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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1987
Page
4
David F. Lyons is noted as publisher with M Olaf Frandsen serving as managing editor in the latest newsroom leadership update. The brief confirms the two executives in charge of editorial direction at the publication.
This front page pledge from The Odessa American proclaims a community motto to promote freedom and self control guided by moral principles. It expresses devotion to making the Permian Basin a better place to live and invites readers to correspond with the Odessa newspaper.
Our Nation's Opinion notes small towns under 50 000 face industry and job attraction stress. Survey of 395 communities shows improved overall conditions at 38 percent while 30 percent worsened. Permian Basin towns like Rankin and Pecos weathered oil lows and now see some relief as oil hovers near twenty dollars.
A compiled roster shows U S Representatives and Senators from Texas with their Washington and Austin office locations. Notables include Rep. Larry Combest of Lubbock Rep. Ronald Coleman of El Paso Sen. Lloyd Bentsen of Mission Sen. Phil Gramm of College Station Rep. Don Shaw of Big Spring Rep. Gary Watkins of Odessa Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland Sen. John Montford of Lubbock Sen. Bill Sims of San Angelo.
Andy Rooney recalls readers angry over his Col North columns, publishing a sample of harsh notes. He notes his own WWII service and military decorations, describing reactions as a cross section of public opinion and defending his stance with personal history.
James J. Kilpatrick argues that Senatorial tradition and individual politics favor Judge Robert Bork's confirmation to the Supreme Court before November. He notes early, intense opposition from liberals and a shifting stance by Senator Biden as hearings approach, shaping a path to confirm Bork despite criticism.
Bill Camfield laments the harsh traffic language of horns and flashes. He argues manners fade in driving, suggests playful ideas like a thank you flag or perfume device, and warns that without polite signals drivers may lash out in anger. He notes daily courtesies exist but are hard to observe amid hostility.
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