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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1985
Page
4
Tom Nickell presents the Odessa American pledge emphasizing freedom, self control, and civic responsibility. The piece ties liberty to moral guides and constitutional principles, inviting reader engagement and aligning the paper with Permian Basin progress.
Kerrville Daily Times argues the Walker family spy ring shows deep national vulnerability to espionage. It asserts the open American system invites spying yet insists defenses must be strengthened to protect critical Navy secrets exposed over years.
The article reports on Vice President George Bush asserting Maine as his primary residence while also telling Texas authorities he no longer regards himself as a Texan, highlighting a contentious home state declaration during his service in Washington.
In Northwest Austin last week a motorist and a highway maintenance worker clashed while crews were repaving and cones were put down. The motorist, who allegedly drove around the cones, was charged with assault. The crewman suffered bruises and a dislocated thumb.
Pope John Paul II told Poland's foreign minister that full diplomatic ties with the Communist government are impossible now due to human rights violations. He stressed the real issue is between society and the state, not church state relations, reflecting his stance on religious freedom under communism.
Federal Judge William Steger allowed the Forest Service to continue cutting trees in five national wilderness areas to curb southern pine beetle infestation in East Texas. He rejected environmental groups claims that the action violated environmental laws and endangered wildlife. The ruling prioritized forest preservation over perceived bird harm.
A line of Texas lawmakers including U S Representative Larry Combest Ronald Coleman and John Montford along with other congressmen and senators are shown with their Washington or Austin office addresses and district details. The list includes party affiliations and Capitol Street or box numbers as provided.
Means argues that death by own action among 15 to 24 year olds is a rising crisis. He cites 1980 figures of 49,000 deaths in that age group, with firearms and poisons as leading methods, and notes stark disparities by race and gender. He urges better data, funding, and public awareness.
Today marks Canada Day commemorating the 1867 creation of a self governing dominion under the British North America Act uniting Ontario Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Notable past events include Thomas More trial 1535 Gettysburg start 1863 Roosevelt Rough Riders San Juan Hill assault 1898 pay as you go tax withholding 1943 and La Guardia radio sketches during a 1945 newspaper strike.
Goodman argues Rambo First Blood Part II feeds warlike fantasies as audiences cheer a lone veteran’s brutal rescue. He contrasts Stallone’s antihero with past heroes, noting the film’s box office success across 2165 venues while hostage crises and terrorism shape real-world fears.
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