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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1983

Page

4

Odessa American Editorial on Freedom and Self Control

Tom Nickell writes the Odessa American stating the paper’s mission to inform readers, promote freedom, and encourage responsible self governance aligned with moral guides. He asserts freedom as self restraint, not license, and links it to God, moral law, and the Declaration of Independence.

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Opinion: Soviet reliance on stick over carrot hurts productivity

The piece argues the Soviet Union remains a top down command economy with weak incentives. It notes output per worker is far below Western levels, describes repression and arbitrary state control, and criticizes the new discipline and reward decree as hollow. It contends true productivity requires abandoning Marxist myths and empowering individual initiative.

Soviet Union Andrei Amalrik Siberia KGB

Equal Rites Awards honoring women and flaws in power

Ellen Goodman issues her annual ERA awards naming recipients across politics, media and corporate worlds. She lampoons Reagan era gender gaps, exclusive clubs, and sexist media representations with pointed, satirical prizes and sharp commentary.

United States McTarzan You-Jane

On This Day in History August 23 1983 Highlights

August 23 1983 marked by many historical notes including George III declaring rebellion in America in 1775. Other entries note Colum bus mistreatment charges in 1500, Eddy Church charter in 1869, Truman daughter Margaret concert in 1947, and 1968 Czechoslovakia strike against Soviet occupation. Gene Kelly turns 71. Thought by David Lloyd George cited.

Britain George III Christopher Columbus West Indies Spain Mary Baker Eddy Lynn Mass Church of Christ, Scientist Hollywood Bowl Truman Margaret Czechoslovakia Henry Kissinger Congress Lebanon Bashir Gemayel Gene Kelly David Lloyd George

Don’t Say Cheese How To Take Better Photos

Andy Rooney offers practical, no nonsense tips on photography emphasizing close, candid shots of people over landmarks. He advises choosing lenses wisely, editing ruthlessly, and labeling photos with names and dates to preserve memory.

Life Magazine Bob Capa Bob Rockefeller Center Eiffel Tower Taj Mahal Notre Dame Cathedral Pyramids Stonehenge Grand Canyon United States Germany Japan Rooney The Chicago Tribune CBS 60 Minutes

Capitol ideas you may have overlooked

A snapshot of recent Congressional Record items highlights proposals and remarks. Biaggi urges a federal crackdown on baseless ethnic humor in media, Lantos pushes four unsuccessful defect fixes with car refunds, Hatfield shares pets lore, Schroeder claims a Teflon presidency, and Baker recalls his gold Rolex linked to estate tax. Raum reports from Capitol Hill.

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