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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1978

Page

3

Odessa American Capsule Polity editorial stance

The Odessa American advocates voluntary spending of earnings rather than involuntary distribution as a long term path to a better Permian Basin. The paper invites reproduction of its editorials with proper credit.

Odessa American

Dole letter prompts fund drive for Young Americans for Freedom

The editorial summarizes Senate Republican Robert Dole's fundraising appeal to support YAF and its conservative push in 1980. It notes Dole's past as Ford's running mate, cites a Washington meeting of liberal groups as motive, and argues political change remains limited regardless of party control.

Robert Dole Kansas U.S. Senate Senate Odessa West Texas Dole Young Americans For Freedom Yaf Congress Gerald Forrd Washington National Education Association Afl-Cio National Organization of Women Americans For Democratic Action National Council of Churches

McGovern pushes disarmament lobby seen at ADA meet

The piece portrays Senator George McGovern as a leading figure in unilateral disarmament. It criticizes his ADA speech for misrepresenting U.S. defense needs, cites Africa proxy wars, and notes the Coalition For A New Foreign and Military Policy, with ADA and others as members. It frames McGovern as fueling anti-defense sentiment and warns of Cuban-Soviet influence.

Fidel Castro United States Sen George McGovern Sen. McGovern Americans For Democratic Action McGovern Africa Soviet Union U.S America Congress Carter ADA Dept. of Health Education and Welfare Coalition For National Council of Churches Inter-University Committee

Journalist Confesses Bias as He Joins New Anglican Church

In New York the writer recalls journalist bias and discloses his personal shift to Anglicanism A NA church founded by Episcopalians in fundamental disagreement With a late-life conversion he describes the struggle to join a specific church and the impact on his outlook He notes his growing weekly devotion and sense of sinfulness with time

New York Washington Press Corps Chalmers Roberts Riviera Nieman Harvard North America Brooks

Gun control debate lacks clear crime link and rights focus

The piece argues gun control bills will be shelved during campaigning, citing polls and studies that show no proven link between gun laws and crime reduction. It defends individual gun rights under the Second Amendment, challenging collective-right interpretations and urging vigilance to protect liberty.

Congress University of Wisconsin GMA Research Corporation Decision Making Information St. Louis University Law School Don Kates Jr U.S. Supreme Court United States Miller Supreme Court Justice Brandeis

How to address the lawmakers

A list of congressional and state legislators with addresses in Washington and Texas. The districts include Sen Lloyd Bentsen Jr of Houston, Sen John Tower of Wichita Falls, Rep George Mahon of Lubbock, Rep Richard White of El Paso, and state figures Sen Pete Snelson of Midland, Sen Kent Hance of Lubbock, Rep John Hoestenbach and Rep Richard Slack with their Odessa and Pecos offices.

Lloyd Bentsen, Jr Houston Senate Washington D.C John G. Tower Wichita Falls George Mahon Lubbock Rayburn Richard C. White el Paso Rayburn House W.E Pete) Snelson Democrat of Midland North Colorado Kent Hance Petroleum Building Odessa John Hoestenbach North Texas Richard C. Slack Pecos Brandon

Carter's ten health insurance principles lack a plain case

The piece argues against national health insurance, noting U S health outcomes and doctor availability, and questions public demand for government plans. It criticizes the vague ten principles, the absence of cost estimates, tax impact, and administrative size while proposing a gradual, private-insurance–inclusive approach.

Washington Carter America Richard E. Palmer American Medical Association Palmer United States NBC Mr. Carter Sen Edward Kennedy Joe Califano

Crossword Clue Answer List From The Puzzle

Across and down clues give definitions for common words and phrases. Entries include exclamations parleyed as expressions, river names such as the Seine, terms for meals and food preparation, ship and vessel terms, and a noted actress Patricia.

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Freedom Permian Basin Anthony Harrigan William A Rusher Phyllis Schlafly James J. Kilpatrick Seine France Patricia Great Lake Gabor and Peron
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