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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1979

Page

8

Congealed Oil Washes Ashore on California Coast

A congealed oil slick 30 miles long was spotted off San Diego County and reached South Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside shore where swimmers found 4 foot blobs. Coast Guard sent three ships to locate source, warning owner and skipper may face fines up to 810,000. No oil reached Oceanside harbor. latest sightings extended to La Jolla but washed up mainly at Carlsbad.

Carlsbad Calif San Diego County Carlsbad State Beach Oceanside U.S. Coast Guard Oceanside Harbor la Jolla Coast Guard Carlsbad Beach

Striking workers seize Apex Textile plant executives

In San Salvador striking workers seized Apex Textile Co facility, detaining the plant's American manager William Borstien and other executives. The action aligns with protests at a cathedral hunger strike demanding up to 75 percent raises by metal workers. The political climate includes guerrilla activity and calls to overthrow the Romero regime.

San Salvador el Salvador Apex Textile Co. Fac Tory Labor Ministry William Bor Carlos Humberto Romero

Miraculous design of the human body explored by a physician

In a local column Dr Crane argues the human body is a daily miracle. He cites forearm mechanics, bone remodeling, and the eye as evidence, recounting his son David’s medical path and urging clergy to invite physicians to discuss anatomy and physiology with congregations. Readers are invited to request booklets through the newspaper.

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