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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
3
The Odessa American states its capsule policy urging voluntary spending of earned income and opposing involuntary distribution. It grants permission to reproduce editorials with proper credit, reflecting the paper’s long standing stance and permissive reprinting terms.
The article reports George W. Koch of the Grocery Manufacturers of America stating that grocery prices rose about 90 percent over ten years while taxes on the same Americans climbed 144 percent and the congressional budget 360 percent. He urged Congress to curb spending and reduce regulation to ease food costs, noting hidden taxes from government policy. Dr. Murray Weidenbaum backs the regulatory cost claim.
President Carter criticized delays and costs in the U S judiciary while defenders note many factors widen caseloads. Attorney Carl Person promotes National Private Court, a private, juryless system with a panel of over 100 lawyers and judges to handle civil cases within three months, using federal rules and binding NPC decisions.
In this opinion piece the author argues that Philip Crane’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination is a healthy development for the party. It contrasts Reagan’s past sidelining with a possible 1980 candidacy, weighs age concerns, and suggests Crane, Kemp, and Hatch offer younger leadership for the conservative movement.
This notice explains how readers may submit letters to the editor. It states that letters must include a real signature, home address, and telephone number, but only the name and hometown will be published. A limit of 500 words is suggested and submissions should be timely constructive and free of personal attacks.
Ancient sources indicate that smudge pots were used in Egypt to repel mosquitoes. The practice reflects early pest control methods and domestic routines in ancient settlements.
A Muskegon reform effort faced rejection from HUD after an Urban Development Action Grant application for an $8 million downtown convention hotel failed. City Manager Paul Frederick defended local progress on fair housing while noting layoffs and minority employment figures. The town seeks revival through a mixed private and federal funding approach amid sustained economic challenges.
The National Geographic Society notes Americans are the most traveled people. About 3.4 million Americans are projected to receive passports by year end, signaling expanding global mobility.
A column argues against the Equal Rights Amendment, framing it as a danger to representative government through judicial overreach rather than women's rights gains. It supports equality but condemns a constitutional amendment as vague and expansive, potentially shifting power to federal courts.
Down clues and theme entries present a playful cryptic style with mixed definitions and puns. The grid features numbered hints including ordinary words and a few longer phrases, inviting wordplay on common synonyms and Latin phrases. The puzzle blends classic crossword behavior with quirky clues like coup d etat and Roman numerals hidden among standard terms.
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