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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1981
Page
3
Therese Lucas and her husband Arthur welcomed Luke, their fourth son, after doctors suspected menopause and later confirmed pregnancy. The 50-year-old mother found out 11 days before his birth, reshaping a family with three grown sons and five grandchildren. Luke is described as "big, fat and sassy" as diapers and 4 a.m. feedings begin.
A 19-year-old Gregory E. Stone saved 2-year-old Sabrina Ashley after her twin Sarina died from a sixth story fall at a Waukegan apartment. Sabrina survived in fair condition as police described the dramatic rescue and the family’s disruption.
Washington reports that President Reagan plans to signal within two weeks his intention to lift the grain embargo on the Soviet Union if the Poland situation continues to ease. Officials say talks with the Soviets on limiting nuclear weapons in Europe could follow, tied to Moscow's improved Poland stance. Haig has softened criticism as tensions ease, and a Senate aide notes a decision by April 27 on the embargo is expected for the 1981 farm bill.
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