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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1978

Page

11

Texas Miss Miller Aims For Miss America Crown

Sandi Miller of Mesquite Texas trained six weeks for the Miss America pageant program described as a professional business. The 20 year old with a 36 25 36 figure follows a strict diet and two hour daily workouts to lift legs and build muscle. She carries a $13 000 wardrobe and a team of advisors while aiming for a $20 000 scholarship and $50 000 in appearances.

Atlantic City N.J Sandi Miller Texas Miss Miller Mesquite Miller Vermont Lisa Volkert

Nicaragua strike loses support across cities

In Managua and smaller cities the nationwide strike against President Somoza lost backing. Chamber of Commerce: capital shutdown fell from 78 to 71 percent. Jinotepe Esteli over 90 percent closed. Leon about 40 percent open. Chinandega Granada Masaya beginning to reopen. Somoza called the strike a failure and said opponents would tire and go broke. Noise, gunfire, no casualties. Pan Am will not fly into Managua after dark. Somoza attacked Perez at a news conference over UN and OAS actions.

Managua Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza National Chamber of Commerce Somoza Carlos Andres Perez United Nations Security Council Organization of America States OAS

Replacement for McInnis Won’t Seek Full D A Job

Edinburg Texas AP interim Hidalgo County district attorney Preston Henrichson 34 says he will serve only until Oscar McInnis is cleared or removed. McInnis named in federal indictments says he plotted to kidnap and kill a friend’s ex husband and faces removal actions. Henrichson pledged not to seek election or permanent appointment and expects to serve this year.

Edinburg, Texas Oscar McInnis Preston Henrichson Hidalgo County McInnis Texas Henrichson

Television schedule clutter from September listing

A dense, era specific TV guide fragment lists networks NBC CBS and ABC programs with times and show names such as Nightly News Dallas shows Morning programs and late night fare including The Tonight Show LCS Report and The Ed Capra Mysteries. The text mixes sport and game show blocks with soap operas and children's fare, reflecting a diverse weekday lineup.

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