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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1979

Page

4

Clements Turns Rubber Chicken Fundraiser Into Boost

Gov. Bill Clements hosted a Chickenfest in Austin to retire a $2.8 million gubernatorial debt. About 2,200 attendees paid $25 for dinner with Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys, while Rita Clements and the governor hosted a $500-per-couple reception at the mansion. He recalled the Amarillo incident with the rubber chicken and pledged to hold Carter-like imagery around the Democratic Party in 1980.

Austin Texas Bill Clements John Hill Clements Amarillo Hill Jimmy Carter Jim Francis Shell Colonel Sander Alvin Crow Pleasant Valley Boys Rita Governor's Mansion Mr. Carter Carter Democratic Party

Skylab reentry could be steered away from populated areas

NASA official Richard G. Smith said Skylab’s final descent may be redirected at the last moment if debris threatens densely populated regions such as southern Europe or India. The plan aims to drop debris over oceans, with a July 10 to 18 return window and a 50 percent chance of July 15.

Washington Space Agency United States Richard G. Smith House Subcommittee On Space Science and Applications Europe India Space Laboratory Africa National Aeronautics and Space Administration Skylab White House Smith Earth North American Air Defense Command NASA

Hiding a handicap in job applications guidance

This piece discusses whether disabled applicants should reveal their handicap in resumes or cover letters. It presents scenarios where disclosure might help, such as severe disabilities, employer sensitivity, or federal contracting needs, and advises case by case judgment to maximize interview chances.

Joyce M.L Philadelphia

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