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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1973

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MillsCampaign Cash Link Traced Through Intermediaries

The Post reports a $25,000 contribution to Mills came via intermediaries before reaching Mills' campaign manager. Robert J. Hitt of Morton’s staff received cash from Hugh W Sloan Jr and passed it to Interior official Mary Beall, who handed it to Allison Trealeaven and Rietz Inc. campaign consultants. James L. Webster, Mills' manager, is tied to the chain through Ken Rietz. James Webster was involved in a fatal 1972 crash. Maryland law requires reporting funds received from out of state that fund in state expenditures. Deputy Atty. Gen. Henry R. Lord and State Election Administrator Willard A.

Mills Robert J. Hitt Morton Hugh W Sloan Jr Finance Committee Hitt Mary D. Beall Interior Department Beall Allison, Trealeaven and Rietz, Inc Jim Allison Ken Rietz James L. Webster Allison Midland Tex Webster Maryland Henry R. Lord Willard A

Subsidy Debates Highlight Welfare and Agriculture

Lawmakers clash over federal subsidies with Laney arguing subsidies benefit the food buying public while Short cites welfare abuses and stiff rules. Morris notes unreported funds in beef, Mills honored after death, and questions on how recipients understand welfare rules.

Redneck Clayton Laney Short Office of Economic Opportunity

Odessa Chamber survey nears 7000 mark for potential Meyer plant

The Odessa Chamber of Commerce reported 6948 questionnaires received for the work survey tied to Norwich, Connecticut. Testing and interviews for Meyer’s group begin Monday at 513 North Lee, seeking 150 initial workers with up to eight applicants per job, aiming for a June 15 decision.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce John Meyer Norwich Conn Chamber Ken Prater Gary Brown Meyer Jack Greeley Odessa North Lee Jack Key Brown Key

Odessa Jazz Party Drummer Rosengarden Embraces TV Jazz Life

American intern Bob Rosengarden, music director for the Dick Cavett show, speaks of his lifelong passion for drums and jazz. He reflects on festival roots, TV careers, and a belief that jazz will reach more youth, with praise for Odessa and its festival atmosphere.

Sheila Allee Bob Rosengarden Rosengarden Odessa Dick Cavett Cavett Chicago Elgin

Eight Hurt in Five Auto Wrecks in Odessa Area

Eight people were injured in five traffic crashes in Odessa over Wednesday and Tuesday night, with all victims treated and released from Medical Center Hospital. Incidents included a two car collision at South Crane and Clifford injuring Dorothy Walker and Bueford McGuire, a head on crash at West County Road and University injuring Don Mitchell and Floyd Argo, and a bicycle collision on Muskingum at Eighth injuring Robert Martinez as Fidel Acosta Esparza drove away.

Odessa Medical Center Hospital Dorothy Staudt Walker Royalty South Crane Clifford Bueford Ray McGuire East 49Th Walker McGuire Crane Don Lewis Mitchell Beal West County Road University Floyd Clark Muskingum Martinez Fidel Acosta Esparza North Muskingum. Esparza South Muskingum Eighth

UT system expansion controls prompt tie vote amid clashes

Austin lawmakers debated a bill adding a two-thirds Coordinating Board vote to restrict UT and upper-level university expansion to four-year status. Conferees signed by most parties, but Hoestenbach Cobb Creighton withheld. Senate leader Herring reportedly urged against UTPB Odessa.

Austin University of Texas System Texas College Coordinating Board John Hoestenbach Odessa Senate House Hoestenbach Dean Cobb Amarillo Tom Creighton Mineral Weils Coordinating Board University of Texas Permian Basin Senate Conference Committee Charles Herring Herring

Funeral rites for Fort Worth editor Frank Friauf

Fort Worth editor Frank Friauf 46 longtime Star Telegram editorial page editor died Wednesday. He joined the Star Telegram in 1952 and became editorial page editor in 1972 after a career spanning reporter to suburban editor and city editor with multiple journalism awards. Survivors include his widow two daughters Betsy and Ann and brother John of Rochester New York.

Fort Worth First Presbyterian Church Frank Friauf Friauf Toledo Ohio Amarillo Globe-News Star-Telegram Evening Star-Telegram Betsy Ann John Rochester N.Y

Friday Wreck Claims Second Burns Victim

Ronald Wayne Tucker, 19, of Odessa, died in Denver burns from a one vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 20 near Westbrook. Tucker’s four month old nephew also died en route to hospital. Tucker’s parents survived. Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home handling arrangements. Other obituaries and funeral notices follow for Crane, Bangs, Lubbock, Junction, and Midland residents.

Kermit Ricky Tex) Parker Cowling Motor Co Jal N.M Cooper Funeral Home Chapel Riverside Mangum Okla New Mexico Parker James Jones Kermit’s Memorial Hospital Tex Parker Charles Hill Odessa Tanya Parker Sheryl Parker Fred Parker T.R. Hunter Granite Ronald Wayne Tucker West 49Th University Medical Center Hospital Denver Colo Hubbard Kelly Bennie Waldrep Tucker J. W. Tucker Denver Hospital Mona Tucker Charlotte Waldrep Jeannie Tucker Jim Tucker Lamesa

Odessa Events Following Morning Breakfast Optimists

Tomorrow in Odessa features 7 AM breakfast at Sands Restaurant and noon events at Eastside Rotary Inn of the Golden West Coachroom. An 8 PM baccalaureate service for all high schools is set for the Coliseum, followed by a 7:30 PM performance of Butterflies Are Free at Permian Playhouse.

Dailey D. Brown Jr Bonham Odessa High School OHS Leroy H. Sherman Olin Rimmer North Washington Sherman University of Hawaii Eastside Rotary Inn Golden West Coliseum Permian Playhouse

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