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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1983
Page
14
A civic-minded note from The Odessa American promotes freedom and self control as guiding principles. It references God, moral guides, and the idea that freedom requires responsible self-government, inviting readers to engage with the newspaper’s mission.
The piece argues Ector County jail costs near 976000 annually, funded by residents. It notes 158 inmates daily, about 57600 inmate days yearly, costing 16.94 per day per prisoner. It criticizes state standards and highlights inmate labor and credits offsetting costs, urging taxpayer welfare consideration.
On December 6 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt made a personal appeal for peace to Emperor Hirohito. In 1876 America's first crematorium in Washington Pennsylvania performed its first cremation for Baron Joseph Henry Louis de Palm.
Ellen Goodman reports the 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids fever driven by computer design and limited supply. Stores face broken legs and elbow injuries as shoppers battle for dolls, with managers arming themselves and laborers fired to protect stock. The craze mirrors real world demand for adoptable babies.
Goodman argues that mass produced Cabbage Patch Kids offer a false sense of unique identity. She notes computer generated variety, parallels with personalized ads, and the tension between mass production and perceived individuality. The piece criticizes fake uniqueness in a hi tech consumer culture.
Washington columnist William Raspberry discusses Grove City College v Bell, focusing on Title IX obligations, federal funds, and the clash between principle and government intrusion. The piece explores congressional intent, BEOGs funds, and possible rulings that could affect other colleges and federal aid.
The piece reviews Jesse Jackson's PUSH operation and its funding links with major corporations. It notes a libel suit against the St. Louis Sentinel over allegations of a kick-back approach and mentions auditors seeking how PUSH spent federal grants. Officials urge repayment of up to 2.1 million dollars used for ineligible purposes.
The Wall Street Journal accuses news media of ignoring Jackson's finances while praise and favorable coverage surround his presidential bid. Time and Newsweek place him on covers and 60 Minutes presents him positively, yet many black leaders oppose him. A Chicago poll suggests lower black support for Jackson at home. Harvey, a syndicated columnist, comments amid this tension.
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