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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1986
Page
4
The Odessa American imprint proclaims a mission to inform readers, urging self control and responsible practice as essential to personal and community improvement. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not government grant, and aligns it with moral guides like the Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Grandfalls plans to clear overdue gas, water, and sewer bills by offering delinquent customers the chance to sweep streets or paint signs in exchange for their balances. About 70 accounts totaling over $200 each are tied up by 20 percent of 355 utility customers. The city grants relief while providing needed labor for essential services.
On this date in 1812 about 600 recruits joined the Gutierrez Magee expedition as it entered Nacogdoches after Mexican troops fled seeking booty prospects.
On this date anniversaries note Hawaii joining the United States after a 1898 joint resolution. Hawaii gained territorial status in 1900 and statehood in 1959. Other items mark the end of a New England Indian war in 1676, Isaac Singer’s sewing machine patent in 1851, and Echo I balloon satellite launch in 1960.
A compiled roster lists federal and Texas state lawmakers along with mailing addresses in Washington, D C and Austin. It includes U S Representatives Larry Combest Ronald Coleman and others, U S Senators Lloyd Bentsen and Phil Gramm, state legislators Rep Larry Don Shaw Kelly Godwin Tom Craddick Sen John Montford Sen Bill Sims and Gov Mark White with their P O boxes and office locations.
Kilpatrick, a Washington, D.C. syndicated columnist, argues the Senate Judiciary Committee should move quickly to confirm William Rehnquist as chief justice. He defends Rehnquist’s qualifications, counters charges of extremism, cites his dissent history, and urges action despite opposition claims.
Paul Harvey reports on July 29 remarks by Fed Chairman Volcker warning that America’s growing trade deficit imperils the economy and could provoke policy shocks. He notes June outgo of 14.2 billion and a year-to-date deficit of 83.9 billion, with imports exceeding exports for two straight months in farm goods.
Chicago columnist Mike Royko riffs on Sam Holt, a former Treasury agent who swapped guarding presidents for Zack's Famous Frozen Yogurt. Holt, 38, co-founded a New Orleans franchise, sharing 11 acres with a private lake and many pets. The piece lampoons publicity stunts and entrepreneurial zeal.
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