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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1978
Page
4
The Odessa American states a freedom of press policy and endorses voluntary spending by individuals. It invites reproduction of its editorials with proper credit and expresses a mission to improve the Permian Basin as a better place to live.
A railroad advertises a 20 percent discount on eastbound piggyback shipments, approved by the ICC in one week, as a bold move to stimulate business. The piece lauds energy savings, criticizes historic ICC overreach, and suggests broader use of rail to cut transport costs and fuel use.
A historic press summary describes Jonestown Guyana as a communist colony, detailing coercive control, forced labor, strict rules, and a suicide-murder tragedy. It notes meetings with Soviet embassy officials, mass emigration plans, and letters praising Che Guevara and Allende, with Oswald cited as another example of brainwashing.
A letter from Marcus Pacheco of Odessa thanks EMTs, paramedics, firemen, police, doctors, and nurses for their 24/7 service in Ector County. He notes the relief after a family house fire with minor damage and emphasizes public appreciation for public servants.
A reader from Odessa praises the Permian football team and coaches for reaching the semi finals and for the efforts of managers and trainers. The letter commends Head Coach John Wilkins for shaping players the city can be proud of and highlights Odessa pride in the team and staff.
A list of Texas lawmakers with their Washington or district office addresses includes Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Houston, Senator John Tower of Wichita Falls, Representative George Mahon of Lubbock, Representative Richard White of El Paso, Senator W E Snelson of Midland, Senator Kent Hance of Lubbock, Representative John Hoestenbach of Odessa, and Representative Richard Slack of Pecos. The records show office buildings in Washington, D C and local district venues with varying street details and zip codes.
A Wall Street Journal style critique argues that U.S. policy locks up vast lands in Alaska and the western states under emergency withdrawals and monument designations. It contends federal action favors eastern interests, harms development, and questions democratic representation, suggesting Alaska pursue action at the UN.
Prime Minister Harold Bolt of Australia disappeared while swimming in the ocean near Melbourne. Search efforts by coast guard and volunteers intensified as authorities investigated the incident and opened inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The article warns President Carter risks a renewed tax revolt as Congress returns with plans for wage insurance indexing, Social Security tax relief, and anti inflation measures. It notes pressure from Rep. James Jones and Sen. Sam Nunn, plus recession fears pushing demands for tax cuts despite White House opposition.
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