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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1978

Page

6

MOVE member hospitalized after police arrest gunfight

Philadelphia AP reports MOVE member Delbert Orr Africa, 28, was hospitalized for tests after police allegedly kicked and beat him following a gunfight that killed a patrolman. Photos show him surrendering. later tests found no internal bleeding. Police say he was struck after a cartridge clip and knife were found. Rendell seeks witness photos, raising press freedom concerns. Flags at half staff paid tribute to Patrolman James Ramp, 52, killed in the raid.

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Dear Abby Three Cheers for Abby

Dear Abby answers reader questions with humor and practical advice. A pastor's wife cites a seminar showing couples who undress in front of each other stay married, while others who undress in the closet face higher divorce risk. Abby notes light and heat, and offers guidance on boundaries and self care.

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Pharmacists sought for area pharmacy top man role

Area pharmacy seeks a top pharmacist offering excellent salary ownership and participation. May require relocation and all replies remain confidential.

Ray to Testify Before Panel in King Killing Case

PETROL Tenn AP James Earl Ray will testify before a congressional committee next week amid calls by black leaders for a new trial. Rev Jesse Jackson says he is convinced Ray was involved but not alone and that a conspiracy may exist. Ray Abernathy plans to tell the House Assassinations Committee Ray had help leaving Memphis after Kings 1968 death.

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TV Grid Fragment Reflects Local Schedule Listings

A fragmented OCR style TV schedule lists shows and times across networks including News, Weather, Local News, Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rockford Files, Incredible Hulk, Operation Petticoat, ABC News Brief, The Rockford Files, and other primetime programs. The data resembles a station lineup with channel numbers and time slots.

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