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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1983
Page
4
A prospective editorial note proclaims dedication to informing readers, promoting freedom, and encouraging godly self control. It asserts freedom as a gift from God, not government power, and cites the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as guiding truths.
The McAllen Sam Houston Elementary School case shows first graders learning English faster when immersed in English rather than receiving bilingual instruction. Early results echo immigrant and refugee experiences, suggesting immersion may better prepare Hispanic children for schooling, with conclusions pending several years of study.
The Reagan re-election committee sits on the sixth floor of a separate downtown office as aides insist they are one team with the White House staff. Campaign spokesman James Lake defends unity despite past in fighting during the 1980 campaign when he and two others were fired on primary day.
The piece discusses a factional battle within the Reagan circle. Sears is tagged as a target by Edwin Meese III and Lyn Nofziger, with James A. Baker III as the central White House rival. It notes Paul Laxalt and Ed Rollins atop the re election effort, and predicts a White House staff victory in the looming power tussle. Rothberg notes the context for AP.
Boston columnist Ellen Goodman critiques a FEMA briefing on postnuclear food supply. She notes plans counting on migrant labor and cans, questions processing and distribution limits, and contrasts hopeful tone with Lifton and Lifton’s view on civil defense as denial. Goodman describes FEMA as a cheerful chorus amid dire projections.
The article notes Scott Miller who led John Glenns media push previously managed Coca Cola ads and proposed Cosby attacks on Pepsi and Mondale. It cites Cosby and Iacocca as trusted TV figures in a poll, questioning Glenn’s campaign effectiveness versus Mondale and suggesting Cosby could aid if results improve.
Advertising Age compares Glenn Coke and Mondale Pepsi to Dr Pepper, noting its age and takeover interest. The piece traces Dr Pepper back to 1885, its creator a Virginia-born soda jerk who moved to Waco, and explains the period in the label and the Truman era spelling change. Lippman of The Baltimore Sun is cited.
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