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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1980
Page
6
Olin Ashley, editor of The American, argues that every person would achieve greater satisfaction and community well being if the Permian Basin pursued common goals, improved civic life, and shared responsibility for progress. The piece reflects a local aspiration to unite residents toward practical improvements and a better living environment.
As Reagan wins a mandate across regions and social groups, the article urges major cuts and reforms. It calls for a 30 percent Kemp Roth tax cut phased in over three years, a federal hiring freeze, abolition of the Energy and Education departments, a serious Social Security study, and repeal of several federal commissions. It argues a new coalition seeks a smaller, less meddlesome government.
Letter to the editor questions Ralph deToledano's view of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The writer cites BBC monitoring in 1947-48, asking why Arab broadcasts urging Palestinians to flee were not heard and notes BBC reports of calls for the population to move. The piece argues for a more balanced presentation.
A reader letter from Peter P. Pranis Jr of Odessa critiques published accounts of Palestine Mandate events and the 1947 48 Arab Israeli conflicts. He argues the need for clear American understanding of what occurred versus competing narratives and criticizes de Toledano's article as unhelpful.
Today is Monday December 1 1980 the 336th day of the year There are 30 days left in 1980 The day highlights Yugoslavia forming from Serbs Croats and Slovenes in 1918 The deadlock in 1824 sent the presidential election to the House of Representatives The first White House telephone arrived in 1878 World War II Saar basin battle began in 1944 and the United States signed a mutual security pact with Nationalist China in 1954
Washington observers argue Reagan is not moderating but the press misreads his governing vision. The piece contends Reagan seeks restrained government, tax cuts, and strong defense, yet media hype shelves details. It notes transition team ties to Nixon and Ford as irrelevant to his first agenda.
A dated editorial argues Illinois should not abandon proportional representation in its state House. It notes PR blends minority and majority voices, curbs Chicago machine influence, and has operated since 1870. Critics warn shrinking the House to 118 would raise costs and reduce representation.
A compact reference listing Texas legislators and U S federal representatives with mailing addresses. Includes Rep Richard C Slack Pecos Rep Jay Gibson Odessa Sen E L Short Tohoka and U S Reps Kent Hance Richard C White Lloyd Bentsen John Tower with Capitol Station and Washington D C office details.
A newspaper notes policy for letters to the editor inviting timely, constructive submissions under 500 words. Only signatures, home towns, and contact details are required, with space permitting publication of names and hometowns. Personal attacks or slander are not considered.
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