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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1983

Page

2

Charter Grants Him Broad Authority In City Warrant Affairs

Minor alleges officials abused power over the Warrant Division. Harrison and Muser were detained at City Hall, fingerprinted, photographed, and released on $3,000 bonds. Municipal Judge McMillion arraigned them at County Court, an unusual move noted by Judge Gregg. Minor said he filed the complaints in good faith and faced pressure from city administrators.

Harrison Muser Larry McMillion Carol Gregg Justice of the Peace Minor Police Department Sherman Cox McMillion Harrison and Moser

City Officials Clash Over Warrant Division Transfer

City leaders and officers spar over a transfer between the Warrant Division and the Police Department. Minor accuses Chief Stewart of denial while Harrison cites long standing interdepartmental tensions and concerns about mission drift leading to increased rivalry and escalation. Minor vows to continue duties despite ongoing conflicts and possible political fallout.

Johnny Harrison Moser Odessa Minor Stewart Muser Alan Stewart Warrant Division

City judge McMillion fired after council closed session

McMillion says he was terminated for doing his duty as City Council fires him following a 40 minute closed session. Minor expected the firing and notes tensions over council politics and alleged past behavior. The firing followed last week’s dismissal of City Marshal Pat Trout amid an NCIC vehicle check dispute.

McMillion Minor Pat Trout Trout Police Department National Crime Intelligence Department of Public Safety Houston NCIC

McDonald aides clash over jet downing claim in Korea

McDonald aides say a Soviet shoot down is likely while U S officials urge restraint. South Korean officials warn of a grave international law violation if proved and Japan seeks rapid Soviet information. Tass says the aircraft is missing and a search is underway.

Tack State Department U.S Toles Defense Department Lawrence Frederic N. Smith Pentagon Sankei Shimbun Japan Defense Agency Sakhalin Seoul Lee Jin-Hye Lee Soviet Union South Korea United States Foreign Ministry Tokyo Vladimir Pavlov McDonald John Birch Society

Herut elects successor to Begin as party leader

Deputy PM David Levy and Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir claimed victory as Herut central committee of about 930 to 940 members prepared to meet in Tel Aviv to elect Begin's successor. The chosen leader would likely become prime minister if the party keeps its parliamentary majority.

Tel Aviv Israel David Levy Yitzhak Shamir Menachem Begin Herut Begin

Iraqi bombs strike Marivan toll climbs in Iran

Iraqi planes bombed Marivan thrice in a week, Iran's IRNA said, raising fatalities to 52 and injuries to 238. In a noon strike, 40 more were killed and about 200 wounded in a 30 minute attack. In Wisconsin Dells, park manager claims five bombs planted at Ron and Judy's Amusement Park could have caused severe damage, but timers failed.

Nicosia Cyprus Marivan IRNA Wisconsin Dells Wis Ron and Judy

Jury Deliberations Begin in Brink's Robbery Trial

Jurors in New York begin deliberating in the federal Brink's case after defense protests about political framing. Attorneys argue Baraldini Sunni-Ali and Odinga faced bias tied to black nationalist ties, but Judge Duffy directs jurors that the case is not political.

New York Susan Tipograph Chokwe Lumumba U.S Kevin T. Duffy Silvia Baraldini Bilal Sunni-Ali Sekou Odinga Duffy

Permian Basin forecast calls for hot sunny days

National Weather Service expects continued heat in the Permian Basin with highs in the mid 90s to near 100, tonight’s low around 70, southeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph. Forecasters note heavy storms in North Central and East Texas before dawn and broader hot conditions through Labor Day weekend, with scattered showers mainly in Central and East Texas tonight and fair to partly cloudy skies otherwise.

North Central East Texas National Weather Service Midland Regional West Big Bend North Texas South Texas

Subscriptions Offer Terms for Odessa American Delivery

The Odessa American outlines home delivery options including daily and Sunday mail subscriptions and Sunday only plans. It mentions second class postage costs and delivery timing, with figures indicating various rate amounts and deadlines for mail delivery and problems.

Odessa American Fourth Street Odessa Texas P.O

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