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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1982

Page

11

Girdles and Pregnancy Corsets Debated by Dr Crane

Odessa American reader column by George Crane discusses girdles and maternity corsets as artificial support for the abdomen during pregnancy and weight changes. It argues these garments help preserve abdominal elasticity, counter stretching, and maintain youthful shape, while noting fitter routines may reduce need. It invites readers to request booklets by writing to Dr. Crane.

Peggy R Dr. Crane Mike Crane Odessa

St Francis stamp to honor saint with dove imagery

The United States Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp on October 7 to honor St Francis of Assisi. The first day ceremony occurs in San Francisco during the city's observance of the 800th birthday of the saint after whom the city is named. The stamp shows Francis with a covey of doves and bears the legend Francis of Assisi 1182 1982.

Washington St. Francis of Assisi U.S. Postal Service San Francisco St. Francis Italy Franciscan Order Francis of Assisi

Hayes to guest star on Love, Sidney episode

Helen Hayes, 81, joins NBC comedy Love, Sidney as a guest star playing a sprightly con artist posing as Sidney Shorrs babysitter. Tony Randall notes Hayes has spent 75 years on stage, returning to TV after years away, with Kaleena Kiff and Swoosie Kurtz in the cast.

New York Sidney Helen Hayes Tony Randall Kaleena Kaleena Kiff Patti Swoosie Kurtz Randall Sidney Shorr Manhattan Miss Hayes

Canine police wanted at ports of entry

Officials seek trained canines to sniff illegal narcotics at ports of entry. Dogs may be either sex and must be in good physical condition. Applicants should contact the U.S. Customs Canine Enforcement Training Rural Route Box 7 Front Royal VA 22630.

Washington U.S Front

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