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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1978

Page

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Ice Capades Lovers Shine in Oriental Fantasy

Gary Tones and Judy Roof, a pair with eight and thirty years in Ice Capades respectively, perform adagio skating as lovers in an Oriental Fantasy. They describe the long practice hours, travel, and mutual trust needed for on ice timing and lifts, noting their goal to continue as long as they enjoy skating. The Odessa run ends Wednesday after a week since last Thursday.

Elly Hochman Gary Tones Judy Roof Jones Miss Roof Roof Syracuse N.Y Denver Colo Odessa

Tax cut proposals for individuals under 1979-80 plans

A summary of how different tax cut proposals would affect typical taxpayers. Under a 23 percent deduction scenario a $10,000 earner would see a $22 cut next year with the committee option versus $15 in the House bill. Roth Kemp offers about $167 in year one if phased in over three years, while a $20,000 earner would gain $152 under committee, $105 under the House bill and $390 for one year of Roth Kemp.

Roth-Kemp

Carter praised for summit progress and poll hopes

Analysts from both parties laud the summit as more than cosmetic change and predict Carter will gain in approval. Carter draws praise from Baker and Michel while ONeill forecasts a sizable poll rise. Udall says it’s a personal accomplishment and Church calls the speech moving. Crane singles out Carter’s tireless efforts for world peace.

Carter Baker House Robert Michel Minois Michel Thomas P. “Tip O’neill Ap-Nbc News Sen Frank Church Congress Phil Crane R-Ill American Conservative Union

Sadat Acknowledges Saudi Role in Arab Peace Push

Sadat says Saudi Arabia's stance matters more to his peace efforts with Israel than domestic fallout. Riyadh backs Egypt with billions since 1973 and often mediates inter-Arab disputes. He asserts Carter agrees on Jerusalem status, while Israel parties refuse any cession. Egypt cut ties with Syria Algeria Libya South Yemen Iraq and the PLO over their opposition to peace moves.

Saudi Arabia Sadat Israel Egypt Syria East Jerusalem Mecca Medina Jordan Carter Jerusalem Camp David U. N. Congress Front Algeria Libya South Yemen Iraq PLO

Vance to visit Jordan Saudi Arabia and Syria in quest for Middle East peace

Secretary Vance will spend two nights in Amman to confer with King Hussein then go to Riyadh to meet King Khaled. After a Damascus stop to see Assad, he returns to Washington. The goal is to pull Syria away from rejectionists and restart regional negotiations during the transition period.

State Department Vance Amman Jordan King Hussein Riyadh Saudi Arabia King Khaled Damascus Assad Washington Syria Israel Golan Heights Carter Congress Hussein Khaled Middle East

Aida Garcia Wins Miss Pan American Beauty Title

Aida Garcia of 1344 South Sam Houston was named Miss Pan American after a beauty pageant spanning Saturday and Sunday during Mexican Independence Day festivities. Debbye Dutchover won first runner up and a $150 scholarship, with top finalists named Sunday night.

Aida Garcia South Sam Houston Miss Garcia Debbie Dutchover Geneva Odessa Basin Lions Club Dutchover Martha Porras South Broughton Loya Miss Porras Sandra Salinas North Whitaker Derrick

Basin Area Weather Forecast With Rain Chance

The National Weather Service at Midland predicts a slight to moderate chance of rain in the Basin area through Wednesday. Skies will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent rain risk today and tonight, rising to 30 percent on Wednesday. Southerly winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts. Highs near 90 today, mid 80s Wednesday. lows in the upper 60s. Earlier, a few thunderstorms from New Mexico crossed into West Texas, decreasing to a few showers near Lubbock by dawn.

National Weather Service Midland Weather Service New Mexico West Texas Lubbock

Multiple Death Notices Across West Texas Obituaries

A string of death notices and funeral details run through Odessa Lubbock Sweetwater Big Spring Brownfield Monahans and nearby towns. Kenneth L Anderson 50 died en route to Medical Center Hospital. Loyd Elbert Simmons 59 of Odessa dies after long illness in San Antonio VA Hospital with services at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Janet Lee Redden 28 of Lubbock dies in Tucson with service in Seminole. Retha Ann Clark 76 of Sweetwater to be buried at Sweetwater Cemetery. sister of area residents. Joe L Hood 62 of Odessa dies after sudden illness. burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Madeline Paul 51 of Big Spring funeral at Nalley-Pickle Rosewood. Glenn Bates 69 of Brownfield funeral at Brownfield Funeral Home. Hazel Audrey Johnson 77 of Monahans graveside at Sweetwater City Cemetery. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings across Texas communities. Local funeral homes coordinate services and burials across the region.

Kenneth L. Anderson Eisenhower Medical Center Hospital Justice of the Peace Harold Sligar Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home Loyd Elbert Catfish) Simmons Judy Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Sunset Memorial Gardens Simmons Veterans Administration Hospital San Antonio Whcon Odessa Big Spring Bobby Simmons Johnny Simmons Sonora Calvin Sanders Pampa Roselyn O'Donell Payson Ariz Martha Haygood Menard la Donna Truelock Reba McSpadden Lela Musick Emma Cowan Monahans Ed Simmos Abilene Jack Simmons Norway Lubbock Janet Lee Redden Glenn Hillman Seminole First United Methodist Church Lamesa Memorial Park Singleton Funeral Home Tucson Lamesa Sweetwater Retha Ann Clark Cate- Spencer Clark Blewett Crow Claude Walker Margaret Richardson Lurline Midland Snyder Joe L. Hood Easterling Funeral Home Hood Jimmy Harris Reagan Oklo Browns Valley Okla Tishorningo Clara Belle Halbrook Durant Rankin Church of Christ Jo Ann Howard Joan Lacy Fort Stockton Vicki Jo Brown Matt Hood Davis Calif Robert Hood Tishomingo Woodrow Hood Lindley Rufus Hood Madeline Paul Lee Roy Paul Johnny Paul Nalley- Pickle Trinity Memorial Park Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home Burleson John Paul Brownfield Glenn Bates Charles Bates Brownfield Funeral Home Bates South Plains Nursing Center Texas Hazel Audrey Johnson Sweetwater City Cemetery Wilson-Miller Funeral Home

Weather forecast for Midland region winds and rain chance

National Weather Service forecast for Midland Regional Airport calls for partly cloudy conditions through Wednesday with a 20 percent rain chance today and tonight and 30 percent on Wednesday. Southerly winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts. High near 90 today, mid 80s tomorrow, overnight low around 70. Rain year to date stands at 8.34 inches.

National Weather Service Midland Regional

County and District Court Notices From County Court

Marriage licenses issued include Bernard Gene McCain Jr and Pamela Sue Axtine Albian Valenzuela Vasquez with Diamantina Tarango Quintela David Michael England with Theresa Marie Thatcher Lester Ammon Williams with Helen Park. Divorce suits filed name Thurston Callendar versus Alice Callendar Michael Pitkin versus Rittle Pitkin Mary Gonzales versus Daniel Gonzales Diane Diamond versus Edward Diamond James Rose versus Ann Frose Ralphard Skiles Jr. versus Delores Skiles Reno versus Bob Reno Pedro Rayos versus Elida Rayos Lorraine Francis versus James Francis. Medical Center Hospital admissions list many patients admitted on Sept 18 including Richard Stanley Ethel Rector Lois Burke and numerous others. Discharges on Sept 18 include Bennie Lucas Dixie Parker and multiple other patients.

Bernard Gene McCain Jr Pamela Sue Axtine Albian Valenzuela Vasquez Diamantina Tarango Quintela David Michael England Theresa Marie Thatcher Lester Ammon Williams Helen Park Thurston Wayne Callendar Alice Katherine Callendar Michael Lynn Pitkin Rittle Pitkin Mary Hinojos Gonzales Daniel Gonzales Diane Diamond Edward Thomas Diamond James Rose Ann Frose Ralphard H. Skiles Jr Delores Newell Skiles Sherita Ann Reno Bob Weyland Reno Pedro L. Rayos Elida Mendoza Rayos Lorraine Francis James Harvey Francis

TSTA workshop set at Midland

Midland district teachers gather at Goddard Junior High School for a TSTA event led by Cecile Russell state president elect. Registration starts at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. general session, followed by workshops on political action legislation instructional services teacher rights and the 1978 membership drive. Region 18 leaders Printus Burkhart and Vernon Vasbinder will preside.

Midland Texas State Teachers Association Goddard Cecile Russell Amarillo TSTA Russell District 18 Andrews Borden Crane Dawson Ector Gaines Glasscock Howard Martin Pecos Reagan Terrell Upton Ward Winkler Printus Burkhart Rusk Vernon Vasbinder Odessa Burkhart Tsta Region 18

Amoco superintendent no billed by grand jury

Andrews County grand jury did not indict Roy E Buckner production superintendent at Amoco Andrews after two Odessa men Larry W. Martin and James Ashmore filed affidavits claiming they dropped charges. The men had pressed theft charges over withheld taxes from their paychecks and pursue civil suits naming Buckner Amoco and IRS officials with damages sought.

Andrews Andrews County Grand Jury Roy E Buckner Amoco Production Company Odessa Buckner Larry W. Martin James Ashmore Amoco Dallas James Caldwell Chicago Martin Bert Smith 109Th District Odessa American Today Byron Foote Tax Free Foundation Foote

Poison cloud from Genoa tanning plant kills three

In Genoa, Italy, a mismixed chemical release from the Bocciardo hide-tanning plant sent a sulfuric acid cloud over the city. Three people died and dozens were hospitalized as residents crowded shelters and suffered burning eyes and throats, especially children and the elderly.

Genoa Italy Bocciardo

Odessa meeting schedule for noon and 10 am

Tomorrow in Odessa at 10 A.M. Overeaters Anonymous Group 2623 meets at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church 3102 East University. Noon meetings include Downtown American Business Club at Inn of the Golden West Coachroom, Odessa Rotary at Inn of the Golden West Ballroom, Tri-Service Lions at Sands Restaurant, and Odessa Civitan at The Branding Iron.

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church East University Downtown American Business Club Inn of the Golden West Coachroom Odessa Lions Sands Restaurant

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