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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1983
Page
19
A historical Odessa American style mission statement asserts freedom as self control aligned with moral guides. It emphasizes information to readers to promote freedom, opposing government grants and stressing alignment with the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence. Correspondence addressed to The Odessa American in Odessa, Texas.
The piece lauds the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee led by Peter Ueberroth for staging the 1984 Games with limited public funding. It argues sponsors fund much of the cost, offers five new facilities financed by corporate sponsors, and predicts no large postgames public debt. It cautions against politicizing the event yet notes empire-building by officials.
The July 18 Christian Science Monitor notes U S military pensions rose from 11.9 billion in 1980 to 16.1 billion now, with projections to 44.7 billion by 2000. It argues current retirees begin drawing in their 30s and 40s, and colonels may collect over 500 thousand dollars, highlighting systemic affordability concerns.
A veteran rails against bloated military bureaucracy and lavish benefits including non taxable allowances and cradle to grave care. He argues most troops never faced combat, questions early retirement, warns of double pensions, and urges Congress to refocus on real national security such as patrolling the Mexican border.
William Rasberry reports on Justice Department official William Bradford Reynolds arguing against quotas while civil rights advocates push for numeric goals and timetables. Reynolds claims a misunderstanding, but Rasberry cannot fully grasp his position after an extended interview on balancing targets with anti discrimination aims.
Raspberry interviews reveal a debate over enforcing diversity in hiring. Reynolds opposes fixed quotas, preferring affirmative action recruitment to end discrimination, while ensuring criteria remain fair. The piece notes his stance contrasts with civil rights advocates who favor measurable quotas.
In a recurring file of notable figures, prominent people facing controversy are followed by sudden illnesses. New Hampshire Governor Hugh Gallen reportedly contracted a fatal blood infection after losing a bid for a third term. Comic Jerry Lewis underwent a double heart bypass after divorce and bankruptcy. British carmaker Colin Chapman, facing stockholder criticism, died of a heart attack at 54. The piece hints at a pattern linking public downfall and subsequent illness.
The article outlines studies linking chronic worry to illness and higher long term mortality. It cites figures from Colorado Denver UNC and MGH experts saying stress impacts immune and heart health and mentions Harvey and radio KOYL broadcasts as context.
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