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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1986
Page
4
The Odessa American promotes peace and self reliance with a motto urging freedom as a divine gift and guiding principle. The paper champions personal responsibility under moral guides like the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Kent Oil Inc. president Bill Kent defies Odessans for Decency by defending customers’ freedom to choose. His Midland Odessa and Andrews stores refuse sale of adult magazines to minors and have removed some titles voluntarily. He argues West Texans value independence and oppose dictates on reading material. The stance contrasts with larger firms yielding to pressure while emphasizing responsible discretion and ongoing news.
In 1870 Sutton police arrested Henry and William Kelly, kin of Taylor, on a trivial charge and assassinated them in view of Henry Kelly’s wife, a deadly act reported as part of a historical Texas event.
On this date in 1920 the 19th Amendment granted American women the right to vote as it took effect. Also noting that in 55 B C Julius Caesar led Roman forces to invade Britain.
A letter argues for using Ms as a gender neutral title to avoid revealing marital status. The writer defends first names and critiques county officials for plans to curb out of town produce sales, urging attention to retired voters and social security concerns. The signatory is Mrs Curtis A Abernathy of 2722 Kay Ave.
A reader commends Guy Waldrip for his humor and satire in the Odessa American. They say his latest piece on the Concho water snake outshines even The Invisible Man and hope the paper hires him for a regular column.
Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko critiques the decision to allow Napolean McCallum to play pro football while remaining a part time naval officer after a Navy education costing around 140000 dollars. He argues taxpayers fund the education and should not subsidize a professional football career. He cites Eisenhower’s stance with Blanchard and Davis as a contrast and calls for a tax rebate.
Harvey of the Los Angeles Times argues that the 1980s drought will deepen water conservation and irrigation, push diversification and pasture science, and force a shift from monoculture as Southern agriculture suffers losses while the Midwest braces for surplus. He cites a South Carolina farmer facing ruin and notes lingering effects on ponds, loans, and labor.
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