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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1990

Page

10

Williams downplays reports of bank lending actions

Williams says he cannot comment on reports federal regulators forced ClayDesta National Bank to halt 18 percent auto loans to high risk borrowers. He calls the backlash political and notes legal restrictions on bank owners commenting on regulatory actions. In Dallas, a Mansfield nightclub closes on its first day back after a planned probe into its whites-only admission policy. a sign cites illness, while FBI involvement is anticipated.

Houston Clayton Williams ClayDesta National Bank Williams Houston Chronicle West Texas Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ClayDesta Dallas Justice Department Western Kountry Klub U.S Floyd Clardy FBI

AP club admission policy under civil rights probe

AP club faces potential Civil Rights Act violation after Lisa Pollard of Grand Prairie alleges denial of admittance on September 1 due to race. Clardy vows investigation and possible Justice Department prosecution. owner Mama Hendrick of Venus says the club is private and has no membership cards.

Lisa Pollard Grand Prairie Justice Department Clardy Mama’’ Hendrick Venus

Reward Offered in Wichita Falls Slaying of 21 Year Old

Relatives post a 10000 dollar reward as they seek leads in the 1985 death of Ellen Blau, a part time student and waitress who disappeared after leaving Subs N Suds. Her body was found in a field on October 10 after forensic work confirmed her identity. her father Murray Blau speaks of the brutal end she endured.

Wichita Falls Texas Ellen Blau Murray Blau

Sam Rayburn anniversary celebrated in Bonham

The Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham plans a statue and plaza dedication to honor the longtime speaker who began a 17 year tenure 50 years ago. Cowboys and politicians recall his wisdom courage and judgment as colleagues remember his influence and the Bonham connection.

Washington Texas Congress Sam Rayburn Bonham Rayburn Sam Carl Albert Oklahoma Red River H.G. Dulaney Dulaney

College independence vote looms for ENMU Clovis branch

Curry County voters decide Tuesday on a tax levy to make ENMU Clovis an independent community college. The plan would raise property tax from one to two mills, about $20 more yearly for the average homeowner, amid a clash over campus governance between Clovis and Portales leaders.

Clovis N.M Curry County Eastern New Mexico University Portales ENMU Keith Ingram Clovis Board of Education Thomas Bond Clovisle Bond Jim Turner Enmu-Clovis East Side New Mexico Eastern Roswell Clovis City Commission Clovis School Board Boulder, Colo Ncience

Fair boosts nonprofit funds and crowds at livestock show

The nonprofit fair uses profits to improve amenities including banners flags and bleachers. Exotic animals drew large crowds while entries in livestock and arts grew, prompting plans for bigger facilities next year. Park and ride shuttles from Permian Mall to events at 42nd Street and Andrews Highway received strong use, with a third bus likely.

Triplett-Hart 42Nd Street Andrews Highway

Accidental shooting may aid endangered whooping crane study

Texas Tech researchers store tissue from a four year old female whooper shot on San Jose Island. The incident and federal penalties highlight crane protection while scientists use samples at minus eighty degrees to study genetics and relationships to improve future releases.

Lubbock Texas Tech University Natural Science Research Laboratory Texas Tech Museum Robert Baker Baker Houston Mario Max Yzaguirre San Jose Island Yzaguirre Laredo Tech Texas A&m University Maryland Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Hadid services set for Lewis Frank Hadid in Odessa

Lewis Frank Hadid 76 of Odessa died Saturday at Medical Center Hospital. Services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with Revs. Bill Poling and Don Fankhauser officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He was born February 20, 1914 in Palestine Texas and married Carla Burton in 1987 in Odessa. He owned Lewis Meat Co from 1968 to 1972 and worked for Champion Well Service, retiring in 1988. He was a Grand Master of Oddfellows and a member of Antioch Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Cecilia Mullins Ricky Burton brother George Hadid and a sister and two grandchildren. Memorials suggested to American Heart Association. Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in charge.

Lewis Frank Hadid Odessa Frank W. Wilson Bill Poling Don Fankhauser Sunset Memorial Gardens Hadid Medical Center Hospital Palestine Texas Carla Burton Lewis Meat Co Champion Well Service Oddfellows Antioch Christian Church Cecilia Mullins Ricky Burton George Hadid Crockett American Heart Association Court St Brooklyn Maurine Kilpatrick Jackson Street Church of Christ Larry Roberts Don Turskey Shamrock Church of Christ Bill Morrison Shamrock Cemetery Shamrock Oklo David Kilpatrick Amarillo Leigh Anne Thrasher Tucson Ariz Leoma Walker Pampa Geraldine Hawk Bonnie Beller Dalhart Troy Elmer Molthan Crescent Park Baptist Church Bob Bratcher Mr. Molthan Midland Memorial Hospital Hemit Calif Margaret Mount Meridian Miss Mothan State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Joshua Molthan Lori Mitchell Kenneth Molthan Plains Coleman Velma Wright Midland Stevens Funeral Roger Hammonds First Christian Church Lillie Starnes San Antonio Geneva Sewell Allison Cancer Center Stevens Funeral Home Amos Lee Raulston Plainview Boswell Heights Baptist Church Carl Moman Plainview Cemetery Lemons Funeral Home Raulston Central Plains Regional Hospital Gunther Ruth Love Childress Mr. Raulston Clarksville Dimple Navy Quanah Roaring Springs South Plains College Boswell Baptist Church D.A.V Estella Alexius West Palm Beach Fla Ricky Raulston Anthony Raulston Ross Raulston Mesquite Donald Raulston Lexington Willie Alice White Katie Low Ollie Wase Tom, Okla Imagine Crouch Elmer, Okla

Midland service for Vertis Diamond Jr. scheduled today

Vertis Diamond Jr. 33 of Midland dies Saturday in a local hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. today at the Christian Church of Midland with Rev. Bobby Duncan. he moved to Midland in 1982 after a career at Samedan Oil and later served in Permian Basin churches. He is survived by a son Joshua, two daughters Charity and Gwendolyn, his parents, in laws, a brother and sister, and several nieces. Funeral home Ellis Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Midland Vertis Diamond Jr Christian Church of Bobby Duncan University of Texas At Austin Samedan Oil Corp Permian Basin Christian Church of Midland Board of Regents Dallas Christian College Joshua

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