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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1978
Page
6
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Dear Abby addresses a family Christmas guest room clash as a college son brings his girlfriend home and the parents debate sleeping arrangements. Also advised is a no-nonsense response to a wife feeling like a Patsy in a second marriage and a mother urging proper handling of wedding gifts at a church ceremony.
Fire officials probe cause after an explosion at the 17 year old Old Federal Building creates a gaping hole in a brick wall. No injuries reported as blast hits shortly before 12:30 pm on Thursday. The second floor caves in. building is the state’s oldest non military federal structure, restored and once tied to a USPS 9 cent stamp. It had served occasionally as an extra federal courtroom but was vacant at the time.
Cuban civilians assist in Luanda slum reconstruction health care and sugar industry while about 19,000 Cuban troops stay to back Neto's Marxist government since 1976. Diplomats say 6,500 more civilians expected by January end. U S relations remain strained though Neto seeks normal ties. Cubans are seen as approachable advisers rather than bosses, though tensions with local officials exist.
Lila Cockrell, 56, announces bid for a third two year mayoral term in San Antonio with backing from her family. Challenger Charles Becker, former mayor, also launches campaign. She cites water supply, economic development, and Edwards Aquifer protection as key issues within tight budget limits. The city, population about 800,000 with a large Mexican American community.
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