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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1972

Page

2

Nixon heads to Moscow for two part nuclear pact talks

President Nixon arrives in Moscow for talks with Brezhnev and Kosygin as officials outline a two part agreement on limiting strategic weapons and advancing Soviet American trade. The visit includes Khrushchev era era? No. Note: Nixon plans to meet Podgorny and Aleksandrov and attend a Bolshoi Swan Lake performance.

Nixon U.S Brezhnev Nikolai V. Podgorny Alexei N. Kosygin Andrei Aleksandrov Henry Kissinger Kissinger

Long Ordeal Ends as Robber Held on Flight to Waco

Police say armed robber Fuqua freed himself after a tense standoff. An undetermined amount of money was taken. Fuqua and hostage Mrs Roberts flew from Meacham Field Fort Worth with Fort Worth police escort to Braniff terminal. Detained later for charges. bond denied.

A P Vahaltk Dallas Fuqua Glenn Gibson Waco Bond Roberts Meacham Field Fort Worth Braniff Burleson Tex

Stalled Car Detains Texas & Pacific Train Near Odessa

A mobile car stopped Train No. 61 along the Texas & Pacific Railway near Odessa after a passerby reported a vehicle on the tracks across from the Ramada Inn. Deputies, police, and troopers secured the area, and a wrecker removed the car from the roadbed. Destination and motive remained unclear.

Texas & Pacific Railway Dessa Odessa Ramada Inn East Second Texas Highway

Ozona Judge Denies Bid To Oust Commissioner From Ballot

A district judge refused Armando Reina’s injunction to keep Jess Marley off the June 3 runoff ballot. Reina argued Marley lacks official residence in Precinct 1 while Marley claims residence in Precinct 2 and at a ranch in Precinct 1. The petition was filed by Reina's Odessa attorney Richard Abalos and the judge denied relief pending appeal.

OZONA Jess Marley Marley Armando Reina Reina Odessa Richard Abalos Mares Qyns

Five Fire Calls Answered in Odessa Area Incident

Odessa fire department responded to five calls including a blaze at 405 North order home of Gary Mayne Chern damaging attic and a car fire involving tires near Midland. The Major Saighter blaze near the Sid Richardson carbon black plant west of Odessa caused no property loss.

Odessa Nednesdar Gary Mayne Chern North Winng Saginia

County Court Marriage Licenses and Criminal Cases Summary

Marriage licenses issued for James H Catlaway and Vicky J Leonard, Gary L Yearny and Welte L Myer, Melvin L Jarrell and Donnie E AAusick, Gordon R Pruitt and Helen B Bledsoe, Jimmy D Thrush and Roxie D Wright. Criminal cases filed include Milton L Golf for carrying a weapon and driving while intoxicated, Kennett D Beene and William J Johnson for aggravated assault. District Court divorces filed include Edna M Moore vs Willam E Moore, Ruth Hinkie vs Marold H Hinkle, William E Moore vs Eona M Moore, Deborah R Howsey vs Robert J Howsey, Rudolph W Tew vs Ottla Tew.

James Howard Catlaway Vicky Jear Leonard Gary Lee Yearny and Welte Leat Myer Melvin Lee Jarrell Donnie Elsie Aausick Gordon Ray Pruitt Helen Butt Bledsoe Jimmy Douglas Thrush Roxie Dean Wright Milton Lee Golf Kennett Ruth Hinkie Marold E Hinkle William Ernest Moore Eona Mae Moore Deborah Rat Howsey Robert John Howsey Rudolph Willam Tew Ottla Tew

Jury Deliberations Continue in Midland Embezzlement Trial

Jurors in the $1.5 million embezzlement case of Kenneth Musgrave and Marshall Womack began day two of deliberations after the defense rested. Judge John H. Wood Jr. planned a rapid Midland return if a verdict came before 3:30 p.m., with prior convictions overturned by the Fifth Circuit leading to new trials.

Midland Kenneth Musgrave Marshall Womack U. S John H. Wood Jr San Antonio Wood Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Womack Musgrave Home Savings Association of Odessa Pecos

Midland nurses attend Cardiac Care Symposium at Disneyland Hotel

Celna Harris head nurse at Midland Memorial Hospital and Rose Jewell on service director wall head to Anaheim Thursday and Saturday for a three day Cardiac Care Symposium sponsored by the Orange County Heart Association. Harris helped develop MMH coronary care unit and, with Jewell, now leads a four week training course in coronary nursing for area nurses.

Mnplant Celna Harris Midland Memorial Hospital Rose Jewell Wall Heain Anaheim Cail Oranges County Heart Association Disneyland Hotel Harris Jewell Midland Memoral

Bitten by Dog Incident Report in Vernon

David Edwards reported he was bitten by a dog on 4135 East Cord. The bite occurred midweek and he was treated and released from the emergency room after sustaining the injury as claimed. Vernon Edwards provided the account of the incident.

David Edwards Vernon Edwards East Cord Medical Center Hospital

McCamey Junior Rodeo Set With Parades and Shows

The tenth annual McCamey Junior Rodeo will open Friday at the fairgrounds with performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. A Saturday parade led by the Upton County Sheriff’s Posse will feature Boy and Girl Scout troops and baseball teams in uniform. Contests include calf roping, breakaway, ribbon roping, barrel racing, pole bending, and more across three age divisions. Trophies will be awarded to the top three in each division and all-around honors.

Mccamey Fairgrounds Iraan Upton County Sheriff's Posse Bev Crhinsach

Man Fined For Petty Theft In Odessa

An 18 year old Odessa man Evaristo Pineda pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to petty theft and stayed jailed Thursday in lieu of a $100 fine. Police say he took three packs of cigarettes and a bottle of wine valued at $2.33 from T and L Grocery at 621 West Viements after being arrested at the Medical Center Hospital emergency room.

Odessa Evaristo Pineda Bluebonnet Medical Center Hospital Pineda T&l Grocery West Viements

Ex-Odessa Pastor Cited By Church

The Rev. Tom Strother of St. Luke's United Methodist Church Odessa was honored at the New Mexico annual conference in Glorieta for directing television news at the General Conference in Atlanta. He and associates issued 113 news releases and distributed film clips and telephone releases for five states. Strother will move to First United Methodist Church Pecos next week. Rev Ed Williamson, a 1970 McMurry graduate, will intern nine months at Central United Methodist Albuquerque. Williamson is married to Mary Elaine Joiner.

Glorieta N.M Tom Strother St. Luke's United Methodist Church Odessa New Mexico Strother New Mexico Conference United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church Pecos New Post Ed Williamson Central United Methodist Church of Albuquerque Williamson McMurry College Abilene Perkins School of Theology Dallas Mary Elaine Joiner Tye

Voter Transfer Deadline Near Runoff in Ector County

Voters who moved within the county must pick up new registration receipts by 5 p.m. Friday to vote in the June 3 runoff. Curtis Winn, Ector County Tax Assessor-Collector, says old addresses must be exchanged for new ones four days before the runoff. With Memorial Day closing offices, the deadline shifts to Friday. Voters should report to the courthouse first floor to obtain new forms.

Ector County Tax Assessor Curtis Winn

Gun Count Filed Against Hilton Lee Goff in Odessa

Hilton Lee Goff, 36, of 926 East 15th, was released on a $500 personal bond after charges in Ector County Court for possessing a prohibited weapon. Police said he was arrested Tuesday by Odessa officers at Fifth and Park Avenue, where a 22 caliber pistol was found in his pickup cab.

Hilton Lee Goff East 15Th Ector County Goff Odessa Fifth and Park Avenue

Pecos Seniors Win Year-End Class Awards at Senior Day

Pecos High School honored its 1972 graduating class on Senior Day with awards and scholarships. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 8 p.m. and commencement for 164 seniors follows Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the football field. Dr. Bo HL Amstead of UT Permian Basin will speak.

Pecos Pecos High School Bo HL Amstead University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Six Theft Cases Motoring Through El Paso Police Beat

Local lawmen investigated six thefts on Thursday including two auto thefts. Victor Edward Wilson, 24, of Deluxe Motel, was arrested in El Paso under a warrant for auto theft in connection with a 1972 Odessa attorney Ruff Ahders car taken from the 300 block of West Fifth. A 1962 model Sailie Marquez car was recovered from the 900 block of Jeter, stolen from North Alleghany. An electric saw was stolen from Permian Woodwork and Supply, two boomers and two chains missing from Johnny Woods’ carport. Gilbert Diaz reported two youths took his glasses at Travis Elementary School. Janet Templeton reported a stolen bicycle.

el Paso Victor Edward Wilson Deluxe Motel Wilson Justice of the Peace Howard Williams Odessa Ruff Ahders West 3Th West Fifth Ahders Bill Sailie Marquez Magnolia Jeter North Alleghancy Permian East Ninth Johnny Woods Bowie Gilbert Diaz Travis Elementary School South Lee Janet M. Templeton North Milburn

Guilty Pleas To DWI Entered In Ector County

Two Odessans pleaded guilty in Ector County Court at Law to driving while intoxicated. Frank Correlos Aguilar, 33, Route 1, was fined $50 after an arrest on December 31 on US 80 one mile east of Odessa. Burl Lee Cheek, 31, of 404 West 48th, was fined $100 for an arrest May 16 on US 385 one mile north of Odessa.

Man Charged in Aggravated Assault Case

William Johnson, 24, of West Sixth Street, was charged Thursday in Ector County Court with aggravated assault for allegedly striking Ralph Sykes at the complainant's North Meadow home on Sunday afternoon with a chair after being mace.

Ector County Court William Johnson West Sixth Street Ralph Sykes North Meadow Mace

Odessa schedule for optimistic gatherings and playhouse show

Tomorrow in Odessa features 7 AM breakfast at Sands Restaurant hosted by Eastside Rotary in the Coach Room of the Inn of the Golden West. At noon Odessa Optimists meet again at Sands Restaurant, followed by an 8 3 PM performance of The Miracle Worker at Permian Playhouse.

Eastside Rotary the Inn of the Golden West Odessa Optimists Sands Restaurant

Ex-Golden Glove Boxer Dies After Brain Tumor

Jimmy Elder 24 a Levelland native and former Odessa regional Golden Gloves heavyweight champ died at the Big Spring VA Hospital after a long brain tumor battle. Born Aug 6 1946 in Levelland he was Navy boxing standout all Navy all service champ two years and 1970 AAU heavyweight champion. He had a 12-1-1 pro record with last bout May 26 1971. Funeral arrangements by George Price Levelland with services Saturday at 10 am.

Jimmy Elder Odessa Veterans’ Administration Hospital Big Spring Charles H. Elder Levelland George Price Elder New York City Big Spring VA Joe Wilson Phillips Kermit Joe Wilson Phillips Sr Kermit Memorial Hospital Holdenville Okla Cooper Funeral Home Montague County Baptist Church Joe W. Phillips Jr Hannah Howse Earlsboro Forrest J. Klahr Trinity Memorial Park River-Welch Klahr North Daluimere Ohio Edna Belle Harrison Kentucky Continental Oil Co Donald Kline Gilboa George Kolesar Merryville Ind Jeannett Klahr Cecil Klahr Big Lake Roy Klahr Delmer Klahr Eunice N.M Casper Weo Ester Feaster Ville Platte Lucille Slayton Alhambra Calif Katheren Kadillac Jasper Wwo

Rites Held for Jal Man Forsyth in Jal NM

Funeral services were held for Sherman Louis Forsyth 60 of Jal New Mexico at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He died Tuesday after an extended illness at Medical Center Hospital. Survivors include widow Margaret Crowley and three children.

Travis Reese Gorman Higgenbotham Gorman Travis Reese Eastland Kenneth L. Reese Westbrook Odessa Ranger General Hospital Mabel Corbin Midland Mabel Corbin Midland St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Resthaven Memorial Park Terrace Gardens Newnie W. Ellis James B. Corbin Alexandria James Consadine William H. Barekman Dallas William H.rah Barekman Oaklawn Methodist Church Restland Abbey Restland Funeral Home St. Paul's Hospital Elizabeth Barekman 1604 North Dotsy Ector County Independent Stephenville Virginia White Lubbock Joseph A Barekman Brady Sherman Louis Jack) Forsyth Jal N.M Hubbard-Kelly Sunset Memorial Gardens Medical Center Hospital Atlantic Richfield Oil City Pecos Margaret Crowley Methodist Church Margaret Sherman A. Forsyth Lovington Bill J. Forsyth Casper Wyo Rennette F. Castleberry Penbrook Frank Forsyth Clarence Forsyth California Jewell Ziriax Bay Town Alice Gray Snyder Ala Mae McDowell Kentucky George H. Smith North Golder The Six Jackson Church of Christ Justice of the Peace J. A. Purifoy Smith Purifoy Fannin County Lois Oliver Brownfield Church of Christ Jerry Smith Trinidad Colo Don Smith San Antonio Cleo Smith Austin David Williamson Green Top Kermit Jack Ray Townsend Bert Brinson Catalina Minor Browning Ridgedale John Thomas Hagar Pecos Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Hunt County Wellington Joe Hagar Earl Hagar

Briscoe to Attend Two Midland Area Events

Candidate Briscoe of Usalde will attend a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and a dinner from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Scharbauer Hotel in Midland Friday. Both events are free to the public.

Turgener Delph Briscoe Usalde Scharbauer Midland

Driver Arrested On DWI Bond For Kerrville Man

A %-year-old Kerrville man, William N. Suttle, posted a $1.00 bond Thursday and was released after a stop on andee Highway at 11:30 p.m. Justice of the Peace Secarity set bond on Suttle.

Kerrville William N. Suttle With Andnee Highway Justice of the Peace Secarity Suttle

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