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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1986
Page
4
The Odessa American presents a republication of the Freedom Newspaper motto from David F. Lyons, publisher. It emphasizes freedom as self control aligned with moral guides and foundational documents, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom in the basin.
City officials split over a plan to supply sterile needles to drug users amid rising AIDS deaths in New York. Critics warn it condones drug use and may not prevent infections, urging funding for research instead of distributing needles.
On this date in 1835 Texas and Mexican troops fought throughout the day as both sides tried to adjust lines during the siege of San Antonio de Bexar. Strong combat continued with shifting positions and no clear breakout.
Highlights include events such as the Washington Monument completion in 1884. Congress moving to Philadelphia in 1790. the death of Jefferson Davis in 1889. the Halifax harbor explosion in 1917. the 1921 Anglo Irish treaty. Coolidge broadcasting in 1923. AFL-CIO expelling the Teamsters in 1957. the Cape Canaveral satellite failure in 1957. the 1969 Altamont concert deaths. Wright becoming House Majority Leader. Gaddafi denying assassination plots. and the Star Wars missile defense agreement in 1986.
Doug Harlan argues Reagan’s caring nature and hands-off leadership let subordinates übersch leverage power, linking hostage releases to Iran ties. North’s fall shows the danger. Regan may bear blame. The column weighs credibility, policy, and the need for a swift purge of overreach.
Paul Harvey recounts how insider trading and stock manipulation linked to government and corporate insiders sparked a Wall Street Watergate. He notes Boesky’s $100 million penalty, his taped meetings, and ongoing congressional hearings with figures like Levine Icahn Milken Posner and the SEC pursuit.
Chicago Tribune columnist Rooney recalls a surprising phone chat with Cary Grant about packaging tape. He reflects on missed opportunities inspired by the star and shares personal memories of past financial hardship and Uncle Bill's death, ending with a note on Grant's quiet disappointment.
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