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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
1
In a crash report the driver said a rain and oil slick caused him to lose control of the truck. The vehicle is owned by the Tretolite Division of Petrolite Corporation.
In a Davis County context from November 1977, jurists discuss Moore a veteran fighter pilot and judge seeking a rapid, impartial trial while prosecutors travel between Houston and Amarillo. The Davis matter centers on a divorce dispute with Priscilla Davis, tapes, and a claimed plot to kill Judge Joe Eidson, including a forged bloodied body image and a hit list.
A proposed rule would cap spending at a base level and levy a surtax on any excess to offset inflation. The 1979 budget allowance is about 487 billion dollars, with a 7 percent inflation offset bringing total to 531 billion for 1980. Exceeding that would trigger the surtax unless unemployment tops 7 percent, when excess spending is allowed to stimulate the economy. The plan also schedules capital gains tax cuts: individuals on November 1, 1978 and corporate gains on January 1, 1979, with analyses noting the cuts are deeper than House votes but still milder than current law.
Secretary Vance plans heart surgery in Cleveland next week and met Crown Prince Fahd for over two hours. The Saudis maintain the accords are an unacceptable framework for peace, citing lack of full Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza and unresolved issues in Jerusalem. Carter says no change in Saudi position is reported.
Massachusetts General Hospital told Tilton it could not evaluate his case due to conflicts with earlier medications and treatments from other doctors. Dozens of well wishers keep in touch as the father of three endures the accident, saying he must wait and cope with the loss of flying which has long defined his life.
Odessa bars up for a third annual barbecue cookoff hosted by the Odessa Aerie and Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles on the parking lot of the lodge at 519 East Seventh. Cooks begin at 6 am with judging at 4 pm for brisket entries. $10 fee covers a 7 to 10 pound brisket.
Police investigate four vandalism incidents Friday including a slashed tire worth 75 in Willis Blythe Lightfoot’s car on Crane and Clements, a taken and damaged skateboard ramp near Eleanor Duncan’s residence on East 30th, a windshield smashed on Carmen Salinas’s car on West Clements, and a broken window on a mobile home in the 2500 block of North Jackson.
More rain is expected in the Basin with a 50 percent chance today and 40 percent tonight as Fall officially arrives. Rain totals yesterday through today include 3.50 inches in Wink and 2.55 inches in Odessa, while Lake Thomas rises and Spence Reservoir holds steady. Wind shifts toward east-northeast 10 to 15 mph, with highs in the 60s today and 70s Saturday.
National Weather Service forecast calls for scattered light rain and a few thunderstorms through Saturday with warmer conditions on Saturday. East-northeast winds 10 to 15 mph today through tonight, rain chances 50 percent today, 40 percent tonight, 30 percent Saturday. Highs in mid 60s today, mid 70s tomorrow. Overnight low in mid 50s. Precipitation last 24 hours 0.39 inches. year to date 10.52 inches.
Services were held September 6 at Laurel Oaks Cemetery for John McGowan 60 of Dallas uncle of Bennie McGowan. He died September 5 at Parkland Hospital. Born June 29 1918 in Mitchell County he worked at Darren's Flowers. Survivors include sister Roxie Satterwhite of Lamesa.
Marriage licenses issued list Blakey Stubbs Eller Martin Harper Crow Cooper Nuttal Preston Lister Garcia Betancour Ramirez Lopez Fraley Hillhouse. Divorce filings include Yeager and Yeager Cink Frink Robertson Robertson Creekmore McKinnley. Medical Center Hospital admits and discharges include numerous patients on Sept 20 21 and 2 dates with multiple names. Births at Women’s and Children’s Hospital record four newborns to Hodges Seth Brothers Bearrow Harris. Graveside and funeral services announced for Ollie Mae Adair Henry Bourland Thel Neel with biographical details and survivors. Local obituaries note long-time residents and community ties across Ward County and nearby towns.
Four burglaries are reported to city police including thefts at W T Barrett Stadium dressing room used by Odessa College. Items stolen include athletic clothing track shoes a starting pistol and towels valued at 1701 with no forced entry noted and keys missing. Other thefts include a CB radio from an unlocked vehicle in the 100 block of West Interstate 20 and two raincoats from a car on Lindberg. A residence car entry on North Lincoln shows ignition wiring attempted but stopped.
The Permian Basin Fair and Exposition opens Monday with events for many talents. Highlights include a Lone Star Chili Cook-off sending winner to California, celebrity judges, and contests like cow chip throwing, egg throwing, a mini rodeo, jackrabbit roping, and mud tug of war with cash prizes.
Washington AP report says a congressional conference committee defeated a labor backed bill that would have exempted millions of small businesses from federal safety inspections. Instead conferees approved largely cosmetic changes to OSHA jurisdiction, overturning a Senate amendment. The move affects about 10 million workers in roughly two million small low risk firms.
Services scheduled for 11 am today at St Joseph's Catholic Church Fort Stockton with burial in Fort Stockton Cemetery under Cooper Funeral Home. Rosary at 7 pm Thursday in Cooper chapel. Mrs. Cordero died Wednesday night after an illness. survivors include son Joe Jr and daughters Mrs. Johnny Garza Mrs. Gloria Navarette and Mrs. Carolyn Padilla. brothers and sisters listed.
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