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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1973

Page

2

Hoestenbach Tries to Block UT Permian Basin Change

Odessa representative John Hoestenbach seeks to derail a UT system amendment that would require two thirds board approval for the Permian Basin to become a four year college. He pushes for a conference committee after forcing the measure back to committee. a hearing is planned for Monday.

Austin Odessa John A.hoestenbach University of Texas of Permian Basin Hoestenbach UIT Exas College SsBoard Senate

Girl's Club Honors Two Women Volunteers of the Year

Virginia Cobb and Evelyn Bauman were named Volunteers of the Year at the Girl's Club Banquet of Honors held at Ector High School. Teen of the Year was Carolyn Fields, with Mandie Alexander and Linda Greenwade receiving service awards. The event, part of Girl's Club Week, drew about 400 attendees and featured a Chuck Wagon Gang catered banquet.

Girl’s Club Virginia Cobb Evelyn Bauman Carolyn Fields Ector High School Eastover Monticello Mandie Alexander Snyder Linda Greenwade Mario Rydell Verde Dave Baum Country Club Estates Girl's Club Board of Directors Chuck Wagon Gang 900 South

County court matters include marriages and criminal appeals

Matter of Record lists marriage licenses for nine couples and criminal cases for Rocky Date Bynum and Jack Nelson Gily Jr. with aggravated assault, plus appeals from Municipal Court involving Sharon fondray Strow Inspect T Hart Gary Russell Graham and Linda Gale Payne. District Court shows four divorces and several civil cases including an Industrial Accident Board appeal by Robert Lee Williams. A separate entry notes an appeal by Williams against American & Foreign Insurance Co. for $19 649. In city traffic, Grandview and Leverly James Albert Daves Jr. and Clifton Lawrence suffer light damages. Clements and South Grant see light damages to Alvin Glen Logan and James Oien Cantrell.

John Ross Self Peggy Inez Walker George Richard Abels Jana Lee Stucks Carl Lee Julian Gienda Faye Jenkins Arturo Flores Juanita Salazar Phillin Adrian Hancock Donna Lee Caroll Bowden Tims Maben Ava Nell Pyle James William Breeding Sharon Lee Wallace Tony Richard Pallaner Ofelia Rodriguez Ramirez Teddy Lee McMillan Vickie Gail Clark Rocky Date Bynum Jack Nelson Gily Jr District Court Thelma A. Jones Lloyd Jones Nancie Miller Hansell Wayne Miller Barbara Ann Thomas Hickmott Delmos Lee Hickmott L.V. Miles Jr Mary Jo Miles Darlene Davis Perry He Rivers Robert Lee Williams American & Foreign Insurance Co The Industrial Accident Board Faustino E. Ramos Ernest V. West Odessa Dallas Williams Carl Sewell Motor Co Grandview and Leverly James Albert Daves Jr N. Alleghaney Clifton Lawrence Hudson Clements and South Grant Alvin Glen Logan Summer James Oien Cantrell Laurel

Millionaire Turner and attorney Bailey indicted in Florida

A federal grand jury charged Florida businessman Glenn W Turner and attorney F Lee Bailey with mail fraud and conspiracy in a 28 count indictment tied to the sale of distributorships for three Turner firms. The firms Koscot Interplanetary Dare to Be Great and Glenn W Turner Enterprises, all based in Orlando, were named along with eight other men. Present or former officers or salesmen for the three companies were indicted as well.

Washington Florida Glenn W. Turner F. Lee Bailey Turner Justice Department U.S. District Court Orlando Fla Koscot Interplanetary Inc Dare-to-Be- Great Inc Glenn W. Turner Enterprises Inc

Odessa American publication and subscription rates notice

The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday from 222 East 4th Street Odessa Texas with subscription options. Home delivery by carrier in Odessa costs 2.50 per month, motor route in Ector County 2.80 per month, mail rates 30 per year, 16 for six months, 8.50 for three months, 3 per month, single copy 10 cents daily and 25 cents on Sunday.

Odessa Texas Odessa American East 4Th Street Odessa, Texas Odessa ‘American Ector County

Three Odessans Hurt Rites Pending For Crash Victim

A four month old Odessan died from fatal burns in a fiery single vehicle crash east of Westbrook in Mitchell County. Survivors include Jerry Wayne Tucker and Donald Wayne Tucker in Denver hospitals with third degree burns, Mona Lee Tucker in Odessa, and the victim’s death occurred after the pickup ruptured its gas tank and burst into flames following a sleep related lapse. The crash occurred on IH 20 about a mile east of Westbrook at 2:55 a.m. Friday as the eastbound pickup left the road and struck a culvert. The child died en route to Memorial Hospital in Colorado City.

Westbrook Mitchell County Bobby Joe Waldrep Bennie Waldrep West 49Th University Medical Center Hospital Denver Colo Jerry Wayne Tucker Medical Center Hospital Texas Highway Randy Wilkinson Big Spring Colorado City Wilkinson Memorial Hospital Donald Wayne Tucker

Fleeing Bandit Loses His Shirt

A young bank robber fled east of Austin after taking cash from Elgin National Bank. He wore a red shirt and green pants with one shoe, then was spotted without the shirt, later described as wearing a vest. A DPS helicopter searched the area as authorities pursued the suspect.

Elgin Tex Elgin National Bank Austin Department of Public Safety

Senior Citizen Event At Ector County Coliseum Today

Senior Citizens Day starts at 2 p.m. at the Ector County Coliseum co sponsored by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Ector County and the Odessa Jaycees. Activities include bingo card games dominoes dancing and exhibits with 30 plus prizes from Odessa merchants.

Ector County Odessa Chamber of Commerce Odessa Jaycees Odessa

Two Thefts Investigated In Odessa Police Report

Odessa police Saturday investigated thefts including a $5 bicycle from G Dugan at 4142 Stillwood and an ice chest from J F Marsden at 1100 North Tom ureen. Other items in the mix include a knit shawl from a car on Custer Street, five stereo tapes and a wallet from a high school lot, and a service station burglary with $333 in losses. A free senior dinner appears unrelated to the crimes.

Odessa G. Dugan Stillwood J.F. Marsden North Tom Ureen Kent West County Road Sherman Head Ediy Howell Custer North Texas Susan Reynolds San Jacinto Odessa High School

Death notices for Edwin Stafford Jr and Ed Spear in Abilene and Andrews

Services for Edwin Stafford Jr of Abilene will be 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with burial at 2 p.m. in Stephenville. Stafford, born June 1, 1886, was a Shell Oil Pipeline Co retiree, survived by a widow, daughter, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Ed Spear of Andrews died after a lengthy illness. funeral 3 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Andrews Cemetery. Spear, 81, had lived in Andrews 28 years, previously in Buckeye Arizona and Brownfield, retired as Andrews County employee, formerly a janitor and school bus driver. survivors include wife DeAlloa, three sons, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Edwin Stafford JR Abilene Calvary Baptist Church Stephenville Stafford Shell Oil Pipeline Co Lloyd Bowden Denver City ED Spear Andrews Ed Spear Andrews Permian General Hospital Singleton Funeral Home Spear Buckeye Ariz Bandera Brownfield Andrews County DeAlloa Melvin Spear Odell Spear Ruidoso Billy Spear Wink J.C. Wright Roy Harris

Bank Women Hold Weekend Meeting Here

The National Association of Bank Women's Panhandle and West Texas Division meets Saturday and Sunday in Odessa. Speakers include G W Edwards of Phillips Petroleum on energy and you, Lee D Herring of Grand Prairie State Bank on customer care, and Dr Lee Wilborn of the Texas Bankers Association at a Sunday breakfast. Jean Gray chairs the group. Mrs Hellen Reese is general chair. A separate report notes Rocky Dale Bynum, 18, was charged with driving while license suspended in Ector County and held on a 1900 dollar bond after arrest May 7.

National Association of Bank Women’s Panhandle and West Texas G. W. Edwards Phillips Petroleum Co Petroleum Industry Energy Inn of the Golden West Odessa Country Club Lee D. Herring Grand Prairie State Bank Lee Wilborn Texas Bankers Association The Inn Jean Gray First National Bank Hellen Reese American Bank Ector County Rocky Dale Bynum West Sixth 42Nd Street Odessa

Watergate witness McCord details pressure and trials

McCord says he joined Liddy's burglary plan only after approval by Attorney General Mitchell and White House counsel Dean. He notes political pressure to plead guilty and receive executive clemency, and recounts salary aids and threats to his family as the Watergate coverup unfolded.

aicCord G. Gordon Liddy Committee For the McCord Senate John J. Sirica Ed Thichman White House H. R. Haldeman John N. Mitchell Dean CIA FBI Liddy E. Howard Hunt Hunt Rich Alch William C. Bittman John Caulfield Caulfield Route 355

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