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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1985
Page
4
A front matter statement from the Odessa American urges readers to pursue freedom and self control as the path to full development. It emphasizes personal responsibility and its role in preserving liberty for all.
Our Opinion praises Odessa and West Texas for historical depth and highlights preservation projects. The Petroleum Museum in Midland protects Permian Basin history, while the 14 000 tile mural from the old State National Bank building near Fourth Street and Lee Avenue was saved and reinstalled at the Ector County Library, costing about 6000 dollars with donor Charles Perry supporting the effort.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Washington moral nuisance law defining lewd material as obscene and prurient. It found the statute overbroad due to the double meaning of lust, reversing the Ninth Circuit and upholding First Amendment safeguards.
A conservative bloc on the Supreme Court would strike down a key obscenity standard by removing the word lust while allowing states to prosecute under moral nuisance acts. In California, a 1982 law imposes three years for hiring sex workers, as a Van Nuys jury convicts Harold Freeman for producing Caught from Behind Part II. The film’s participants were paid, and defenders call them actresses, but the court argues they are not. Kilpatrick notes porn’s $550 million yearly business in Los Angeles and rejects literary or artistic defense.
Today in History notes that on August 13 1961 East Germany sealed the border in Berlin to stop flight to the West, followed by construction of the Berlin Wall two days later. It also recalls events from 1521 Hernando Cortes capturing Mexico City and other notable dates including 1818 Lucy Stone birth and 1846 Los Angeles flag raising.
Harvey of the Los Angeles Times argues that hidden cash payments and tipping culture undermine tax compliance. The piece notes widespread evasion by service workers and procurement officials, discusses lobbyists and political constraints, and questions whether true tax simplification will arrive with a cure for greed.
Chicago columnist Royko recalls an offer from a local ad agency to bite a taco on TV for a substantial fee. He weighs money against honesty and endorsements, noting his dislike for tacos and Mexican food, and questions the ethics of promoting something he does not believe in. He contrasts with Slats Grobnik’s provocative take and wonders about future endorsements.
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