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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1986
Page
12
A civic pledge from The Odessa American urges readers to promote freedom and self control in the Permian Basin. It frames freedom as a God given gift and contrasts it with license and anarchy, citing moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. Correspondece address provided.
West of Big Lake a monument marks the PUF origin from land set aside to fund a university. The fund grew with Santa Rita No. 1 oil and rising prices, but debate grows over raiding corpus for other uses. UT and Texas A&M resist changes, while critics worry about long term growth and legality.
The writer condemns Ector County Independent School District bond proposals as wasteful, citing past failures to fund administration and a new building. They argue unemployment and economic hardship justify restraint, accusing teachers and unions of greed and criticising district leaders for surplus funds and misaligned priorities.
Washington area toll of the weekend exodus is shown by heavy traffic on I-95 from Rocky Mount to Washington with most drivers in large cars cruising at high speeds. A lone patrol car is spotted in a median grove as a 15 mile jam slows the route.
The piece argues the Berlin Wall proves Soviet communism failures by illustrating the regime’s disregard for individuals and the exodus of millions of East Germans to the West before its erection. It frames the wall as a monument to systemic collapse, despite its initial effectiveness.
Herschel Walker becomes a Cowboy after a swift contract deal that ends criticism of a wasted draft pick. The move brings Walker back to football and signals a hopeful addition to the Cowboys offense, praised for timely settlement and team resolve.
West Texas leaders express relief after the U S Fish and Wildlife Service drops blocking action on the Stacy Dam project while demanding safeguards for the rare Concho River water snake. Intercession by U S Senator Lloyd Bentsen is credited with a reconsideration and a conditional approval.
The House Appropriations Committee and the full House approve a 33.7 million dollar reduction for the Texas Department of Corrections. A TDC spokesman warns cuts would block federal court ordered improvements. The piece argues for temporary tax increases to address state finances under Gov. Mark White.
On this date in 1638 Texas Navy Captain J D Bayland in command of the Brutus arrives off Galveston towing a captured Mexican schooner. The event marks a notable early action in the Texas naval history.
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