Bank embezzler Malone faces retrial in Midland case
In a Midland federal court trial in April 1985, Malone was convicted on 13 counts of embezzlement and misapplication of bank funds. His attorneys seek dismissal of remaining counts amid claims of trial spillover and insufficient evidence. Separately, bank failures across West Texas followed the 1982-83 oil bust amid poor lending and regulatory actions.
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Black educator recalls race dynamics in school years ago
Whitiker, a master’s educated black teacher, recalls occasional slurs from students and parents but says most parents were pleasant. She notes some families resisted discipline by a black teacher while others accepted authority. Richmond argues black schools had materials and equal pay. Whitiker observes shifts in student motivation over the last decade.
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Ector County
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Tenure Lessons From Whitiker Inspire Former Student Teachers
Estella Willard a Whitiker pupil 22 years ago credits Whitiker in 10th through 12th grades with inspiring her to become a teacher. She recalls Whitiker as in control and knowledgeable, and a tough, work-heavy approach shaped by parental views on corporal punishment and state education reforms. Whitiker notes bills raise frustration and urges teacher input before policy.
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Bomb blast in East Beirut harms two after car strike kills nine
A woman is helped from the rubble of an East Beirut residence after a 22 pound TNT bomb exploded injuring two. The attack followed a day after a car bomb in the eastern sector killed nine and wounded 85, escalating the capital’s toll.
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South Africa Expels U.S. Military Attache in Retaliation
South Africa ordered the expulsion of the senior U S military attache in Pretoria in retaliation for the expulsion of the top South African defense attache in Washington. The U S had recalled Col. Robert Hastie for consultations after displeasure over South Africa raids on guerrilla targets in three neighboring black-ruled countries.
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Storm damages mobile homes and hangar in Midland County
A storm damaged a mobile home and tore the roof from an airplane hangar on private property in Ranger Estates near Midland. No injuries were reported as the structures were unoccupied. The destruction occurred around 10:08 p.m. at County Road 120 and FM 1379.
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Midland County
Ranger Estates
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Senior official reports high winds tear hangar roof in Midland County
In Midland County winds tore off the roof of a hangar near County Road 1140 and County Road 60 East and damaged area property about 1 miles north of U S 80. A sheriff's official confirmed a funnel cloud sighting at 9 36 p m four miles south of Stanton but said it did not touch ground. No tornado ground contact confirmed.
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Sheriff's Office
Stanton
Midland Oil Town Faces Population Ripples Amid Low Rig Count
In Midland Texas the dropping rig count below 100 from over 200 signals economic strain though local wealth and ongoing drilling temper fears. Rumors of mass outmigration clash with view that the city will endure as long as oil flows and prices recover. Wealthier residents ride Wall Avenue while poorer residents bear the burden of downturn.
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Permian Basin
Ernest Angelo
Angelo
Midland
Wall Avenue
West Texas
Sunny skies forecast in Basin as storms exit Texas
National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for Basin and Permian Basin residents after weekend storms. Temperatures mid 80s to 90s with easterly winds 9 to 15 mph, and tonight partly cloudy with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance. Flash floods prompted warnings in North Central Texas while heavy rain affected other areas. two drownings and multiple injuries reported.
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Odessa American Copyright Notice 1966
The Odessa American carries a copyright notice stating the publication is protected work for 1966. The notice indicates ownership by the Odessa American and reserves all rights for the noted year.
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