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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1986
Page
4
A public notice from The Odessa American promotes the idea that freedom begins within individuals and should align with moral guidelines. It emphasizes self control, personal development, and the belief that freedom is a divine gift, not government license. Correpondence is directed to The Odessa American office in Odessa Texas.
Washington Post columnist William Raspberry recalls a home burglary that yielded gift ideas from stolen loot and reveals frustrations with delayed police response. He notes a 13 year old son staying in the rain, the long parade of investigators, and a cautious takeaway that Christmas remains relatively merry despite losses.
Senator Sam Nunn of Georgia is the DLC’s central figure as the Democratic Leadership Council, formed after 1984 to counter special interests and block Paul Kirk’s chair bid. The group aims to steer the party toward moderate and conservative thinking, integrating it into the mainstream while the AFL CIO backs off in 1988. Nunn calls the DLC a forum and think tank guiding the party’s direction.
A columnist contrasts newspaper ads with TV spots, praising readability and cheap correction of mistakes in print. The piece shifts to political analysis, noting shifts in the DLC and Reagan era perceptions as Nunn and Robb critique strategic balance and military buildup amid a changing Democratic stance. Healy of the Boston Globe writes.
The piece recounts Hanukkah’s origins in the 165 B.C. Maccabee revolt and Jerusalem’s restoration, highlighting religious liberty, Jewish resilience, and the holiday’s enduring global message of peace and courage. It notes Hanukkah’s themes harmonizing with broader freedoms and the modern observance by Jews worldwide.
In Texas History 1874, Joe S McComb a cowhand and Jeer staged the first commercial buffalo hunt. The bison safari netted more than 2000 hides and sold for about 2 dollars each.
On this day in history December 26 marks the 1776 Battle of Trenton where Washington’s troops defeated Hessians, Churchill’s 1941 joint U.S. address warning of Axis limits, and 1944 Bulge relief claims. Mentions Mao in 1898 and U.S. railroad control in WWI reflect varied events. Snow and heat records punctuate Northeast weather, while Peres’ Lebanon moves are noted from a year prior.
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