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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1983
Page
4
Tom Nickell, managing editor, proclaims the Odessa American’s mission to inform readers so they may promote freedom and self reliance. He frames freedom as a divine gift tied to self control and moral guidance, rejecting license and anarchy while citing the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence. Correspondence details for the Odessa American are provided.
The piece questions whether the Capitol Hill ethics scandals were staged for effect and ponders the fairness of selecting a mixed panel to critique lawmakers. It argues that the row over Gerry Studds and Daniel Crane shows individual conduct does not reflect legislative performance or overall morality on Capitol Hill.
In the Odessa American July 19, 2A, a judge’s comparison between murder and sex crimes is criticized as inappropriate. The piece argues that murder mysteries are not equivalent to pornographic material and condemns overreach in obscenity rulings, urging literature that entertains without inflaming base passions.
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mike Royko recalls public fury over his playful digs at Milwaukee San Francisco Indianapolis Los Angeles and Downstate Illinois. He notes officials demanded apologies while readers misread intent. He ends by quitting friendly city reflections after repeated uproars.
Paul Harvey argues for higher pay for better teachers while noting that equality in pay lowers standards. He criticizes past education reforms and cites Reagan’s call for value for money, urging measurable output from education and highlighting Gallup fears about money jobs and quality. Harvey’s KOYL broadcasts amplify his stance.
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