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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1986
Page
4
A publication asserts dedication to informing readers to promote freedom and encourage others to see its blessings. It emphasizes self control as essential, citing God’s gift of freedom and moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Our opinion argues that police faces a contradictory public view. It notes dangers officers face, the need for paperwork, and the impact of criticism when enforcing traffic laws. It highlights Deputy Gary Lewis shot while serving warrants, underscoring the risks and public duty of law enforcement.
On this date in Texas history Stephen F. Austin died at age 43 in 1836. In 1875 the Sutton-Taylor Feud concluded when Jim Taylor and two associates were killed at Clinton in a gunfight with the Sutton faction.
Highlights include the 1985 Rome and Vienna airport attacks with 20 dead, Pasteur born in 1822, Darwin’s 1831 Beagle voyage, Carry Nation's 1900 bar smashing, Show Boat debut in 1927, Radio City Music Hall opening in 1932, the 1945 World Bank founding, and Indonesia sovereignty act signed by Queen Juliana in 1949.
Washington columnist Kilpatrick notes a 1984 Educational Testing Service report finding that 4th, 8th, and 11th graders produce mostly unsatisfactory to adequate writing. Only 4.6 percent of 11th graders wrote elaborated job applications. TV time, homework, reading, and home environment correlate with performance. blacks and Hispanics trail whites and Asian-Americans. girls outperform boys.
Paul Harvey notes that Bears players and Chicago teams are heavily featured in off season TV ads and promotions. He cites coaches, media appearances, and merchandise as distractions that may hinder sustained Super Bowl success, arguing back-to-back titles have become rarer since commercialization.
Rooney visits Miriam and Jack Paar, noting his infectious enthusiasm and skill at making guests feel welcome. He recalls meeting Peggy Cass at dinner, her leg surgery mishap, and a large settlement she won over a botched operation.
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