View on Korea diplomacy as a cautious start in nuclear talks
The editorial argues that North Korea demolished Yongbyon’s cooling tower seen on TV. It notes questions about intentions, cites past cheatings, and endorses ongoing six party talks as the least risky path toward denuclearization despite uncertainties and long odds.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed
A compilation of U S representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington D C and district offices in Odessa Midland Lubbock and San Antonio including Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Tom Craddick Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Hutchison plus Sen Kel Seliger and Rep Ciro Rodriguez. Phone and fax lines are provided for each official.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Tom Craddick
P.O. Box
Austin TX
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Austin
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
Patrick Canty Publisher Ken Brodnax Editorial Page Editor writes that the newspaper is devoted to informing readers to safeguard freedom and urges others to recognize its blessings. They assert freedom comes from self control, aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
High stakes courts and the power of judges in elections
The piece warns that landmark court rulings shape policy long after office holders leave, with Supreme Court decisions over gun rights and rights of detainees showing judges’ growing authority. It urges voters to consider judicial appointments as a central factor in presidential elections and the future of constitutional governance.
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John Paul Stevens
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Tice Anthony Kennedy
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Exon Valdez ruling gives firms cost of harm as damage risk
Kerr surveys Supreme Court rulings on punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez case, gun rights and a Louisiana child rapist death-penalty ruling. He argues the court’s decisions reflect a shifting view of liability and punishment, noting concerns from child-protection advocates and innocence projects about risks to victims and the justice system. Kerr, retired Odessa American editor, writes from Kansas City suburbs.
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Odessa Swears In Eight New Firefighters
Eight Odessa firefighters were sworn in amid community welcome. Readers are invited to submit letters with thumbs up or down on current topics via freedom.com, indicating a thumbs nomination.
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