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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1982

Page

4

West African minister seeks U S church support in Odessa

West African Liberian Presbyterian leader Dr H Victor Stryker visited Odessa to urge affiliation with the Cumberland churches of the United States. He described Liberia's shift from civilian rule to military governance under Samuel Doe and pressed for Christian aid in health and education while promoting understanding of Liberian culture and church life.

Charlotte McCarroll Odessa Cumberland Churches United States H. Victor Stryker J. Edmond Weir U.S Cape Mount County Liberia Africa Stryker People’s Redemption Council National Police Bureau Ministry of Justice

Fire safety training urged for children

Dr. Russell T. Jones of the University of Pittsburgh urges systematic fire safety training for children to prevent deaths and risky reflexes like hiding in closets. He cites 1980 fire death data and has led studies with preschool to elderly groups using classroom simulations and rewards.

Pittsburgh Russell T. Jones Jones National Fire Protection Association Brown University Pitt

Dear Abby letters reveal tired mom and social leech

A reader laments constant work night shifts and no babysitting help from parents while seeking rest. Abby advises grandmothers offer help without being asked and cautions against pressuring them. Also includes two other reader letters about dating in a small town and a one sided friendship.

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