Wallace at risk after assassination attempt during campaign
Wallace remains under federal guard in Towson Maryland after an attack while campaigning. Bremer 21 of Milwaukee faces federal charges of assaulting a candidate and a federal officer and Maryland counts of assault with intent to kill. Wallace campaign workers Dora Thompson and Nicholas Zarvos are in hospitals in satisfactory condition after surgery. President Nixon said Walter Reed offers extensive facilities if needed.
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Arthur H. Bremer
Wallace
Itimore County
Towson
Bremer
Milwaukee
Wis
William Bremer
Roger
Maryland
C. Dothard
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Dora Thompson
Holy Cross
Nicholas Zarvos
Secret Service
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Zarvos
Eugene Leland Memorial Hospital
Hyattsville
Walter Reed
Nixon
Arms Trade Proposals Shelved at Geneva Disarmament Talks
Washington officials say the United States has no new concrete proposals to curb conventional arms trade, ending two of three Nixon era goals for the Geneva conference. They note broad regional limits face little interest and warn that supplier nations would lose market share if they pause sales.
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Washington
U.S
United States
Committee On
Soviet Union
France
Great Britain
Middle East
Latin America
South Asia
Africa
Southeast Asia
Odessa Native Receives Navy Leadership Award
An Odessa native, Duncan, 32, receives the Admiral tde V. Ricketts Award for Inspirational Leadership by a Navy enlisted man. Presented at the Navy annual convention, the honor credits him with saving the Garcia Ocean Escort from a breakdown at sea and initiating a design change later used on other Garcia class ships. Duncan has 14 years in the Navy, is the son of Mr. Sue, and is married with two sons. R.A. John Owen Daniel, 63, of 1512 Doran Drive, posted $1,000 bond after a Tuesday incident near Odessa. bond set by Justice Purifoy.
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Odessa
Tde V. Ricketts
Navy
Navy of the
United States
Doer Neninist
USN
Duncan
Amavy
Oetsa
Bsue
Plan Smallwood
R.A
John Owen Daniel
Doran Drive
Oma
Daniel
Torth
U.S
Justice of
Berecces
Purifoy
Accidental Gunshot Wounds Odessa Man
A 20 year old Odessa man was listed in satisfactory condition at Medical Center Hospital with an apparently accidental gunshot wound to the right foot. Jackie Perkins reported hearing a noise outside his home and upon investigating, the rifle discharged accidentally as he returned indoors.
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Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
Jackie Perkins
West Ada
Two Odessa youths treated after school and home fights
Two Odessans were treated at the Medical Center Hospital emergency room for injuries from separate fights. Burt Stringer, 16, reported rib pain after his opponent allegedly fell on him during a scuffle at Odessa High School. Steve Green, 25, from 314 South Jackson, said he was hurt in a fight at his home. No charges were filed Thursday in either case.
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Medical Center Hospital
Burt R. Stringer
Burt Stringer
San Carlos
Odessa High School
Feli Onim
Steve Green
South Jackson
Marfa Students Lead In 1972 Graduates And Sailplane Race
Marfa High School names Colleen Wall valedictorian and Cathy Covington salutatorian for the 1972 class. Wall holds a 93.5 average, National Honor Society member, FTA president, and Democracy in Action delegate, among other activities. Covington, four-year NHS member, led Junior Historians and band activities, with Merit Scholarship commendation. In Akron, Ohio six sailplane derby contestants face weather delays but may fly today, aiming for Frederick, Maryland, as simon Butts reports.
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Marfa
Marfa High School
Colleen Wall
Cathy Covington
Miss Wall
Jay Wall
Future Teachers of America
Howard Payne College
Marfa High
Covington
Regrati
Junior Historians
Marfa Shortham
Combo
Future Teachers and
Akron, Ohio
Edward Butts
Smirnoff Sailfs Cay
Frederick
Miers
Akron-Canton
Latrobe
Butts
Nalive
Los Angeles
Wally Scott
Dessa. Tex
Ross Biegieb
Las Vegas
Nev
John Ryan
Phoenix
Ariz
AJ. Smith
Dermit
Einer Enevoldson
Palmdale
Calif
Paul Bikle
Lantaster
Probation Given To Odessa Man In Theft Case
Elmer Ray Graves pleaded guilty in 70th District Court on April 29 2015 in North Tom Green to theft charges and received three years probation. Graves was accused of stealing a 24-watt battery from a Bates Well Service truck at company yards 3513 Mankins. Assistant Jim Bobo prosecuted. Glenn Pipes defended. Graves testified he had no prior felony convictions. Remaining evidence was admitted by stipulation.
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Elmer Ray Graves
North Tom Green
70Th District
Graves
Bates Well Service
Mankins
Jim Bobo
Atorney
Glenn Pipes
Odessa Woman Held in Theft on Fugitive Warrant
Ruth Ann Drafahl, 21, of 2407 North Tom Green Odessa is jailed in Ector County on a $3,500 fugitive bond after police arrested her on a Vancouver Washington grand larceny warrant. The arrest occurred in Odessa on Andress Highway at 12:05 am.
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Odessa
Ector County
Beme
Vancouver Wash
Ruth Ann Drafahl
North Tom Green
Andress Highway
Washington
Permian Basin Genealogical Society to Meet at Library
The Permian Basin Genealogical Society plans a meeting Monday at p.m in the Ector County Library. Mrs. Davis Thayer from the University of Texas at Permian Basin will discuss the Learning Resources Center facilities and availability. Public invited.
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Permian Basin Genealogical Society, Inc
Ector County
Davis Thayer
Uniersity of Texas
Perman
Boys Arrested After Pinball Machine Break-In
A 13 year old boy was arrested at the Continental Bus Station for breaking into a pinball machine using a key. Police say he may be part of three youths who have been opening vending machines around town taking contents and change. The keys belonged to Bishop Music Co of Odessa, likely removed during a repair job. Juvenile authorities released him to his parents and investigators planned to question the other two youths.
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Continental
North
Texas
Bishop Music Co
Odessa
Fay to Visit Odessa During Governor Runoff Campaign
Albert Fay of Houston, Republican primary runoff candidate for governor, will speak in Odessa on Friday. He plans an informal coffee reception at 1509 Sandalwood from 4 to 6 p.m. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J C Chancellor. Fay faces Late Sen. Henry Grover of Houston in the runoff.
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Albert Fay
Houston
Odessa
Sandalwood
J.C. Chancellor
Fay
Sen
Henry Grover
Trial of Ex Odessan Officials Continues With 27 Witnesses
In Midland the federal court case against Kenneth L. Musgrave and Marshall Womack proceeded with about 27 government witnesses testifying over two days. Prosecutors allege Womack obtained two loans totaling 1.46 million dollars via inflated collateral from Teds Home Savings and Loan, tied to Musgrave as former Odessa Savings chairman. The pair were previously convicted in Pecos and later had convictions set aside, with new trials ordered by the Fifth Circuit. Judge John H. Wood Jr. is holding night sessions to finish the case, which may stretch into next week.
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John EB. Clark Jr
Odessa
Hal Lambert
Aan
John H. Wood Jr
San Antonio
Two Arkansans Hurt as I 20 Tractor-Trailer overturns
Two Arkansans suffered minor injuries when a truck tractor and semi-trailer overturned seven miles west of Midland on Interstate 20. Passenger Geral caster from Pine Bluff was listed in satisfactory condition with a lacerated lip. driver Joe D. Harkness of North Little Rock was treated for minor injuries and released. The crash occurred as the eastbound rig failed to avoid a slowed car and left the road, overturning after striking a bar ditch while carrying 600 cartons of fetluce.
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Midland
Arkansans
Interstate 20
Ing
Geralcaster
de Pine Bluff
Ark
Midland Memorial Hospital
Joe D. Harkness
North Little Rock
Oxbs Way
Robert Pe
Petty
Texon Reunion Slated June 11 at Big Lake Park
The fourth Texon Reunion is set for June 11 in Big Lake Park picnic area. Bertha Deiz and Fem Kosel are in charge. Kosel notes no special program, only a noon barbecue. About 500 are expected, with many Texon families and long-time residents attending.
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TEXON
Big Lake Park
Bertha Deiz
Fem Kosel
Kosel
Biglake
Rose
Texan
West Texas
Odessan Charged in Forgery Case
Charles Wayne Baker, 22, of 509 Clifford, Odessa, remained in Ector County jail Sunday on a charge of forging a $10 check. He was arrested after allegedly passing the forged instrument at Everybody’s No 1, 1017 South Graham. Justice of the Peace J A Purifoy presided during the preliminary proceeding.
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Charles Wayne Baker
Clifford
Ector County
Dal Pastsday
Aker
South Gramton
Justice of the Peace
J. A Purifay
Baker
Record of Kelton Dunn et al in county court matters
A court record item lists numerous case filings across strict and regular divisions including divorces and civil actions. It names defendants and plaintiffs such as Kelton Ray Dunn Deana Key Mann Darcy Lambert Phyvitis Lee Karey Benwithelm Bordford Jo Bed a Owen Dolvn Celeste Charles Woods Rice Patterson SMG Tammy Lee Kennon Sherry Elning Danny Love Corte June Henderson Rickey Dale Stantey Janice Barnhill and Gerald Ervin. Births and traffic accidents are also noted with several names and addresses. The document reflects municipal and county court proceedings, admissions and several listed cases.
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Kelton Raydunn
Deana Key Mann
Darcy Lambert
Phyvitis Lee
Karey Benwithelm
Bordford
Jo Beda
Owendolvn Celeste
Charles Woods
Rice
Patterson Smg
Tammy Lee Kennon
Sherry Elning
Danny Ray Lovend Corte
June Henderson
Rickey Dale Stantey
Janice Ann Barnhill
Gerald D. Ervin
Ann Collerd
Biest National Bank of Odesas
Thomas Frankin Roseault
On & Oe
Five Juveniles Held In Thefts
Five juveniles were arrested for shoplifting at Payless Shoes on East Eighth. Suspects took a pair of boots valued at 20 dollars. They were released to their parents after speaking with juvenile officers. Three girls on West County Road were accused of stealing two belts and mascara valued at 8.33 dollars. They were counseled and released to their parents.
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East Eighth
Eturn
Cheers
West County Road
McKim Memorial Event Speaker Heads Memorial Day in Odessa
District Judge R L McKim will speak at the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day service in Odessa on May 30 at 6 30 p m. The event includes laying of wreaths on tombstones by 23 civic organizations and Taps by a bugle corps with Jay H Mehaffey as master of ceremonies.
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R. L. McKim
American Legion-Veterans of Foreign
Two Named In Damage Suits
Two damage suits were filed in 7h Desiria Court on Thursday. Robert C. Wright of Odessa seeks 1779 dollars from Petro Construction Co of Austin for equipment damage blamed on alleged blazing at a site in Ector County on August 12. Roy Alford Threat Jr. of Odessa sues Ace Carl Jones for 22500 dollars over a May 30, 1970 auto mishap in the 1600 block of East Second.
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Robert C. Wright
Odessa
Petro Construction Co
Austin
Roy Alford Threat Jr
Ace Carl Jones
East Second
Burglary Probed at Center Laundromat on Kermit Highway
Police investigate a break in at Center Laundromat 2821 Kermit Highway. Thieves escaped with 36 bottles of soda pop 30 boxes of soap a clock and 2.75 in change.
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Center Laundromat
Kermit Highway
Deaths Odessa Worker Dies Of Burns
Odessa welder Garcia 909 Zacatecas died from burns received at work while assisting a coworker on a sewing project. He collapsed at the hospital at noon and authorities are reporting the incident as work related.
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Odessa
Garcia
Zacatecas
Local Woman Minnie Brown rites set in Texas
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie M. Brown, aged about 61, will be held at the Tomet Bap in James Chuck with burial in the Odemua Cemetery. Paul A. Rix Funeral Home is handling arrangements. She died after a long illness at Medical Center Hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Whities of Chawchillah, Calif., and Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Seaside, Calif., plus two nephews.
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Minnie M. Brown
James Chuck
Odemua
Paul A. Rix
At. Wetrenty
Medical Center Hospital
Emsnadie Orieess
Texas
The
Baptist Church
Maggie Whities
Chawchillah
Calif
Ethel Johnson
Seaside
Morgan
Jack R. Merrill
EL Paso
West Texas
Southwestern
Ital
Liett
Bernice Morelars
Ocessa
Lenton A. Brunson
Midland
Abilene
Merrills
Jeral
University of Texas
Mannequin Manor
Jack
Jack B. Merrill
Miami
Fla
Ross M. Merrill
Oberlin
Ohio
Carroll Hill
Clearmont
Odessa
W. M. Hill
East 31St
Haden Barrow
G. W. Walker
Pereshire
Center Rapital
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Garcla
Saar
Ascension of the Home
St. J 'S Catholic Church
Hubbard-Kelly
Grand Saline
Wilburn Bill Baucom
Brownwood
Methodist Church In
Fort Worth
Order of the Eastern Star
Cross Plains
Pleas Of Guilty Bring Fines In Ector County Court
Two area men pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Wednesday in Ector County Court before County Judge Michael Barney. Neither defendant was assessed jail time. Donnie Raysen Monahans admitted charges of men vs wil eyo and was not sentenced to jail.
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Ector County
Michael Barney
Donnie Raysen Monahans
Wil Eyo
Odessa community events and venues schedule
Tomorrow in Odessa features a 7 AM breakfast at Sands Restaurant with Optimists and Eastside Rotary. Noon Odessa Optimists meeting also at Sands Restaurant, plus 10 AM Hi Spot Youth Center event at 10th and MacArthur and a Veterans of World War I gathering at Barracks 1857.
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Sands
Eastside Rotary
Odessa Optimists Sands
Hi Spot
10Th and
MacArthur
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Homer C. Watson
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Oliver Scott
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Richard A. Whitworth
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Eastland
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Giena M. Werali
Green
Zoe R. Duckwitz
Beechwood
Graham
Jack G. Harvey
Morin McKenney
James B. Gannon
Merril
Ratly
Pula
John W. Leed Jr
U.S. District Court
Temple University Law School
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