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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1985
Page
4
A publication aims to inform readers about preserving liberty and improving life in the Permian Basin. It emphasizes self rule, personal responsibility, and the blessings of freedom as guiding principles for community development.
The piece argues Reagan’s rhetoric failed during the hostage crisis and cites Carter’s approach, noting a fatal incident by terrorists. It discusses policy gaps, calls for an Israeli style no concessions stance, and urges stronger security measures and deterrence beyond talk. It mentions Stethem’s death, airport security plans, and Beirut Airport closure as context.
Vocational home economics teachers across Texas stress keeping junior high and high school classes a priority. The piece urges broader access to family living and child development courses, cites FHA activities, and calls for community and state support to integrate family values into education and policy.
Washington Post columnist Raspberry examines Desmond Tutu's plea for a meeting with South Africa's President Botha and the government's rebuff. The piece questions whether the denial to meet undermines moderates, risks radicalizing black activists, and tests U.S. stance amid escalating crisis.
Harvey, a Los Angeles Times syndicated columnist, argues that so called backward countries were once ahead of the United States but have fallen behind. He notes reports from The Star in Karachi about a slave trade involving Bangladeshi girls and discusses global development, border neglect, and moral critiques of missionary influence.
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