Let peace begin with me
David F. Lyons publisher and M. Olaf Frandsen managing editor present a local newspaper motto and address for the Odessa Permian Basin area signaling a community oriented publication with aims to improve life, work, and recreation in the region.
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Caution urged as Middle East crisis tests U S policy
Our Opinion argues caution is best as Iraq invades Kuwait under Saddam Hussein. The piece notes oil politics, market reactions, and potential long term shifts in U S dependence, while urging policy grounded in market signals over political posturing. It warns of broader regional risk and calls for careful congressional consideration of energy and security strategies.
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Saddam Hussein pluck jokes spark White House satire
Royko lampoons a fictional press conference about Saddam Hussein vowing to pluck out eyes and other body parts if attacked. The piece uses sharp humor to lampoon wartime bravado and political posturing while referencing a Chicago Tribune columnists’ skewered dialogue.
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Texans Ready For Oil Boom Do-Over Says Ivins
Molly Ivins argues a new oil boom must be used to fund schools and public services in Texas, criticizing past fiscal missteps and the state’s handling of oil revenue. She notes political costs of supporting Saudi ties, warns against overreliance on energy, and urges investing in people and education. Ivins writes from the Dallas Times-Herald.
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