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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1979
Page
4
The Odessa American promotes a liberty oriented view urging individuals to spend their earnings voluntarily rather than have portions redistributed. The paper invites reproduction of its editorials with credit, signaling its stance as a local freedom minded publication for the Permian Basin.
British Labour argues for a genuine social democratic model, citing West Germany under Helmut Schmidt. Critics note the German system blends unemployment protection and health care with a strong social safety net, yet warn that reliance on transfers may erode incentives. Thatcher era reforms are contrasted with postwar Erhard Roepke economics and the evolving Western German system.
Washington discusses the Child Health Assurance Program CHAP as a new entitlement under EPSDT. Stockman warns it would fuel a self propelled, half trillion dollar spending machine, while arguing for annual appropriations to curb uncontrollable federal outlays.
In New York the United Nations General Assembly backed an international convention to outlaw hostage-taking though exemptions exist for acts in armed conflict and for politically motivated extraditions. Critics warn the rules could shelter offenders, and some nations voiced reservations before the agreement takes effect after 1980.
A concise argument that the 1970s marked the end of liberalism as government expansion and welfare grew, while conservatives gained footing. The piece notes energy crises, heavy regulation, urban decline, and rising defense support signaling a shift away from liberal governance toward fiscal restraint and nationalist resolve.
Newly purchased cattle should be isolated from others for 45 to 120 days and then tested to prevent the spread of brucellosis and other costly diseases. The USDA projects a record 32 billion in farm exports for 1979, a 17 percent increase over the previous year, while Australia hosts the world’s largest cattle ranches at Barkly Downs. Japan is a major U.S. pork buyer, ranking second to Canada, per Sperry New Holland. Gasphol was sold at about 2,300 Midwest service stations in the 1930s.
A five member panel sponsored by Citizens for Informed Choices on Marijuana warned of severe physical and psychological damage from marijuana. They cited effects on youth and unborn babies, cannabinoids in breast milk, and declines in memory and school performance.
Today marks December 28 1979 the 362nd day of the year with notable events from 1869 noting William Semple patenting chewing gum to 1950 Korean forces crossing the 38th parallel. Also remembered are 1968 Israeli raid on Beirut Airport and 1972 siege in Bangkok embassy. Earl Hines turns 74.
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