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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1978

Page

2

Democrats seek six new faces in Texas delegation races

In Texas primaries, Phil Gramm in the 6th District and Marvin Leath in the 11th seek upset wins against Republicans while Charles Stenholm in the 17th campaigns against Bill Fisher. Mickey Leland is set for the 18th, Joe Wyatt eyes the 14th, and other incumbents face challengers as party lines shift.

Dallas Bryan College Station Texas A&m Phil Gramm Olin Tiger’ Teague Wes Mowery Fort Worth Teague Gramm Marlin Marvin Leath Lane Denton W. R Bob Charles Stenholm Stamford West Texas Bill Fisher Omar Burleson Stenholm Fisher Republican National Committee GOP Burleson Mickey Leland Houston Barbara Jordan Leland Socialist Workers Party Deborah Vernier Joe Wyatt Bloomington Jim Matt’' Dillion Woodville Ray Roberts McKinney Frank Glenn Flint Roberts Glenn Bill Archer Robert L. Hutchings Hutchings Archer Bob Eckhardt Nick Gearhart Eckhardt Randy Evans la Marque Jack Brooks Beaumont J. J Jake’ Pickle Austin Emmett Hudspeth Jack Hightower Vernon Jaces Clifford Jones Perrytown

Horoscope Marathon Mix of Romance and Advice

Cancer through Pisces sections offer guidance on travel, health, finance, friendships, and romance. The column urges diet discipline, social activity, and open-minded change while detailing planetary cues for each sign. The article then shifts to political race coverage, listing Texas congressional incumbents and challengers with district alignments and strategic notes.

ARIES Taurus Gemini Leo VIRGO

Liverpool Cathedral opens after long construction run

Liverpool Cathedral the largest church in England and fifth largest worldwide was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. Work began with a cornerstone laid July 18, 1904 by King Edward VII. Finishing touches remain. Only bigger churches are St John the Divine in New York St Peter's in Rome Santa Maria de la Sede in Seville and the Cathedral of Milan.

Liverpool England Elizabeth II Edward VII St. John the Divine New York City St. Peter’s Rome Santa Maria de la Sede Seville Spain Cathedral of Milan

Chase ends in shooting near Southwest City

A Texas man shot himself after taking his wife hostage at a Columbus motel and fleeing through three states in a 100 mile chase that ended in a ravine north of Southwest City. Michael McDowell, from Plano, Texas, was listed in critical condition with a chest wound after transfer from Grove to Joplin hospitals.

Southwest City Texas Columbus Kan Michael McDowell Plano McDowell Grove Okla Joplin

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