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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1978

Page

8

Widow’s house draws hundreds as money rumors surge

In Philadelphia and Opelika, crowds swell outside Mabel Sheehan’s home amid wild claims of hidden cash. Police report 19 arrests as guards deter burglars while Sheehan, living in a convent, confirms only Social Security income and burial paid in advance. Huey P. Long lookalike runs for Lee County Commission.

Philadelphia Widow Sheehan Mabel Sheehan Sheehan Paul Frankenfield Frankenfield Opelika, Alia Huey P. Long Opelika Lee County Commission

ABC tops prime time ratings with late summer strength

ABC dominates the fifth straight week of prime time ratings led by Three's Company with a 25 rating. Laverne and Shirley and Carter Country tied for third as ABC shows fill the top 10, signaling strong fall-season momentum ahead of premieres on September 11.

New York ABC A.C. Nielsen Co CBS NBC Networks Three Nielsen Laverne and Shirley Carter Alice 60 Minutes Paul Anka Monte Carlo CBS News Public Education Three's Company MLB

Dear Abby column excerpt on estimates engagements and introductions

Dear Abby answers readers on medical billing expectations in a town with a podiatrist refuting estimates. She advises asking for office visit costs upfront. She then counsels a fiancés mother in law wedding guest list and timing, to resist obligations. A divorced man seeks a discreet introduction method for his ex wife at social events. Abby suggests introducing by name only unless asked.

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Dollar slumps as US trade deficit widens in July

In early Tokyo trading the dollar fell nearly six yen after news the July U.S. trade deficit reached 2.99 billion dollars, the largest drop since 1973. It recovered briefly but closed lower, with Tokyo dealers citing import buying and ongoing surpluses, inflation, and deficits as causes.

Tokyo New York Europe U.S Japan Carter

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