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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1978
Page
2
Edward Camp, owner of a San Antonio pawn shop, received two $300 cashier checks and a handwritten apology for three pistols stolen in 1975. The bandit, masked during a June 19, 1975 robbery, later sent the notes from Boston, claiming remorse as Camp recalls the heist and its value then and now.
Washington AP reports ERA supporters have failed to gain House Judiciary Committee votes for a seven-year extension, seeking a compromise four-year extension instead. With 35 states ratified, three more needed by March 22 to reach constitutional status, ERA backers rally 55,000 to 100,000 in Washington while lawmakers debate rescission and legal questions amid a tense political fight.
Louis Jerome, a state Compensation Board referee, charged an unemployed Polish speaking man on the 36th floor of the World Trade Center during a nine hour siege. Fraczek, who claimed to have dynamite but held a Polish flag, a Bible, a knife and bread, was arrested after Jerome disarmed him and fled to safety with four hostages evacuated from 17 floors. Police warned the device would be checked. Fraczek faced kidnapping and weapon charges while seeking more funds for medical awards.
In a Stayman sequence after 2NT by North and South opening two no trump, North raises over a 3 level bid as East leads the nine of diamonds. Declarer misplays by not attempting a club finesse, then realizes a line involving a club finesse could reduce losses. with precise play the contract could be preserved.
Marie Hudson a 28 year old mother of three was named Monday to serve as sergeant at arms of the Texas Senate highlighting a milestone in state government.
A humor filled quiz book item asks to score a horse sense quiz with problems on dairy, fawn items, cleft hooves, beans, and water hazards. It then matches terms to numbers and assigns answers: Elsie the cow for 1, venison for 2, Francis for 3, Golden Bantam corn for 4, sandtrap golf for 5, and various numeric matches for the second part.
A grandfather recalls his 14 year old grandson visiting for a month and the clash over fitness. The teen loves running, while the elder jokes about the old ways of exercise and the costs of training. A two mile trip to the YMCA and 1.70 dollars in running expenses illustrate the youth's dedication.
A reader asks how to stop a planned breakup that could hurt Lisa, weighing whether to accept or reject a new relationship. The reply notes the choice is hers and urges consideration of Lisa and the friend’s feelings, plus practical guidance on maintaining friendships without harm. The column also covers teen friendship concerns and a note to send questions to Teen Forum.
In San Antonio, councilwoman Helen Dutmer will be sworn Thursday as mayor pro tem while Mayor Lila Cockrell is away. The city, home to about one million residents, will have Dutmer act as the standing leader in the mayor’s absence.
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