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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1981

Page

6

Padding in Miss America contest sparks debate

Atlantic City officials say padding and makeup to alter measurements are legal and not checked, as contestants and hostesses craft the right proportions. Miss Washington Kristine Weitz lists a 37 bust, 24 waist, 37 hips, amid hype over pageant scrutiny and a $20,000 scholarship prize.

Atlantic City N.J Marks Ellen Plum Brouhaha Biloxi Kristine Elizabeth Weitz Pasco

Landon at 94 still sharp in memory and wit

Alf M. Landon, Ninety four Wednesday, keeps a prodigious daily news habit and political fire. He rides his horse daily, consults five radio stations, and follows world events despite frail health and hearing loss. His daughter headlined GOP ties, with events at a Kansas City convention and a silent family dinner.

Lew Ferguson Associated Press Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon GOP Red Kansas Theo Landon Wren Judy Markley Greenwood County Colorado Executives’ Club Chicago U.S Bob Dole Kansas City Nancy Landon Kassebaum Detroit Manhattan Kansas State University Federal Reserve Board Paul Volcker Edmund Muskie Landons

Southampton wedding ties Radin and Fillet in Roaring Twenties theme

Theatrical producer Roy Radin and co-defendant Toni Fillet wed in a civil ceremony at Radin’s Southampton mansion followed by a reception. The event, with a Roaring Twenties motif, featured vintage cars and flappers.

Southampton N.Y Roy Radin Toni Fillet Radin Newsday Long Island Fillet Suffolk County Riverhead Melanie Haller Filler Haller Kotter Playboy

Lewis telethon sets new pledge record nationwide

In Las Vegas the 16th Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised 31.5 million dollars in pledges and contributions for muscular dystrophy research and patient care. The 212 hour event aired from the Sahara Hotel with segments from New York and Atlantic City

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