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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1981

Page

25

Hunts lobby in California campaign committee formed

Texas oil and silver magnates Herbert and Bunker Hunt created a committee to fund California legislators and candidates. The lobbyist aims to remove a San Diego County Hunt land parcel from the Coastal Zone and expand conservative support in the 1982 election year. The report through Sept. 17 shows $1,000 gifts from W.H. Hunt N.B. Hunt and D.H. Hunt of Hunt Energy Corp. Dallas.

Associated Press Texas Oil and Silver Herbert Bunker Hunt California San Diego County Hunts San Francisco Califor W.H. Hunt N.B. Hunt D.H. Hunt Hunt Energy Corp Dallas

Loaned executives aid Odessa United Way drive

Odessa United Way reports 191 741 dollars raised toward a 795 000 goal in six weeks. Loaned executives from local businesses volunteer afternoons, using company time to distribute pledge cards and organize campaigns. They gain leadership skills and community insight while supporting agencies funded by United Way.

Julie Bird Odessa United Way Randy Davis Perry Gas Companies Peggy Davis First National Bank Roy Garcia Garcia Odessa Boys Club Sherry Cooney Texas Electric James Rauscher el Paso Products Bill Griffin Sam Glenney Medical Center Hospital

Once a Nebraskan Always a Nebraskan Big Red fan in Texas for Huskers vs FSU

A Nebraskan living in Texas explains how he follows Nebraska Cornhuskers from Abilene to Amarillo and Odessa. He recalls broadcasts on KFAB with Lyell Bremser and Bremserisms, the 34 14 Huskers win, and a longing for timely Big Eight score updates while embracing Texas teams only when they play Oklahoma or non conference foes.

West Texas Nebraska University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Texas Omaha Lone Star State Abilene Amarillo Florida State FSU Huskers Iowa Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium Big Red KFAB Lyell Bremser Bremser Odessa American David Lyons Freedom The Columbus Neb.) Telegram Miller Midland Oklahoma Dallas Cowboys

Odessa man in critical condition after motorcycle crash

An Odessa resident, Danny Keith Lentz, 25, was in critical condition after a noon Friday motorcycle collision at Georgia and Florida streets west of Schlemeyer Field. He struck a pickup driven by Marty Jo Fink, who was turning left onto Florida. Lentz underwent surgery for head injuries and was placed in the Odessa Medical Center Hospital ICU. No citations were issued.

Odessa Danny Keith Lentz Basil Georgia Florida Schlemeyer Field Texas Department of Public Safety Lentz Marty Jo Fink Harris St Fink Odessa Medical Center

Attempted rape report in Odessa alley

An Odessa woman says a man attempted to rape her Thursday night at 2100 North Adams as she walked with her husband gone to the store. He dragged her into bushes, tried to disrobe her, and threatened violence. She screamed, the assailant fled, then returned later. No arrests yet. She has not provided a description.

Odessa North Adams

Wounded man hospitalized after south Odessa shooting

A man was shot in the lip and taken to Medical Center Hospital around 8 p.m. Friday. The unidentified victim, who spoke no English, was reported conscious with no condition released. The shooting occurred at 1025 E Murphy St according to Investigator Mary Jo Kelly.

South Odessa Medical Center Hospital Mary Jo Kelly

I would Like to Talk About My Occupation as a Machinist

Bob Killion of Odessa describes his role at Turbo Specialties and Machine since May 1952. He explains maintenance of turbochargers and pumps, the skill in shaping alloy metal, and the pride of skilled work. He notes machining is tedious but rewarding and endorses pursuing the trade for good pay and opportunity.

Odessa Bob Killion

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Hunts Lobby Nia W.H N.B D.H Douglas Max Faulkner Jim Rauscher Woolco Paul McIntosh Ministrator Deborah Roberts Roberts Keith Purvis Murphy & Rochester, Inc Bill Clark Ector County Independent School District Jim Collins Lon Davis National Bank of Odessa Susan Gibson Permian Bank Lynn Swango Phillips Petroleum Co BY Julie Bird E. Murphy St Energy City
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