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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1978
Page
7
The Odessa American declares its belief that individuals should be allowed to spend what they earn voluntarily rather than have income distributed involuntarily. The paper grants permission to reproduce its editorials in full or in part with proper credit.
In Memphis during a firemen strike hundreds of blazes sparked suspicion that a small number of firemen started them. Officials cited 350 fires with 100 businesses burned or damaged and 225 on Saturday. police and fire officials discuss arson charges and union rhetoric while contrasting a few members with the majority.
A reflective column urges confronting family mistreatment exposing how abuse by a father shapes victims. It cites research from the National Center on Young Person Mistreatment and Neglect, reports from Louise Armstrong, and cases like Maggie’s, arguing mistreatment is common, long lasting, and often hidden at home. The piece condemns dismissive expert attitudes and calls for action to protect victims and prevent abuse.
Corning Glass Works estimates one in 20 preschool children have vision problems. About 112 million Americans wear corrective lenses for vision defects, and 94 percent of people over 65 require vision correction.
George A. Norwood of Odessa rebukes a section C claim that a taxpayers group represents all residents. He questions council spending, utility surpluses, busyness of city staff, and promises about per customer charges, urging that special groups do not speak for all taxpayers. He criticizes local business support for higher taxes.
A letter to the editor requests publication of a 1978 Captive Nations proclamation if available to compare with the 1959 Public Law 86-90 proclamation by President Eisenhower. The writer cites Phyllis Schlafly on declining resistance to communism and signs as C A Welborn.
The newspaper accepts letters to the editor when space allows and they meet criteria. Writers must include a real signature home address and telephone number, with only name and hometown published. Submit letters up to 500 words that are timely constructive and free of personal attacks or slander.
The piece argues that ERA supporters seek more years to win ratifications while critics insist rescission of prior approvals is invalid. It notes ERA’s likely failure, ties it to broader political shifts after Bakke and Prop 13, and singles Bela Abzug as the persistent, controversial voice still backing ERA.
A National Research Council survey found six large Gulf of Mexico offshore fields near or past peak output, with Tiger Shoal only about half developed. Officials said no widespread withholding occurred. production appears at proper level, contradicting last winter charges and urging broader circulation of Andrus findings.
This almanac notes July 15 as day 196 of 1978 with 169 days left. Notable events include Italy declaring war on Japan in 1945 and the Bastille fall in 1789. Birthdays mention Irving Shapiro and Carl von Horn with a Thought for today from Einstein.
A compact crossword style prompt lists clues and numbers for across and down entries including Taxi feature GBS author of Every Crook and Nanny and terms like observe hurricane center and masculine or feminine.
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