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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1978

Page

5

Sambo's name sparks protests across New England

In Brockton and across New England the Sambo's chain faces boycotts and legal scrutiny over its name. Cities delay licenses, lawyers weigh actions, and several outlets have renamed to Jolly Tiger. Activists warn the sign could incite racial tensions while the company defends its legal right to keep the brand.

Northeast Sambo’s Sambo's New England David Severson Rudy Santos Brockton Severson Brouhaha Santa Barbara Calif Sam Battistone Newell Bohnett New York Massachusetts Boston

Eisenberg’s daring second hand middle defeat in no trump

In a world championship bridge deal, Billy Eisenberg, playing South, defeats the 3NT contract after Stayman. He unblocks early to prevent endplay, then misleads declarer with precise diamond and heart plays. The defense relies on unblocking at trick three to avoid giving away the contract and showcases the strategic value of mid-hand signaling.

Lucas Bois Eisenberg Declarer West East

Youth protest at Love Canal site sparks school closure

In Niagara Falls youths rally near 99th Street School vowing to leave the area as residents face illness fears from dumped chemical wastes. The state offers $1,800 per family for six months housing, while health tests begin amid reported miscarriages and birth defects. Federal aid follows President Carter declaring the site an emergency area, with canal cleanup set for August 15 unless unsafe.

Niagara Falls N.Y 99Th Street Keith Shaw Don Huey The State Health Department Hooker Chemical Corp Carter William Hennessy

Carter cheers NYC aid bill and urban policy stance

President Carter signed a 1.65 billion federal loan guarantee for New York City at City Hall Plaza, calling it in the national interest and key to urban policy. He praised local leaders, noted the plan avoids cost to taxpayers, and cited continued aid talks with mayors seeking 1 billion more in fiscal relief.

New York Carter New York City America White House Congress Washington United States Edward Koch Hugh Carey Rosalynn Koch Carey Bess Myerson Ann Ford U.S

Neighbors Kept From Baby Louise Brown VIP Story

Bristol couple John and Lesley Brown restrict access to their 15 day old daughter Louise Joy Brown. Exclusive $600000 deal with Daily Mail funds private life as reporters await outside the home. Gynecologist Patrick Steptoe and physiologist Robert Edwards maintain privacy amid intense media attention.

London John Lesley Brown Gladys Johnson Brown Bristol Lesley Louise Joy Brown Patrick Steptoe Cambridge University Robert Edwards Mrs. Brown England Louise Health Department National Health Service Steptoe Oldham Oldham Chronicle United States Las Vegas

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