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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1978
Page
3
The Odessa American states a policy that individuals should spend earnings voluntarily rather than have a portion redistributed. It invites reproduction of its editorials with proper credit, reflecting the paper's stance on voluntary spending and freedom in the Permian Basin community.
In Congress a so called labor reform bill faced a six week Senate wrangle and a filibuster that failed to break, sending the measure back to committee for revision. Opponents argue it would grant special privileges and target right to work states especially in the South. Union officials exhausted their political capital as Prop 13 in California signals a tax revolt mood nationwide.
An essay explores the clash between turkey ham and real ham naming caused by meat labeling rules. It cites the National Turkey Federation and National Pork Producers Association, notes that turkeys lack hind legs, and jokes that turkeys could be taught to walk sideways to fit ham labeling debates.
The article reviews Richard Nixon’s Memoirs and his repeated references to a New Majority a conservative coalition that would yield a broad voter base. It traces Nixon’s evolving stance from 1968 through his 1972 landslide, noting allies, rivals, and the political calculations shaping his shift toward a broader Republican base.
A Washington Star critique of the Supreme Court decision on the Seven Dirty Words. The piece notes FCC action against WBAI for the Carlin monologue, questions press losses, defends free speech while urging better taste, and cites Ben Bradlee and Accuracy in Media in the broader debate.
A critic recalls how media silence on Cambodia’s tragedy drew backlash after a San Francisco speech. The piece outlines the Khmer Rouge regime’s 1975–79 horrors, the mass murders, and the involvement of Maoist China in support of Pol Pot’s movement.
A compiled guide lists federal and state lawmakers with their Washington and Texas office addresses. Included are Sen. Lloyd Bentsen Jr of Houston, Sen. John Tower of Wichita Falls, Rep. George Mahon of Lubbock, Rep. Richard White of El Paso, Sen. W E Snelson of Midland, Sen. Kent Hance of Lubbock, Rep. John Hoestenbach of Odessa, and Rep. Richard Slack of Pecos with respective district locations and addresses.
Almanac notes key historical events for July 11 including the 1955 dedication of the U S Air Force Academy at Lowry Colorado and other milestones such as births and political events in 1804 1814 1944 1952 and 1960.
A compact crossword puzzle clue list with numbered hints covering people places music and abstract ideas. Entries range from TV figures to Turkish rulers and Stravinsky to ghostly states plus brief abbreviations and verbs.
The text warns that vehicle interiors can reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit in sun, endangering pets even with windows open. It also mentions the Vittorio Emanuele Monument in Rome, erected to commemorate Italy’s unification in 1870.
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