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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1983
Page
4
The Odessa American presents its guiding philosophy on freedom, self-control, and responsible living. Editor Tom Nickell emphasizes the newspaper's mission to inform readers, promote liberty, and encourage ethical behavior aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
A Our Opinion piece argues Odessa spends about 100000 annually to produce over 60000 parking tickets leading to wasteful litter and rising costs. It cites 146769 citations issued from 1982 to 1983 with 60179 ignored, and notes 1699 collection letters yielded 1095 extra payments.
Kilpatrick argues it is time to withdraw the 1,460 Marines from Beirut, asserting Syrian forces and the Gemayel regime’s weakness prevent stabilization. The column urges swift retreat to avoid further sacrifice and risk to Reagan’s re election while noting the mission’s mixed outcomes and past support from conservatives.
Ellen Goodman examines gender pay gaps affecting teens and adults, noting a 30 cent hourly difference for a high school senior and her boyfriend. She argues unequal earnings strain shared costs and test private vows of equality amid a broader social lag.
The Capitol undergoes a 49 million dollar restoration begun last October to strip 35 layers of beige paint from the 1829 sandstone west front and replace damaged stone. Temporary security measures include barriers and metal detectors as Congress returns for the State of the Union.
Barricades will surround the House chamber for the State of the Union with cabinet members and top officials present. In a Finance Committee session, Bob Dole pressed Rudolph Penner to explain the 200 billion dollar deficit in terms easily understood by the public, prompting a dry exchange about communicating with a mother-in-law.
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