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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1979

Page

5

Ex POW Garwood framed as survivor in desertion case

Lawyers say ex POW Garwood acted from fear while prisoners cooperated with captors in Vietnam. A former POW testified that prisoners signed anti war statements and followed orders to stay alive, while Garwood’s defense argues actions were for survival. Hearing resumes Jan 8 with further witnesses planned.

Camp Lejeune N.C Pfc Robert Garwood Vietnam Garwood Adams Ind Army Willie Watkins Germany Watkins Dermot Foley Foley

Defenders’ Clubplay Stuns In Cavendish Invitation Pair

West led clubs and Nagy and Kokish executed precise defense to defeat a spade contract. North’s Michaels cue hinted majors, South invited to three hearts, and Nagy’s disciplined club continuation yielded two trump tricks. Alan Sontag’s thoughtful defense supported the West club strategy.

Cavendish U.S Eric Kokish Montreal Peter Nagy North South Nagy Kokish West East Declarer Alan Sontag

Brezhnev Reported Sick With Catarrhal Indisposition

Tass said Brezhnev is ill with a cold a rare health report from the Kremlin leader as observers note the previous 16 day absence last October. Brezhnev, 73, has not been publicly visible, and the news agency’s disclosure marks an unusual health update from Soviet authorities.

Moscow Tass Leonid I. Brezhnev Kremlin Brezhnev

Dating Rules for Teens in Dr Wallace's Advice Column

A teenager seeks guidance on dating a 17 year old with alcohol and marijuana use. Dr Wallace advises against night dating, emphasizes avoiding drugs and alcohol, and suggests parents' rules. Other letters advise delaying the steady relationship, handling rumors by confronting the spreaders, and avoiding retaliation.

Dr. Wallace Laurie Bay City Texas Laura

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