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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1985
Page
4
The Odessa American publishes a Freedom Newspaper editorial credo by Tom Nickell editor. It proclaims dedication to informing readers to promote freedom, self control, and individual development aligned with moral guides, and it includes a mailing address for correspondence in Odessa Texas.
The piece discusses the Air Force satellite aboard the shuttle, public details versus Pentagon secrecy, and media reactions including The Washington Post. It questions the balance between national security and a free press, noting officials urged restraint while observers debated whether the reveal harmed security or simply exposed reality.
Highlights include the first U S presidential election in 1789 with electors choosing Washington, Catherine of Aragon's death in 1536, Galileo observing Jupiter’s moons in 1610, Bank of North America opening in 1782, Millard Fillmore’s 1800 birth, 1927 transatlantic phone debut, Bataan siege in 1942, Truman hydrogen bomb claim in 1953, Castro recognition in 1959, and other notable events through 1985 including a Beirut shell strike anniversary and a thought for today with an East Indian saying.
Randall Robinson of TransAfrica warns the anti‑apartheid movement risks losing its focus as media attention centers on arrest totals and celebrity participants. He argues U.S. policy under Reagan enables South Africa’s repression, urging forceful change to prevent racial conflict and to challenge Pretoria’s surface changes under constructive engagement. Raspberry, a Washington Post columnist on education and urban minority affairs.
The 99th Congress opens amid familiar faces and rhetoric. Deficit reform and tax code overhaul are urged by both parties as President Reagan prepares for a new budget push. Senate Republicans cite action on deficits under new leader Bob Dole while O Neill demands leadership on spending. The MX missile looms as a potential early test amid debates on arms talks with the Soviet Union.
A roster of federal and state officials with office addresses in Washington and Austin includes U S Rep Larry Combest of Lubbock Rep Ronald Coleman of El Paso Sen Lloyd Bentsen of Mission Sen Phil Gramm of College Station Rep Larry Don Shaw of Big Spring Rep Kelly Godwin of Odessa Rep Tom Craddick of Midland Sen John Montford of Lubbock Sen Bill Sims of San Angelo Gov Mark White of Austin listing official mailing addresses for outreach and contact.
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