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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1980

Page

3

Floyd Gwin amphitheatre to be demolished

The Ector County Odessa Park and Recreation Board voted to demolish the Floyd Gwin amphitheatre at Floyd Gwin Park after a two hour meeting. Discussed also was a feasibility study for a public golf course and locating a four field softball complex.

Floyd Gwin Fred M. Parker Floyd Gwin Park Ector County-Odessa Park and Recreation Board Odessa Ywca YWCA Sherwood Park Gardendale Parks and Recreation Roland Hancock Hancock Park Department Ector County Bob Todd Ken Hawkins Odessa Ed Chaney National Golf Association Hawkins 42Nd Golder Park Board Gary Watkins Odessa Schlemeyer Riverglade West 16Th and Knox West Odessa

Public speaking nerves and practical tips from Dr Crane

A worried reader asks how to overcome stage fright before a speech. The article shares practical hints: hold notes firmly, use both hands, talk to relieve tension, stage gestures cautiously, pick a human interest topic with stories, insert wholesome jokes, alternate humor with pathos, and consider obtaining Dr Crane’s booklet for more guidance.

Lowell Z Dr. Crane Jesus

Carter and Kennedy Back ERA Rally in Washington

President Carter and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy spoke at an Equal Rights Amendment fundraiser drawing about 450 attendees. Both praised the cause amid split guest lists and delays, with Kennedy promising to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court at the first available opportunity.

Washington Carter Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy Illinois House Illinois Supreme Court Democratic Party White House Jim Flag

Publisher Chub Smith III Dies in WWII Fighter Crash

Charles H. Chub Smith III, president and publisher of the Knoxville Journal, was killed when a Navy F8F Bearcat crashed during a thunderstorm near Commerce Georgia. Witnesses described a wing separating, the plane spinning into a wooded area and exploding on impact as responders recovered wreckage. FAA and NTSB officials investigate the cause.

Commerce, Ga Charles H. “Chub” Smith III The Knoxville

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