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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1987
Page
15
Ray E Garnett of Odessa recounts a 1945 secret cigarette affair that became a daily habit through Marine Corps boot camp and decades of smoking. He reflects on coughing fits, bronchitis, doctor visits, and a failed will to quit, ending with a plea for help and a humorous postscript.
Letter writers attack Sen Daniel Inouye on his voting stance toward funding the Contras and warn against perceiving war as distant, while praising his WWII service and valor. They contrast his views with life under communism and urge him to consider broader consequences beyond past battles.
Faye Higgins of MADD Midland/Ector County thanks the Odessa American for coverage of drunk driving issues and DWI statistics. She lauds reporter Mick Elmore and urges continued public education, noting the impact on lives and the community. Letters to the editor are welcome with name, address, and contact numbers.
Newsweek columnist Will argues Biden stalls to aid his campaign and to derail Bork's renomination, urging a principled, intellectually serious confirmation. Dole proposes a potential recess appointment as leverage, while Heflin and DeConcini resist ideological tests and Byrd warns against party loyalty litmus tests.
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