Woman mechanic at Robinson Chevrolet Buick holds own in shop
Jean Hart joined her husband as an employee at Robinson Chevrolet Buick, hired by service manager Larry Green to assist in the shop. She handles washes greases engine work parts runs and shop cleaning while her son Calvin Greene has also worked for Green. Green notes a behavioral shift among male workers since her hiring and praises her skill.
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Jean Hart
Robinson Chevrolet Buick
Larry Green
Jean
Hart
Larry
McCamey
Brown
Motor Company
Jean Ocasion
Calvin Greene
Green
Autenmann
Ed Robinson
M. L. Hart
Middle East battle widens as Arab nations join Israeli conflict
Iraq and Jordan mobilize forces as the five day war escalates. Soviet transport planes ship large military tonnages to Egypt and Syria while Damascus reports Israeli strikes on Damascus airport and other strategic targets. Israeli jets strike naval bases and ports, claim many downed Syrian aircraft, and hit civilian sites as ground fighting slows on the Golan Heights and Sinai.
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Israel
Damascus
Iraq
Jordan
Washington
U.S. Defense Department
Soviet Union
Egypt
Syria
Israali
Homs
Mediterranean
Tel Aviv
Golan Heights
Defense Ministry
Sinai Penisula
Suez Canal
Beirut
An Nahar
Sinai
Minat el-Bayda
Latakia
Tartus
Cairo
Khusna
Abu Hammad
Nile Delta
Alexandria
Sinai Desert
Nixon Says US Plays Responsible Role in Mideast Peace
President Nixon spoke of the United States seeking a fair, responsible role in mediating the dangerous Middle East crisis. Congressional leaders endorsed the administration’s peace efforts after a White House meeting, with no rush to a specific path or timetable. He tied the region’s oil to energy policy, urging faster energy research and development.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Middle East
White House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Mansfield
Mideast
Zaire
Europe
Japan
Rash of city wrecks ties up patrols this week
A string of auto accidents kept city police busy on Monday and Tuesday with six crashes reported. Victims include Michael John Roberts and Ruben D. Gillespie at Cedar and Third streets, Sherry Arlene Liles and James C. Moore in a grocery lot, Dal Weldon Snyder and Kenneth Martin Durham at Hackberry and Monroe, David G. Levario and Eladio T. Salgado at Sixth and Almond, Frank L. McAnally on Lincoln Street, and Peter J. Rodriquez colliding with two parked cars on Mesquite. One fire response followed a Lincoln Street rollover. Police cited several drivers for failure to yield right of way or other violations.
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Michael John Roberts
Glendale
Calif
Ruben D. Gillespie
Adams St
Roberts
Cedar Street
Gillespie
Third Street
Sherry Arlene Liles
W. Fighth St
James C. Moore
Space 22
Tra-Park
Liles
Moore Auto
Hackberry
Monroe
Dal Weldon Snyder
Cayanosa
Kenneth Martin Durham
Pecos
Snyder
Sixth and
Almond Streets
David G. Levario
S. Mesquite St
Eladio T. Salgado
Mesquite Street
Saul Roquemore
Peter J. Rodriquez
Agnew Resigns As Vice President Says Aide
AP bulletin reports Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned on Wednesday, according to his secretary. The disclosure ends his tenure in the nation’s second highest office amid ongoing political controversy.
Optimist Club Bus Heads to Friday Football Game
The Evening Optimist Club will drive its bus to the football game Friday. Free rides for up to 50 people are on a first come basis. Meet at the east side of the courthouse at 5 p.m. Children under 17 require a parental note. The bus departs Odessa immediately after the game.
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Optimist
S P.m
Odessa
Reeves County Hospital board approves no action on insurance
Reeves County Hospital’s board of managers discussed September statistics showing a daily patient rate of 10.3 and a $9,000 operating deficit. Administrator Pauline Drew warned that prospects for hiring more registered nurses are slim and Medicare approval could be withdrawn unless staff is secured. Bids for a required fire alarm system were tabled pending Medicare status notification.
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Reeves County Hospital
Pauline Drew
Medicare
Neff
Blue Cross
Reeves County grand jury returns ten indictments
The Reeves County grand jury returned 10 indictments against nine persons and one no bill after meeting Friday. Edsel V. Heslip received two indictments for escape from custody and assault to rob, with bonds set at 10,000 each. Ronald D. Smith and Roberto Acosta faced separate charges for escape and destruction of property with bonds 1,500 and 500 respectively. Five additional indictments for swindling by worthless checks were issued, with one theft over 50 for removing items from a rent house. Several cases were not served or postponed due to absent officials. Judge Sherrill presided in the absence of other judges.
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Reeves County
Edsel V. Heslip
W.P
Dan
Daniel
Heslip
Ector County
Ward County
Ronald D. Smith
Smith
Roberto Acosta
Acosta
Hilda Henry
Walter Holcomb
Larry Fuller
Charles Sherrill
Fort Stockton
J. H. Starley
Pecos
Women’s Division Sets Rules for Fall Fairs Entries
The Women’s Division of the Fall Fairs sponsored by the Rebekah Lodge seeks merit based entries. Inspection may accept or reject, ribbons awarded to top three in each division. Canned foods must be in jars with standard screw caps. Groups cover canned fruit vegetables jams jellies and preserves pickles relishes. Clothing and textiles must be exhibitor made since Nov 1 1972. Groups include quilts spreads crocheted articles linens clothing by youth adults knitted items. Class 3 handicrafts china painting ceramics and hobbies. Class 4 foods for youth and adults. No entry fee. Entries in place by 9 am Thursday and at the fair barn by 6 pm today. Class 4 entries must be in place by 10 am Thursday and stay until 8 pm Saturday. Youth defined as under 19 and still in school. adults 19 or older. Judges’ decisions final. division not responsible for loss or damage.
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Rebekah Lodge
Thursay
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Pecos Art Association
Art Club
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Mesquite
Roquemore
Nett
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Joel Daniel
Commissioners Court
Fred Leigh
Dick Pattillo
Johnny Wofford
Creamy McCree
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