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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1979

Page

4

Presidential field may start dwindling soon

AP reports signs of thinning among 13 major party candidates as campaigns face disorganization resignations and cash shortfalls. Connally Baker Dole Bush Reagan all shift strategies amid staff shakeups and debt while early starts and bold fundraising fade in varying outcomes.

Don McLeod Washington Texas John Connally Arlington Senate Howard H. Baker Jr Tennessee Sen Bob Dole Kansas Crane Baker GOP Senate Watergate Committee Maine Keating Connally Dole New Hampshire Bush CIA Ronald Reagan

Compliments and California Helped Shape 1916 Vote

The remark about Johnny Carson prompts a broader look at a 1916 California campaign. Hughes and Johnson clashed over reception and influence, with Wilson winning the state and influencing U.S. policy and debt. The piece closes warning about entangling alliances and patriotism.

Johnny Carson Dr. Crane New York Johnny Charles Evans Hughes United States Hughes California Hiram Johnson Sen. Johnson GOP Johnson Woodrow Wilson

Congress weighs Chrysler aid amid lobbying and tax plans

After months of lobbying Chrysler and allies seek approval for about 1.25 billion in federal loan guarantees before Congress adjourns. The package includes an oil windfall profits tax proposal, and a related aid bill for economic distress, with House and Senate action expected late in the week.

Washington Chrysler Corp Congress Chrysler Carter Administration Senate House Robert C. Byrd D-W.va United Auto Workers UAW

Doctors dispute radiation findings in thyroid cancer link

A group of Pennsylvania doctors dispute a.JAMA report that radiation therapy raises thyroid cancer risk. They say the study caused unnecessary fear, prompted recalls, and urge delaying new reminders until further proof. The debate centers on earlier 1950s to 1970s X-ray treatments for head and neck conditions and their long term effects.

Associated Press Chicago Pennsylvania Journal of the American Medical Association Robert Packer Hospital Sayre Bruce R. MacKay MacKay

AT&T to add international dialing to 10 more countries

AT&T filed a new overseas rate schedule with the FCC to introduce international dialing to 10 additional countries, bringing total dialable nations to 74. The plan includes rate decreases for 10 countries and selective increases for six, with Aruba now reachable at International Dial rates.

American Telephone & Telegraph Company At&t Federal Communications Commission FCC United States Aruba

Supper club fire trial opens in federal court

In Covington Kentucky AP reports the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire case goes to trial as the first to reach a jury from the disaster. Judges and defense motions hinge on alleged defective aluminum wiring and devices amid a complex multi-party liability dispute.

Covington, Ky Beverly Hills Anaconda General Electric Co Kaiser Aluminum Rubin

Teens ask Dr Wallace about love and limits

A collage of teen letters asks about marriage and sex before children, a teen planning to travel with a divorced boyfriend, and a fourteen year old who danced with a younger boy. Dr Wallace offers caution, advice, and urges consulting a clergyman. Readers are invited to obtain Dr. Wallaces booklet by sending a dollar and return stamp.

Dr. Wallace Astoria Ore Marie Paso Robles Calif

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