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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1981
Page
6
In Midland Odessa area 200 union carpenters returned to work after a brief strike. The settlement raises base wages by a dime an hour and drops a pension demand, avoiding further disruption on about 50 large construction projects. Consumers and taxpayers benefit from resumed work and a cooperative outcome.
The Washington Legal Foundation urges public involvement in Court Watch to monitor prosecutors and judges, push for tougher parole and sentencing, and file civil actions on behalf of crime victims. Citizens are asked to send local crime clippings to advocate a shift toward victim justice and accountability.
A letter from Steve Roach of Odessa thanks the Odessa American for its Sunday editorial on unions and strikes. He supports the view, urges readers to back or challenge public opinions, and notes his job at Area Builders Inc. does not affect his stance.
On July 11 1944 President Franklin D Roosevelt declared his availability for a fourth term amid World War II. The historic statement marked the first time a U.S. president sought a fourth term, underscoring his wartime leadership and political resolve.
A critique outlines five observations on Mrs. O'Connor backing, abortion stance, and the political dynamics of her confirmation. It notes her procedural opposition in 1973, possible evolving views, and argues conservatives should prefer a justice who may tolerate abortion but limit Roe v Wade's reach, warning against a hard defeat narrative.
Field News Service columnist argues against blaming parents alone for youth crime. He cites Reagan assassination context, reviews parental effort, peer pressure, alcohol policy, drugs, and family strain. The piece urges shared responsibility and lasting parental effort before accepting blame.
A hurried memo by a young Justice Department lawyer misled President Reagan about Sandra O Connor. The flaw sparked distrust among conservatives and Moral Majority figures, while Baker and aides signaled the coalition may be secondary to the White House calculus. O Connor’s confirmation seemed likely despite deep opposition in right wing circles.
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