A psychiatrist cites impulse, alienation and world changing motives in assassins. Bremer, 21, was charged with shooting George Wallace. Sirhan RFK shooter at 24. Oswald JFK shooter at 23.

New York Arthur H. Bremer Lee Harvey Oswald Sirhan B. Sirhan Justice Department Bremer Alabama George C. Wallace Wallace Laurel MD. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Oswald John F. Kennedy Dallas David Abrahamson Abrahamson

Fog Grounds Contestants in Akron Flight Delays

Sly Smirnoff Sailplane Derby hopefuls failed to launch Monday at Akron Canton Airport due to heavy rain and again Tuesday because of fog. The field, led by Wally Scott of Odessa, Texas, includes Ross Biegleb of Las Vegas, John Ryan of Phoenix, A. J. Smith of Detroit, Elmer Enevoldson of Palmdale, and Paul Bikle of Lancaster, California, with a noon resumption planned after the fog lifts.

Akron Ohio Sly Smirnoff Latrobe Akron-Acanton Wally Scott Odessa Tex Ross Biegleb Las Vegas John Ryan Phoenix Ariz A. J. Smith Detroit Elmer Enevoldson Palmdale Calif Paul Bikle Lancaster

Cancer Unit Elects Higbee as Leader at Meeting

Dr. J. Marvin Higbee, UT Permian Basin aide, becomes president of the Ector County Unit of the American Cancer Society after Tuesday's annual gathering at the Inn of the Golden West. New officers include Mrs. J. R. Hudson, vice president, Mrs. Charlies Wiles, secretary, and Glen M. Atkins, treasurer. Speaker Dr. Robert D. Moreton of M. D. Anderson Hospital cited a 43 percent national cancer cure rate and urged early diagnosis with illustrative slides while noting the local Crusade raised about $811,600, near last year but short of the $16,500 goal.

J. Marvin Higbee University of Texas of Permian Basin Ector County American Cancer Society Higbee Inn of the Golden West J. R. Hudson Charlies Wiles Glen M. Atkins Robert D. Moreton M. D. Anderson Hospital

Odessa Chamber Niles Urges Highway Improvements and Extensions

Odessa Chamber of Commerce directors approve upgrades for 42nd Street extensions to Midland and Knox, a Spur for Grandview Avenue, a new route to Amistad Dam and Del Rio, and better access to the U S Post Office. They seek FM 1936 south of I 20, an interchange at US 8 and Loop, and parkway extensions to serve the Municipal Industrial Park and Moss Road. A study to improve downtown traffic and a 125 acre Odessa Industrial Development site for a new plant are noted.

Odessa Pool Road 42Nd Street Amistad Dam del Rio Knox Avenue Senangeighways E Lamesa Moss Road U.S Coea Odessa Industrial Development Corporation

Mishap at Work Injures Local Worker

Ollie G. Chester, 66, of Route 3, injured at his job when his right hand was caught in a rotary table. The tips of his middle and ring fingers were amputated. He had surgery late Tuesday and was listed in the hospital on Wednesday.

Ollie G. Chester Route 3 Heaneachel Chener

County Court Marriage Licenses and District Court Divorces

County issued marriage licenses for Jack Lawrence Scott to Brenda Kay McCorkie, Frank Russell Hughes to Karen Sue Richardson, Wayland Hasket Griffith Jr. to Janice Lee Denison, and Rixie Leroy Sipes to Judith Ann McFarland. District Court docket lists divorces Richard and Looney, Nancy Ramirez Gonzales with Herbert Lara Gonzales. civil suit Permian Bank & Trust vs. ear H. Jolliffee Jr. Medical Center Hospital notes May 16 patient admissions and discharges, several births, and births listed with detailed patient names. City traffic reports detail multiple accidents across blocks including North Whitaker, Dover, West Clements, and Andrews Highway with injuries and damages.

Jack Lawrence Scott Brenda Kay McCorkie Frank Russell Hughes Karen Sue Richardson Wayland Hasket Griffith Jr Janice Lee Denison Rixie Leroy Sipes Judith Ann McFarland S District Richard &. Looney Aliene F. Looney Nancy Ramirez Gonzales Herbert Lara Gonzales Earl Glenn Davis Clara Bell Davis Permian Bank & Trust Ear H. Jolliffee Jr Medical Center Hospital Wene Giuntela Erma Czimmeri Suuvov Bussell Marvin H. Owen Alfred J. Henson Willie V. Beauchamp Brianb. Richardson Grace 0. Meyers Joyce M. Vaughan Gilly H. Mickle Jr W. J. Deeds Dima F. Guster Fredia H. McFadden Brenda Renee Steven W. Steen Willie D. Creear Michael R. Watts Duncan C. King George R. Giddens Thomas C. Wolfe Billy Jean Nichols Edith F. Young William E. Grant Johnny Barrera Kenneth J. Avary Michael D. Pettigrew Albert G. Roper Lawrence T. Scogin Charles Montgomery Wilson Cory Cochran Robert G. Jackson Anthony Cobos Lupe Franco Dennie Wayne Tucker Sirths

Man Faces 2 Charges In Odessa Case

A 26-year-old Hong Kong resident remained jailed in Ector County on two charges. The suspect, held since January 1971 in Harris County, is accused of theft by false pretext for a suit not delivered and passing a forged check at the Inn of the Golden West on October 5, 1970. Bond set at 3000 dollars for theft and 2000 dollars for the forgery.

Hong Kong China Ector County Een Naling Mie Odessa Houston Ector Couty Grand Jury Harris County E. E. Broadway Chisum Broadway Inn of the Golden West

Pair Enter Guilty Pleas

Felten and another suspect arrested May 27 near 21st and Maple by Odessa police officers who said they partnered in a crime and pleaded guilty to related charges.

Felten Odessa

Odessa adds patrolman Dee Alford Johns to force

Dee Alford Johns aged 21 from Route 1 joins the Odessa Police Department as a patrolman, starting at a monthly salary of 560 dollars.

Odessa Dee Alford Johns Route 1

Former Odessa resident dies of heart attack in Midland

Alfred Waddell 59 former Odessa resident and Mutual Pipe and Supply district manager died after a heart attack in Midland He lived in a company house south of Midland on Rankin Highway He was born April 7 1913 in Menard and served in World War I He survived by four sisters and will be buried in Menard Cemetery after services at Mission Funeral Chapel in Menard

Sirhan Bremer Milwaukee Oswald Brewer Jordan Delores Wasche New Orleans Midland Odessa Midland Memorial Hospital Alfred Waddell Mutual Pipe and Supply Co Does North Oee Rodman Supply Co Waddell Rankin Highway Epeeeh West Illinois Mee Menard Europe Dortha Williamson Junction Elizabeth Flowers B. Somerford Lora Livingston Bellville Mission Funeral Chapel Maye Quesenberry Maye Aaron L. Mitchell Muleshoe Singleton-Ellis Funeral Hollis Okla Lloyd Quesenberry Moore Jose Longoria Seagraves St. Paul Catholic Church John Howlett Brownfield Webb Longoria Seserhoes Hospital Zapata Alejos Rael Mike Delfino Antonio Jose Lon Jr Rafela Sanchez Celilia Zela Jacoba Herrera Mati Goals Elda V Windsor Colo Maria Gonzales J. A. Leggett Menard First Baptist Church J.A Martha Sue) Leggett Sanderson Juan Trejo Buston Santa Rita Janes Funeral Home Ozona Bustos Enrique Bustos Roberto Bustos Mike Bustos Lesica Bustos Romasa Rivera Jeff Harris Sonora Jeff Emma) Harris Psi Hudspeth Hopital Ae Escord P.m First U Church Ratliff-Kerbow Funeral Home Mississippi Milam County Bill Harris Monahans Pete Harris Buster Harris Big Lake Carl Harris Terlingua

Girl Scouts Set Ceremony In Odessa At Cameron School

The Yucca Neighborhood Council in Odessa will host its annual fly up ceremonies at 6 30 p m Friday in Cameron School Elementary cafeteria with a covered dish supper. Entertainment includes a talent show by Brownies Girl Scouts and Cadettes. about 200 people expected.

Yucca Odessa Girls Scouts Cameron School Brownies

Permian High Senior Talent Show Set for Thursday

Permian High School hosts its annual senior talent show at 8 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. About 550 students participate in circus themed acts in costumes. Proceeds fund a gift from the class of 1972. Tickets at the door cost $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.

Permian High

Tomorrow In Odessa Evening schedule and venues

Odessa tomorrow schedule lists noon events at downtown Lions Inn of Golden West Ballroom and Sands Restaurant for Civitan and Sandhills American Business Club. Evening gatherings include Basin Lions at Basin Lions Den and Texas Lafe Guard unit at National Guard Armory. Other meetings feature West Texas Gem and Mineral Society at Broncho Chevrolet and Paul G Mahoney VFW Post 4372 at VFW Hall.

Downtown Lions Inn of Golden West Sandhills Sands Texas Lafe Guard Odessa National Guard Armory SRE West Texas Gem and Mineral Society West Second

Tire Damage at Ray's Burger Barn Window Break-In

Police reported a window pried at Ray's Burger Barn 1621 Grant. A 1966 car owned by Freddie Hart at 1621 Grant had a severed gas tank. Tires were slashed on Cary Shoemaker's car at 25 Comberland.

Ray's Burger Barn Grant Freddie Hart Cary Shoemaker Comberland

Suspect Held For Forgery in Ector County

Rocky Lucas of 511 East Soh was held Wednesday morning by Ector County deputies on forgery and passing charges. He allegedly passed two checks for 13 dollars 18 cents at Chestell's Radio and Television on May 10. The Justice of the Peace set Lucas' bond.

Wednesdar Rocky Lucas East Soh Ector County

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Marine Corps Fred E. Blue Jr Kennedy Theodore Bremer Robert Kennedy Doyce Dower Snoopy Doyce J. Kenneth Gower North McKinney Big Spring Cancer Unit American Legion Earl McKinzee Lubbock Jim Carson Howard Wagner North Tom Green Don Ray Vauahan North Bonefield Anthony R. Kaferte Johnny Nimmons San Carlos Bov One O. Bassett Custer North Whitaker Shirley W. Rhodes 20Th Svivia R. Chapman Svivia Chapman Bonham and Dover William 1 Johnston East 43Rd Texas Jesus W. Muniz 14Th Jackson Gary Gary W West Bev Oaks Louie A North Golder West Clements Gloria G Arreguy Det Rio Ang Rite Perkins South Brough East County Road Parker Leonard King Castle Road North Sam Houston Juar T. Meves Dire Lynn Hunter Midland M~ace Munot North Texas Anna ¢ Gullman Rita T Treadaway San Jacinto South Dixie Charles R Hamilton South Lee Ray Bateman Jr el Paso Andrews Highway Joel D Con Walnut Randy C Howard East 35Th East University Loop Mary C Huber North Jefferson Turner Mary Huber Washington Necith Roy J Cox Margaret G Reynolds Arthur Spruce Stephen F. Renfro Melody Lane Rentro Carrel East 37Th Linda Carlton Crescent Karen Townsend Papewood Terry D. Cox Goldsmith Claudia O. Johnson Minnie M. Brown South Hancock Rix Funeral Home Dee Quanaha The Baptist Church Maggie Whittles Chawchillah Ethel Johnson Seaside Juan Trejo Bustos Girl Scouts Constance J. Pigman PECOS Jance J. Pigman Safford Pecos Vneral Home Jose Hernandez Pecos Jose Hernandez Santa Rosa Catholic Church Santa Rosa Pecos Funeral Home Hernandez Portales N. M Timoteo Jose Jr Margaret Nativ Phillip Melton West 12Th Odessa High Don Norton West 24Th East Eighth Mars E. B. Weaver East 55Th Steve Currie West 26Th Lucianda S. Watson Prairie Rose N. Park North Hancock Evening Lions Sands Restaurant Basin Lions Basin Lion's den South Paul G. Mahoney VFW East 63Rd VFW Hall
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