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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1978

Page

2

Psychologist denied sex abuse accusations in Texas case

A Texas psychologist, John Abell, faces a motion from two former patients alleging a scheme of fraud and deception tied to sexual acts framed as therapy. Judge Jim Dear ordered Abell to answer written questions revealing patient names. Abell's lawyer Richard McCarroll vows to fight, citing privacy rights.

Austin, Texas Jim Dear John Abell Abell Richard McCarroll Abel

Judge rejects block of ERA referendum

U S Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist refused to block Nevada s November advisory referendum on the Equal Rights Amendment. He ruled there is no constitutional obstacle since the vote is nonbinding on the state legislature and the ratification still depends on congressional action and Nevada’s legislature.

Washington Supreme Court William H. Rehnquist Nevada Rehnquist Congress U.S Isabel Kimbel Bruce Blackadar Mary Frazzini Theodore Oleson Jr Marjorie DaCosta Eastman ERA Carter Justice Department

Public speaking tips for stage fright in youth group

Louise L aged 17 president of her church Young Peoples Society seeks psychological advice for fear before a talk. The column offers rules to manage nerves, urges practice with the rule of three, controlled gestures, and audience engagement plus a mailed booklet option through Dr Crane.

Louise L Church Young Peoples Society Louise Robert Schuller Christ

Port Arthur Man Killed in Interstate 10 Crash

A Port Arthur Texas man, James Land, died in a crash on Interstate 10 near the Texas line in Lake Charles Louisiana. Land’s car was hit from behind by another vehicle after striking a tractor trailer as the truck was entering the highway from a weigh station. A following car then rammed into the wreck, trapping Land’s car beneath the rig. The second driver's fate unknown. he was charged with driving while intoxicated.

Lake Charles Interstate 10 James Land Port Arthur Texas Land Texas Line

National health plan future still unclear

Cincinnati AP report quotes Dr. John Zapp, chief AMA lobbyist, saying the shape of any future national health insurance is unclear. He predicts a probable national program soon but notes the term may be less accepted now. He anticipates Congress will back a regulated private practice structure rather than federally run clinics.

Cincinnati American Medical Association John Zapp Zapp The Academy of Medicine Congress

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