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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1978

Page

6

Jumble puzzle prompt with four scrambles and one-letter clues

Four Jumbles are given with one letter in each square. Solve to form four ordinary words. Each word uses one letter from each scrambled segment to create a standard English term.

Man pinned for 11 hours in Virginia rail wreck

In central Virginia near Elma a derailed Southern Crescent train left seven cars and three locomotives scattered. Ned Haynes was trapped beneath a stove for about 11 hours as rescuers fought to free him amid multiple fatalities and critical injuries.

Shipman Ned Haynes Southern Crescent Southern Railway Atlanta Washington Elma Nelson County Virginia

Pay raises spark White House flare but little power shown

President Carter and advisers condemn Illinois and Ohio legislatures for approving raises above voluntary limits, while noting they lack authority to block state actions. Illinois voted 40 percent raises, Ohio boosted salaries to 22,500, and Chicago aldermen proposed 28,000 to 60 percent for four years. Carter urged restraint as inflation concerns rise, with aides acknowledging limited leverage.

Washington Carter Illinois Ohio James Thompson James A. Rhodes Chicago Board of Aldermen Alfred E. Kahn Council On White House Kahn

Television Log For Monday Evening December 3

Evening TV rundown lists local news blocks and weather segments. Programs include Scar's Weather at 6 00 and News Center at 7 9 with local updates and a segment labeled tary Tyler Moore.

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Kidnappers Release Hostage Near Milan

MARCELLA BOROLI BALLestRini, pregnant daughter of a wealthy publisher, freed near Milan after nearly two months in captivity. Police say she was released on the outskirts Sunday in fair condition. no ransom details disclosed.

Milan Italy Marcella Boroli Ballestrini Ballestrini Law

Crochet patterns and catalog offer from Odessa American

An advertisement promotes crochet and needlecraft patterns with prices and a mail order offer. It highlights coat patterns, a 1979 Needle Craft Catalog featuring many titled designs, and specific pattern numbers with prices from 75 cents to 1.50 dollars. The ad directs requests to Alice Brooks in New York for pattern orders and catalogs.

Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept Odessa American Old Chelsea St New York Needlecraft

Shook Tire Company Highlighted For Tire and Auto Needs

Permian Basin Business and Industrial Review promotes Shook Tire Company as the go to shop for truck and passenger tires and all automotive services. It notes staff including J. Woo Jack Jackson as manager and Hoyt ready to assist with tires brakes tune ups safety inspections Monroe shocks and related auto needs.

Tire J. Woo Jack Jackson Hoyt

Leroy's Pit Barbecue Your Christmas Meal Party Headquarters

Parrish assistant manager with Buddy Springer service manager and Willie Fields. Odell Mason expert in fleet maintenance. We carry Lee Michelin and Bridgestone tires. Shock Tire Company offers road hazard warranty on all Lee tires. At 700 East 2nd Street Odessa.

Shock Tire Company East 2Nd Street Odessa

Leroy's Pit Barbecue Christmas Specials and Catering

Leroy's Pit Barbecue offers Christmas gifts of gift certificates for meals and features a Christmas special including turkey with cornbread dressing and giblet gravy. They also provide hickory smoked hams, catering for events, and a menu with multiple smoked meats and sides. Call 337-9795 or visit 1500 Murphy in Odessa.

Leroy Leroy ‘S Murphy Odessa Grandma Leroy’s Leroy 'S FE Murphy Marvin Reed Garland Smith

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