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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1985
Page
4
The Odessa American asserts a community creed emphasizing freedom, self control, and moral guidance aligned with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence. It invites readers to engage with this viewpoint while addressing correspondence to the Odessa Texas newspaper.
A reflective column argues evolution of news from Washington is messy and hyped. It notes Congress, officials, journalists, and rebels like Sandinistas engage in gamesmanship. The piece urges readers to view reports with skepticism and salt, acknowledging bias and complexity. It cites CIA involvement and aid debates, urging caution in interpreting stories.
A concise retrospective notes key events on January 22 across years, including legalizing abortions by the U S Supreme Court in 1973, Byron's birth in 1788, Cleopatra's Needle erected in 1881, Victoria's death in 1901, Bloody Sunday in 1905, Salome premiere in 1907, Wilson’s plea in 1917, Anzio landings in 1944, missile program in 1955, Boeing 747 first flight in 1970, and Lyndon B Johnson's death in 1973.
A syndicated column notes Israel's airlift of thousands of Falashas from Ethiopia reflecting Jewish empathy. It cites 12,000 arrived, a secret mission blocked by Moscow, and the $25,000 per person cost while questioning diplomacy and motives. The piece contrasts Portland gifts and a proposed tax deduction to erase national debt.
Washington previews a Senate plan by Daniel Inouye to let hospital doctors prescribe heroin under strict controls to terminal cancer patients. The proposal, backed by a 10 year campaign, argues heroin is the most effective painkiller and would be licensed and limited to registered physicians and patients with high mortality.
Kilpatrick notes 1924 to 1960 heroin bans and England's continued availability for cancer pain. He contrasts Dilaudid-HP with heroin, cites New England Journal findings, and recalls Henry Waxman’s 1984 House push. He argues bipartisan support and warns against labeling supporters as pro heroin while urging passage to ease dying patients’ pain.
Rooney, a Chicago Tribune syndicated columnist and CBS 60 Minutes commentator, argues Americans want better public services and more for their money rather than tax cuts. He notes local governments spend wisely, but federal action is needed for toxic waste cleanup and defense, while warnings about eliminating state tax deductions threaten social programs and could drive business elsewhere.
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