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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1986
Page
4
On this date in 1798 Mirabeau B. Lamar, early Texas independence advocate and Republic of Texas second president, was born. In 1889 the Jaybird-Woodpecker War ended after a gun battle on the courthouse square in Richmond.
On August 16 1777 American forces under Gen John Stark defeated a British detachment at Bennington Vermont a pivotal turning point celebrated as a legal holiday in Vermont. Other events include Detroit’s 1812 fall to British and Indian forces Lincoln’s 1861 trade ban on seceding states Meany born 1894 and Babe Ruth’s 1948 death in New York at 33.
Harlan, a San Antonio syndicated columnist, reflects on drug policy in 1970, recounting his survey of 23 friends to show recognition of marijuana use. He argues for a threefold crusade: dry up production, punish profiteers, and aid victims, while stressing value reform and education to curb abuse. The piece criticizes glamorizing drugs in culture and urges broad public effort.
Harvey of the Los Angeles Times argues Africa faces a dual crisis as food production lags population growth. He notes independence led to dependency on dictators, Zimbabwe's Mugabe brutalities, US aid followed by anti American backlash, and growing racial polarization and tribal strife in South Africa.
A reader laments gender bias in wedding coverage, noting Pamela Bankert, a Rutgers law student, married carpenter Rupert Brandt and will adopt the Bankert surname. The letter questions social norms, name changes, and future public records implications.
American civic plea quoted as "LET PEACE BEGIN WITH ME" appears in a local Odessa message. Correspondence directed to The Odessa American Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 prompts readers to reflect on peace and community engagement.
Our Opinion questions district plans to grant staff merit raises and propose a 0.7 cent tax increase amid a tight budget. The piece cites $1.3 million in districtwide raises funded partly by a $3 million state boost and $13 million reserve, plus $3 million drawn from surplus for next year’s operations. It warns tapping reserves sets a dangerous precedent as officials anticipate continued state cuts and a predicted property value drop. The editorial urges preserving staff quality while avoiding added costs on already strained taxpayers.
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