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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1983
Page
4
The Odessa American declares dedication to informing readers to promote freedom and responsibility. It asserts freedom as a divine gift and self control aligned with the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence, and lists mailing address Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760.
In Southern California a beleaguered Santa confronts retail layoffs and skeptical shoppers as stores slash costs. A Wall Street Journal quote brands Santa as out of step with economic reality, and police ticket him for parking on a rooftop before he returns to the North Pole.
On this date notable events include Apollo XVII splashdown in 1972 ending the moon landing program, Franklin publishing Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732, Hawaii independence recognized in 1842, corrugated paper patent in 1871, Williamsburg Bridge opening in 1903, Rockefeller sworn in as VP in 1974, and Coca Cola's China expansion announced five years ago. Birthdays noted for David Susskind and Tim Reid.
Frank Hyman, 75, leads the Downtown Minyon in Baltimore as they recruit passersby for a 10 minute lunch hour prayer quorum. Steve Sullam, a Hawaii arrival, joins after confirming English, Jewish faith, and willingness to pray. The group, meeting for 40 years, includes judges and officials and sometimes welcomes women visitors. Seiden is a columnist with The Baltimore Sun.
Baltimore columnist Theo Lipmann Jr notes that Prohibition reduced liver disease and alcohol-related harm, cites a presidential commission on age limits, recalls Coca Cola’s cocaine in early formula, and critiques baseball suspensions as inconsistent amid a broader alcohol problem highlighted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The piece argues for equal accountability of alcohol and cocaine use by public figures.
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