Finger-pointing erupts after N-dump decision
In Austin, Democrats and Republicans trade blame as Texas is named a finalist in the national search for a high level nuclear waste dump. Attorney General Jim Mattox and Gov. Mark White accuse Sen. Phil Gramm of inaction while Gramm says Mattox is unable to win a suit to block a Panhandle site. Mattox sues in Washington to restart the site selection, and White and Bill Clements rail at each other as Deaf Smith County Texas and sites in Nevada and Washington state reach finalist status. A final choice is due in 1994.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Jim Mattox
Mark White
U.S
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Mattox
Panhandle
GOP
George Bush
Washington
Texas Panhandle
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Department of Energy
Reagan Administration
Deaf Smith County
Nevada
Washington State
Judge rules Benavidez retrial waived. freed after three years
Connally announced the ruling as Benavidez’s second trial reconvened at 9 am. Bowden said Connally was swayed by defense claims the teen’s statements were obtained under improper circumstances after excessive questioning by Odessa police. The 16 year old’s detention exceeded four hours May 10 1983. Prosecutors say they must accept the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benavidez
Connally
Bowden
Blackwell
Odessa
Texas
Waco
Teenager Benavidez: confession used in retrial
iA said there will be no appeal and Benavidez, now a teenager, described actions during the May 9 1983 shooting. Connally allowed the confession in trial on four occasions before changing his mind on the fifth. Evidence in the retrial mirrored the original case. Benavidez admitted accompanying Blackwell to the victim's home and firing about four or five times. She said she took television sets and fled in Blackwell's car, describing a blanked out moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augesen
Connally
Benavidez
Blackwell
Shultz faces NATO opposition to SALT II plan
In Halifax NATO foreign ministers oppose the U S aim to drop SALT II limits by year end. Secretary of State George P Shultz defended Reagan’s decision in a closed door meeting marked by frankness. None of the 15 NATO partners endorsed scrapping SALT I without Soviet compliance. Shultz impressed some officials but won no backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nova Scotia
George P. Shultz
NATO
U.S
Shultz
Reagan
United States
Soviet Union
Odessan mayoral race follows court ruling on whistle blower case
Jury found in Minor's favor on 12 of 14 special issues but ruled against him on two key points under the Whistle-Blower Act. Judge Lewis concluded Minor would have been fired regardless of reporting misconduct by Harrison and Muser, dismissing any award. Odessans had elected Minor mayor seven months after his Municipal Court post dismissal and he later defeated incumbent Bob Bryant by 110 votes promising reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor
Lewis
Municipal Court
Harrison and
Muser
Harrison
Odessans
Bob Bryant
Ex-mayor Minor weighs appeal after whistleblower ruling
On April 5 voters ousted Minor from mayor, finishing fifth in a six candidate field. He opens a computer consulting firm after Midland firm bankruptcy and plans to consult lawyers within days. Attorney Bill Roberts says an appeal is possible once a notice of appeal or new trial motion is filed within 30 days, noting transcript costs could run five to six thousand dollars. Minor may stage a fundraiser to cover appeal costs while city defense calls the suit a spite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor
Midland
Bill Roberts
Roberts
Jim O'Leary
O’leary
Rain expected to persist over West Texas and plains
National Weather Service forecaster says rain remains likely tonight through Saturday for West Texas plains with 60 percent chances in the Permian Basin and Saturday, clearing Sunday. Lows near mid 60s, highs near 80 with winds east to southeast, then clearing. Flash flood watches posted for much of West Texas and southwest North Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains of West Texas
National Weather Service
Permian Basin
NWS
West
Texas
North Texas
South Texas
East Texas
West Texas
Guadalupe Pass
Trans Pecos
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Panhandle
South Plains
Concho Valley
Far West
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Storm slows traffic as rescuers aid stalled drivers
Rain caused floods across Center Avenue and Dixie Boulevard with two cars removed from flooded areas near 3104 Center Ave and a second call at Second Street and McKinney Avenue. No major weather complaints were reported. the storm, from a Baja California low, stalled between 8 p.m. and midnight, with Gulf air enhancing showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Ave
Center Avenue
Dixie Boulevard
Brentwood Drive
Second Street
McKinney Avenue
E. University Blvd
Sunnygrove Drive
Hanover Drive
Jeff Schwende
Baja California
Permian
Gulf
Oettinger
Odessa
John McAhon
Department of Public Safety
Robbery Ends in Slaying at Odessa Store
In a downtown Odessa robbery, a clerk lay on the floor as robbers took cash. A bystander fired into the back of the clerk’s head, killing Mason. Smith and Gloster Ray Smith were charged as suspects. Mason’s sister demanded execution for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Keck
Smith
Gloster Ray Smith
Dallas
Karen Cherry
West Odessa
Odessa Robbery Suspect Faces Pending Execution Remarks
Cherry recalls Mason's death as painful for family gatherings. Mason, a Marine Corps veteran, was described as outgoing and helpful by sister Carla Schumpert of west Odessa. Marilyn Mason delivered twins in December 1977. one son died, the other has cerebral palsy. Schumpert awaits Smith's pending execution, criticizing leniency and calling it a sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Mason
Marine Corps
Carla Schumpert
West Odessa
Marilyn
Marilyn Mason
Schumpert
Smith
Odessa American publication details and postal notice
The Odessa American lists publication data including address 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas as well as mailing advice and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes post office classification Second Class matter under the 1933 act and provides a PO Box for address changes and subscription pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa American
Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
P.O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Clements
Eric Augesen
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Robert F. Kennedy
Maeve
Townsend
Maryland
Eighth District Court of Appeals
el Paso
Midland Regional
Mpss
St Paul
New York City
Phoenix
Richmond
St Louis
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle
Lo Pep Abilene
Amarillo
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Houston
Longview Ba
Lubbock
Marta
McAllen
San Angelo
San Antonio
Stephenville
Texarkana
Atlanta
Billings
Clr
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Miami Beach
Ector County
Nome Deliver
Io CO
Imo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!