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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1978

Page

2

Dear Abby and the Twin Cyclones Clones

A reader asks if Abby and Ann Landers are clones. Abby clarifies they are identical twins. The column also addresses a conflict between a mother and daughter’s boyfriend, declaring the reader must choose maturity, and offers advice on wills and executor roles. The item ends with a news note that UC Berkeley faces federal scrutiny over hiring practices, risking a Navy research contract renewal.

Abby Ann Landers America Lew Riley Yorba Linda Calif Lew Mom Washington University of California At Berkeley Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Navy

Proposition 13 Debate Shows Texas Tax Limits Different

Texas lawmakers hear that California style Proposition 13 cannot work in Texas. Committee members discuss why the tax relief plan would shift benefits to businesses and reduce deductions for residents, while Gov Briscoe prepares a special session call. Speakers urge sensible limits and focus on a meaningful plan.

Austin Texas California House Dolph Briscoe James McGrew The Texas Research League Tex McGrew Walter Lilie Brad Wright Houston Tim van Dohren D-Goliad Bill Clayton

Violence in schools rises, NEA delegates report

In Dallas, Hank Springer describes a violent incident after reporting a student for attempted rape. NEA data show about 60,900 public school teachers faced attacks this year, with most violence in junior highs and a call for more district funding, discipline, and recognition of the problem.

Dallas Hank Springer NEA Jackie Barrineau Classroom Teachers Association Orlando Fla CTA John Ryer Ryer Springer Los Angeles Lisa Kulesar Ogden Utah

Lifeguards Could Face Dismissal After Key Ditch

In San Antonio Texas city officials warn some lifeguards may be fired or suspended after a Fourth of July sick out left only two of 18 pools open. Almost all of the 95 lifeguards did not report to work, prompting wage dispute talks as workers seek pay raises from 2.65 to 3.50 per hour. Pools reopened after lifeguards returned.

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