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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1990
Page
4
David F Lyons and M Olaf Frandsen sign off as publisher and managing editor of the Odessa based paper. The message promotes a community minded stance aiming to improve the Permian Basin as a place to live work and play with a local address in Odessa Texas.
In a column arguing NATO reform the author asserts Britain will withdraw half its West German forces by 1995, proposing proportional U S withdrawals and claiming large potential savings. The piece attacks NAFO and calls for drastic Europe based reductions to cut NATO spending and the federal deficit.
Molly Ivins decries selective criticism of nations while noting U S hypocrisy over foreign policy. She mocks Governor Bill Clements handling of oil spill cleanup and critiques Congress for civil rights bill tactics amid lobby pushback, concluding that marginal gains still matter for those at the bottom. Ivins writes for the Dallas Times Herald.
Royko argues private clubs retain exclusivity not only by race or religion but as havens for compulsive joke tellers. He notes historical exclusion of Catholics, Jews, and blacks while predicting pressure to open clubs to sustain pro tournaments. The piece blends social critique with sharp wit about golf culture.
Lewis Grizzard laments declining church attendance in the United States blaming factors including Saturday night activities and Sunday morning cable offerings. He recalls Cokesbury hymnals and favorite hymns, contrasts old memories with modern services, and links music to attendance while sharing personal anecdotes about pastors, venues, and a joke about funeral songs.
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