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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1978
Page
2
The Odessa American states its Capsule Policy endorsing voluntary spending of earnings and opposing involuntary distribution. It invites reproduction of editorials with proper credit and proclaims dedication to the Permian Basin as a better place to live.
EPA funded a two year study by Medical College of Virginia on trace organic chemicals in drinking water, finding no health danger. Agency reportedly hid results to push costly carbon filtration and new limits. Richmond Times-Dispatch broke the story.
The piece argues free one man one vote elections are possible for Rhodesia with a multiracial coalition led by Ian Smith, while predicting terrorists backed by the Soviet bloc could disrupt the process. It notes Dec 4 to 6 elections, ongoing raids, Anglo American pressure, and U S sanction policy as key hurdles and speculates on shifts with a potential UK Conservative victory.
The notice explains that letters to the editor may be published if space allows and the writer provides a genuine signature home address and phone number, with only the name and hometown published. It suggests a maximum of 500 words and requires timeliness, constructiveness, general interest, and no personal attacks or slander.
The article weighs scientific risk and moral concerns about in vitro fertilization as a first test tube birth unfolds. It notes normal conception carries high miscarriage and birth defect risks, urges informed prenatal care, and argues against sensational sensationalism while condemning rape.
A harsh critique argues the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act should be allowed to expire. The piece condemns CETA as wasteful and corrupt, citing rising public jobs, misuse of funds, and limited private sector benefit while urging the House to let the program die.
Walt Disney introduced Mickey Mouse to cinema with Steamboat Willie in 1928 marking a milestone in animation history while the world championship watermelon seed spitting contest drew crowds in Pauls Valley Oklahoma in 1972.
Report notes White House adviser Peter Bourne resigns amid alleged cocaine and marijuana use by staff. It contends drug use is widespread among Washington elite, cites decorum breaches, and questions professional fitness of aides. Also references decriminalization debates and the prevalence of alcohol in political life.
A mixed clue list features entries about a piano performer named Peter, a robe, an Arthurian lady, and a supplement clue with out. The set includes a letter crossword puzzle item, suggesting a themed wordplay page with varied cryptic style cues.
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