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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1982
Page
6
The Odessa American remains dedicated to serving Permian Basin readers by reporting truthfully and supporting community improvement. Through persistent coverage, it aims to inform, empower, and foster civic participation in the region.
The Odessa American presents a self help editorial calling for freedom through self control. It argues freedom is a divine gift, not a government grant, and must align with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Irvine sixth graders report from a local cafeteria reveal substantial waste in government subsidized lunches. They found 15 pounds of uneaten sandwiches and 21 pounds of fruit, plus salads and snacks discarded, raising questions about policy and perceived social causes.
Paul Harvey argues that Uncle Sam’s price support for dairy farmers creates surplus and higher costs. He notes storage of 975 million pounds of dry milk, 365 million pounds of butter, and 625 million pounds of cheese, with costs climbing from 46 million in 1979 to potentially 2 billion this year. He cites Secretary Block’s plan to curb production via herd reductions and price cuts, urging balanced policy and market expansion.
Editor James J. Kilpatrick pens his annual birthday letter to Heather, describing camp life in Pennsylvania and the amusing, relatable details she shares. He recalls old memories, notes weather, garden bounty, and small family jokes while offering warm advice and love.
Today marks July 27 with notable events from 1953 Panmunjom armsistice signing to 1839 Opium War beginnings and 1980 Shah of Iran death. Includes 1982 and 1970s notes, plus birthdays Leo Durocher and Keenan Wynn and a Thoreau thought.
Andy Rooney reflects on Dave Garroway and contemporaries like Arthur Godfrey and Milton Berle, noting how fame fades. He explores why some hosts capture audiences while others fade, and laments Garroway’s death by his own actions, offering a sober portrait of media eras and personal vigilance.
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