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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1979

Page

2

Hawaii at 20 years in the Union marked by growth and tension

Hawaiis 20th anniversary as a state is noted amid rapid population rise tourism boom and rising costs. Officials describe urban growth and social change while crime housing and transit debates show strain on Oahu. The piece traces history from Cook to annexation and modern development.

Honolulu Dwight Eisenhower Hawaii Paradise Andrew Lind University of Hawaii Lind Oahu Kaanapali Princeville Wailea Hawaii Five-0 George Arivoshi Hideto Kono Capt James Cook Cook

Dear Abby guidance on teen health and relationships

A teen seeks confidential help for potential venereal disease and fear of parental involvement. Abby urges telling parents or, if needed, using the toll free VD Hotline 800-523-1885. Additional letters discuss marrying a divorced man, contacting an ex-wife for bias, and a tongue-in-cheek reply about allergy debates.

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Couple won’t part with pet porker Gabriel the pig

Hartland Ohio AP report on Gabriel the 600 pound housebroken pet pig owned by Joe Caroselli and his wife. Vets warn diet of dog food cola and beer could push him toward 600 pounds. the couple resists selling despite interest. Gabriel is intelligent, well behaved, sleeps with Freddie the mongrel, and even shares beer with his owner.

Hartford Ohio Gabriel Joe Caroselli Carosellis Caroselli Freddie

Koreagate indictment dismissed in Park case

U S District Judge June Green dismissed a 36 count indictment against Korean rice dealer Tongsun Park ending Koreagate. Park had testified under immunity deal arranged by Benjamin Civiletti, then head of the criminal division. Hanna, Passman and other figures faced trial with limited outcomes and Park still faces potential tax debts.

Washington Justice Department U.S June Green Tongsun Park Park Benjamin R. Civiletti Civiletti

Edison settlement ends eight-year racial discrimination suit in Detroit

About 450 black Detroit Edison employees will get 10 000 each under a 4 5 million consent judgment. The case, begun in 1971 by the ACLU and Stanford attorney, charged Edison with systematic discrimination in hiring and promotion of Black workers.

Detroit Detroit Edison U.S Howard L. Simon Michigan The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU Stanford University William Gould Edison Willie Stamps Association For the Betterment of Black Edison Simon

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