Odessa American Opens New Reader Involvement Projects
The Odessa American launches Working and My Turn Now reader columns to expand opinion pages. Shirley Huffaker plans to publish her rationale for using 1.5 million in district funds without voter approval. Other contributions cite a kindergarten teacher in Kermit and an Odessa truck driver with a million miles. Labor Day marks the Working debut.
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Odessa American
Ector County
Shirley Huffaker
Kermit
Odessa
My Turn Now invites reader guest columns at Odessa American
The Odessa American invites contributions for a reader written column titled My Turn Now. Submissions must be under three double spaced pages, typed or legible, and avoid personal attacks. Selected pieces will appear regularly, sharing space with editors and syndicated columnists. Send to the managing editor per masthead.
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Odessa American
Army to replace jeep with high mobility vehicle
The Army plans to retire the World War II jeep in favor of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, citing diesel power and automatic transmission. Critics warn that greater sophistication may reduce field utilitarian value, while about 15,000 initial units are contractually planned amid a bid from over 60 firms.
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Army
Vietnam
Defense Department
Indianapolis Star
Odessa American quality of life series draws reader letter
Odessa residents defend the eight day Quality of Life series as balanced and insightful. Wanda Snodgrass complains of negative front page coverage and slant toward a small negative segment. Jim Welsh replies that the series highlighted both good and bad, noting strong arts and cultural activity in Odessa.
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Odessa
Nation
Wanda Snodgrass
Texas
West Texas
Remembering the 19th Amendment and the ERA battle
Sheila Welsh and Anne Young reflect on the Aug. 26 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the vote, the push for the Equal Rights Amendment, and the ongoing fight for gender equality, noting media forgetfulness and ongoing advocacy by figures like Bella Abzug.
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Elizabeth Stanton
Lucy Stone
Margaret Sanger
Susan Anthony
U.S
Bella Abzug
New York
Congress
Texas
Stanton
National Woman Suffrage Association
American Woman Suffrage Association
House of Representatives
Bainbridge Colby
Sheila Welsh
Odessa American
Anne Young
Conservative view Friends in need of help
James J. Kilpatrick argues for supporting the Reagan era sale of five AWACS planes to Saudi Arabia, arguing the U.S.-Saudi friendship is vital for stability and oil interests. He dismisses objections about Israel and Soviet risk, citing U.S. control during initial years and Saudi cooperation on anti-communism and oil pricing.
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Washington
Congress
Saudi Arabia
United States
Reagan
Middle East
Soviet Union
Israel
NATO
U.S
Entebbe
OPEC
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Pyle
Globe Theatre
Art Lawler
Abilene
New Jersey
London
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Lucretia Mott
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