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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1978

Page

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Texans oppose key energy bill rule in House vote

In Washington, the Texas delegation voted 12-10 against the rule enabling the natural gas compromise to join four other energy measures. The 207-206 tally reflected a narrow margin, with several Texas Democrats and Republicans splitting. Lawmakers praised the slim win as clearing the path for final passage of energy legislation Carter plans to sign, though critics warned of regional cost burdens and regulatory reach.

Washington House Texas Henry B. Gonzales Olin E. “Tiger Teague Jim Wright Fort Worth Lufkin Charles Wilson Thomas P Tip” O'Neill Jr Wilson Carter Bob Krueger George Mahon Ray Roberts Richard White Krueger Joe Waggonner Jr D-La Jim Jones Dekla Senate John Tower

Energy bill outline heads to final action this weekend

Washington brief reviews key provisions of the energy program slated for congressional action. Natural gas prices may rise about 10 percent annually until 1985, with price bids removed thereafter and extended controls on non-unregulated gas in producing states. Solar and energy conservation credits offer tax relief for home improvements and renewable energy equipment.

Washington ENERY Carter Congress Alaska Canada Upper Midwest House Senate

House splits on natural gas pricing in energy plan vote

In a tense floor fight the House supported merging the natural gas pricing section into the broader energy package by a razor thin margin after party leaders backed a one-bill, one-vote approach. Opponents warn deregulation raises home heating costs while supporters cite overall package passage.

Rules Committee Committee House Carter Senate Richard ‘Bolling D-Mo Richard Ottinger D-N.y B.F. Sisk

Eight burglaries probed by police and sheriff

City police and Ector County sheriff's office probed eight burglaries Friday night with reported losses totaling in several cases. Victims included Gerald G. Morrow and Larry William Jones, with items stolen from residences and vehicles, some entries forced by broken windows or padlocks. No single entry method tied all cases.

Ector County Gerald G. Morrow San Jacinto Larry William Jones North Grandview East Highway 80 George McFerren Lubbock West University Mark Merritt Midland

Alaska governor primary vote tossed out by judge

Alaska Superior Court Judge Ralph Moody ordered a new gubernatorial primary after throwing out the Aug. 22 results. The rerun will feature Hammond and Hickel in the GOP column and Croft and Merdes in the Democratic side, with appeals likely to follow.

Anchorge Alaska Superior Court Ralph Moody Jay Hammond Chancy Croft Moody Hammond Walter Hickel Croft Ed Merdes Alaska Supreme Court Hickel Merdes

Thefts Probed By Local Officers

City police and the Ector County sheriff’s office investigated two thefts Friday night. A roll of chain link fence and 20 metal fence posts valued at 225 dollars were taken from 25th and Moss, reported by Bill Brindle of 9315 Palomino. A bicycle valued at 150 dollars was reported stolen from Kathi Irene Arias at 804 Kelley.

Ector County Bill Brindle Palomino Moss Kathi Irene Arias Kelley

Vandalisms Leave Cars Damaged In City Police Probe

Police investigate three vandalism incidents Friday night with two cars damaged in the 400 block of Fast Sixth and 1500 block of East Second. Mrs Barker reports a broken back window valued at 275 dollars. Phil Harrold records 190 dollars in damage and scratches. Ammco Automatic Transmission reports 35 dollars damage to a locked east door. The lock was pried but there was no entry.

Daniel Ross Barker Fast Sixth Phil Harrold Durango East Second Ammco East Seventh

Hill in Odessa for fund raising

Attorney General John Hill Democratic candidate for governor spoke at a fund raising dinner in Odessa attended by more than 100 people. He outlined goals to keep Texas oil and gas under state control improve public school funding and revamp the criminal justice system. He noted a $5,000 campaign contribution from attendees and said he will seek tax relief and direct surplus thirds to education and justice. He predicted carrying most Texas urban areas including Ector County with Dallas posing the main hurdle. Odessan John Ben Sheppard introduced him. Hill will face Bill Clements in November.

John Hill Odessa Dan Hemphill Hill Texas Hemphill Ector County Dallas John Ben Sheppard Bill Clements

Ector County Valuations Exceed Earlier Projections

Emergency session of the Ector County Commissioners Court approved the final tax rolls by Tax Assessor-Collector Curtis Winn. Valuations rose about 68.8 million over the previous year, lifting the final assessed value to 757 million, about 20.8 million above the earlier projection. Total county revenues for 1978-79 rise to about 7.54 million, roughly 169 thousand more than planned.

Ector County Commissioners Court Curtis Winn Winn Pritchard & Abbott Commissioners Court Bill Hicks

Fair weather in Permian Basin expected this weekend

The National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport forecasts fair skies and a warming trend for the Permian Basin this weekend. Highs are set for 70 Friday and 75 Sunday with a Friday night low near 45, winds light Saturday, and no rain expected into early next week.

Permian National Weather Service Midland NWS

Midland area forecast from National Weather Service

Forecast from the National Weather Service at Midland Regional Airport calls for fair skies and warmer conditions through Sunday. Winds will be light and variable Saturday with a high of 70 today and 75 tomorrow, a low of 45 tonight and 54 overnight. Sunrise and sunset times are 7:52 a.m. and 7:18 p.m. Year to date precipitation stands at 12.3 inches.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

State rabbit show set in Crane today

Scores of entries in the Texas State 4-H Rabbit Show will be judged at 8 30 a m today in Crane. The eighth annual event is sponsored by Crane County 4 H Clubs and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and is open to youth 18 and under. The American Rabbit Breeders Association has sanctioned 17 breeds including Checkered Giant Dutch English Spot New Zealand Netherlandsward Polish Latin Standard Chinchilla and more. Trophies ribbons and cash will be awarded late afternoon in the Exhibition Building with Evergreen Mills Inc of Ada Oklahoma as a contributing sponsor.

CRANE Crane County Texas Agricultural Extension Service 4-H American Rabbit Breeders Association New Zealand Evergreen Mills Inc Ada Okla

William L. Brown 78 Midland dies after short illness

William L. Brown of Midland died Wednesday after a short illness at 78. Funeral services were held Friday at Newnie W. Ellis Funeral Home with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Born April 8, 1900 in Jefferson City Missouri, he was a Gulf Oil exploration manager in West Texas and a Marine Corps veteran of World War I. He moved from Breckenridge to Midland in 1926, later lived in Fort Worth, and helped open Gulf Oil’s first Midland office in 1927. Survivors include his wife Jeanne, two sons W L Brown Jr of Pawhuska and Robert D Brown of El Paso, a brother Linn Brown, a sister Rose Cuthbertson, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Midland William L. Brown Newnie W. Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park Jefferson City West Texas Gulf Oil Co Marine Corps University of Missouri Breckenridge Gulf Oil Big Lake Fort Worth Permanent Oil Company Masonic Lodge First Christian Church Jeanne Brown W. L. Brown Jr Pawhuska Okla Robert D. Brown el Paso Linn Brown Vancouver Wash Rose Cuthbertson Dayton Ohio

Fort Stockton burial for Trancito Almendarez in Catholic rites

Trancito Almendarez 94 a retired ranch worker died Thursday in Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital. Mass at 4 p.m. today at St Joseph's Catholic Church with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Survived by wife Delores Montanez three sons two daughters 18 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Fort Stockton Funeral Home in charge. Elva Lee Coats 69 of Midland died at a Lubbock hospital and services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Newnie Willis Funeral Home with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include a son a daughter a sister three grandchildren and seven great.

Trancito Pete Almendarez Pecos Trancito Almendarez Jr Victor Almendarez Fort Stockton Lila Lopez Odessa Gloria Almendarez Midland Elva Lee Coats Lubbock Newnie Willis Resthaven Memorial Park Taylorsville Carlsbad N.M Jasper James T. Coats Norfolk Roy Elmore Ella Mae Prudtot Hobbs, N.M

Odessa Composite Squadron Meeting at Scheleymer Field

At 7 30 P M the Odessa Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol will gather at the Civil Air Patrol Building on Scheleymer Field for a scheduled session. The event details the location and time for members and attendees.

Odessa Civil Air Patrol Scheleymer Field

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