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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1981
Page
6
The Dallas City Council publicly shared candidates for the city manager post and posted eight finalist interviews while resisting secrecy. The Dallas Morning News detailed the process, contrasting it with Odessa where officials fought to keep applicant names private and even pursued court action to avoid disclosure.
The article condemns Vietnam for withholding remains of about 2,000 missing Americans. It notes two pilots were known alive after their planes were downed and accuses Hanoi of political maneuvering. It argues the U.S. should not normalize ties until graves are honored and families respected.
On August 18 historical events include Wilson's neutrality proclamation in 1914 and Germany declaring war on Russia the same day. Notable notes cover Pope Paul VI reforms in 1967 and past market moves, with Reagan's Vietnam era remarks and NK tensions mentioned. Birthdays include Shelley Winters and Walter Hickel. Thought for Today by Chesteron closes.
The author denounces air traffic controllers for striking and extorting the government and traveling public. Passengers suffer unavoidable losses while controllers chose risk and reinforce the need to rebuild nonstriking staffing, training and new tech. The piece argues for firm action to deter public sector strikes and preserve liberty and safety.
Andy Rooney muses on President Reagan enjoying a vacation at Rancho del Cielo. He contrasts press scrutiny with the rest of a leader, notes the lack of Reagan name in the current paper, and recalls Carter and ex-presidents, framing the allure of quiet away from the spotlight.
The Reagan tax and budget cuts included an inflation indexing provision for personal income tax brackets, starting in 1985, ending bracket creep and reducing windfalls from inflation. It shifts the burden to honest revenue choices and reduces un voted tax increases funding social programs. Copley Editorial Service
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