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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1997
Page
4
OUR OPINION argues Houston's proposed $6.50 per hour minimum would raise prices, trigger job losses, and drive businesses to relocate. It warns higher wages erode profits, boost consumer costs, and hurt both workers and the city’s future growth. The piece urges informed voting on the measure.
A dense roster lists U S lawmakers including Rep. Larry Combest Rep Henry Bonilla Sen Phil Gramm Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison Rep George West Rep Tom Craddick Sen Robert Duncan Sen Teel Bivins and Gov George W Bush with multiple Washington Austin and district mailing addresses in Texas.
The piece argues the Clinton Paula Jones allegation exposes party lines and justice delay. It notes Supreme Court involvement, questions about the Arkansas governor and state trooper, and critiques media bias and political defenses shaping public perception. It contrasts reactions to Jones with Anita Hill and questions around the White House campaign against her story.
A National Alumni Forum study is cited to claim many top universities award English degrees without Shakespeare literacy. It lists Amherst, Columbia, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Penn, and others as examples while praising Claremont McKenna and Cal Tech and criticizes courses on politically correct or removalist topics. It urges reform and mentions Sowell of the Hoover Institution as context.
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