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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1979

Page

3

Priceless Gift of Love: Couple Donate Baby to Siblings

Lynda and John Elson in London give their newborn daughter to Lynda’s sister Jean and Roger Machin, a move sparking debate among British adoption officials. The Machins, unable to have children, welcomed baby Jodie nine months after the idea emerged during a pub chat.

London Lynda Elson Mrs. Elson John Margaret Mawer The Association of British Adoption and Fostering Agencies Machins Machin Elson Jodie Lynda Mrs. Machin

Heating bills worry Americans in AP NBC poll

Nearly two in five adults fear they cannot pay home heating bills this winter. Among fuel oil users fear is strongest, while those using natural gas or electricity show similar concern. Officials note fuel shortages remain a worry but are secondary to payment fears. Thirty eight percent report worry about paying for fuel, with 62 percent not worried and 17 percent very worried.

New York Associated Press NBC News APNBC

Braselton election called off amid Braselton family political dynasty

Braselton Georgia cancels city election as Mayor J L Braselton and council members H F Braselton H B Braselton H E Braselton and H H Braselton face no opposition. The town of about 550 lies 45 miles northeast of Atlanta along I 85. the Braselton family has long held local offices. The mayor notes he hopes someone will step in, while detailing the town’s development and utilities.

Braselton Georgia J.L. Braselton H.F. Braselton H.B. Braselton H.E. Braselton H.H. Braselton Atlanta Interstate 85 Dadoo’s McDonald’s W.H. Braselton Jr Greene Braselton Braseltons Ant Braselton H.E The Braselton, Banking Co Braselton Improvement Co

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