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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2010
Page
3
An editorial reflects on Janus and New Year renewal, urging Americans to balance reflection with forward action. It notes 2009’s hardships and urges limiting government, promoting individual liberty, and unity, hoping 2010 brings prosperity and renewed determination for personal and national progress.
A compact directory lists U S Representatives Mike Conaway and John Cornyn along with Kay Bailey Hutchison and state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick and Kel Seliger. It provides office addresses phones and email contact pages for federal and state offices in Texas and Washington D C.
Pulitzer Prize winning 1988 Odessa American editorial page features Ken Brodnax praising peace starts with individual self control. It argues freedom is a divine gift, not political power, aligned with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Observations from old boxing matches show a shift from disciplined, respectful fighters and strict refereeing to louder showmanship and lenient officiating. Joe Louis is praised as a sportsman while later generations are critiqued for garish displays, extended clinches, and dirty fighting reflecting broader social changes.
A guest column argues for replacing escalating security with spiritual calm. Pastor Johann Christoph Arnold calls for air chaplains and collective prayers before flights to reduce fear and costs, urging trust in God alongside technology. He cites past terror attempts and warns against politicized safety debates.
The Odessa American invites readers to share opinions on good luck foods as the new year begins. Readers may email comments to letters oadoa.com and indicate a thumbs nomination.
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