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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1982

Page

4

Reform Proposals Stir Debate on Teen Labor Rules

The Labor Department proposes changes to federal child labor laws to expand teen work options, prompting fierce union opposition led by AFL-CIO president Lane Kirkland. Critics warn reform could pressure teenage job seekers, while supporters argue newer rules reflect modern realities and could reduce long term unemployment among youths.

U.S. Labor Department Afl-Cio Lane Kirkland Washington Labor Department America

Cleopatra’s Death Marked on August 30 History Note

Today marks August 30, 1982 as the 242nd day of the year with 123 days left. In history on this date Queen Cleopatra of Egypt died by her own action, likely poison, with legend of an asp bite. in 1645 American Indians and...

B.C Cleopatra Egypt

Reagan Needs Help From Far Right, Kilpatrick Says

James J. Kilpatrick argues conservatives should support President Reagan despite批 harsh backbiting in Conservative Digest. He notes Reagan has pursued prudent policies, improved inflation and defense, and reduced regulation, while critiquing the far right for thwarting pragmatic leadership.

James J. Kilpatrick Washington Reagan Conservative Digest Richard Viguerie America Viguerie Education Davis-Bacon Legal Services Corp Justice Department Ronald Reagan Taiwan Bob Jones University

Shultz Weinberger Split Over Palestinian State View

Washington reports show growing bureaucratic strain between Secretary of State George Shultz and Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger after Weinberger suggested a Palestinian state near Israel could coexist with guarantees. Shultz had previously cautioned against endorsing Palestinian self determination. The article notes long political tensions and related White House efforts to rally support for tax legislation amid intra party debate.

Rowland Evans Robert Novak Washington George Shultz Defense Caspar Weinberger Weinberger NBC Israel Middle East Shultz Meet the Press Burr Alexander Haig Nixon Ford Bechtel Reagan John Haddad Gemayel Lebanon White House James A. Baker III Jack Kemp Kemp Reagan Baker Air Force One California Los Angeles Jeff Los Angeles Rams Reas

Odessa citizen criticizes Chamber of Commerce for lack of outreach

In a letter from Odessa resident Jimmy L. Smith, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce is urged to serve citizens, not push a Chamber agenda. He suggests using local venues like Permian High School, Permian Playhouse, or county property for meetings and dining, praising a civic center report.

Odessa Chamber of Commerce Odessa Chamber of Commerce Permian Playhouse Permian High School Civic Center Jimmy L. Smith

Civic center defeat voiced by veteran resident

A resident describes priorities for city infrastructure, criticizing water quality traffic signals bathrooms sewers and flood prone streets from 8th to 25th Street. He urges lobbying against a civic center proposal and blames oil money while naming Larry Melton and Jack Jones.

Civic Center Grant Street 8Th Street 25Th Street Larry Melton Jack Jones

Odessa civic center defeat and community brief

Editorial stance on Odessa civic center argues there is insufficient culture to support a center and cites Midland as contrast. It accuses a small group of supporters of blaming the Odessa American, urging responsibility to those who pushed the proposal. George H Kinmonti.

Odessa Midland

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