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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1985
Page
4
Publisher David F Lyons and Editor Tom Nickell present a mission note affirming pursuit of freedom and civic improvement in the Permian Basin. The piece asserts self control, moral foundations, and commitment to informing readers while inviting correspondence to The Odessa American in Odessa Texas.
The Texas governor Mark White vetoed a narrowly focused bill on prison overcrowding. The editorial argues the veto was wise to avoid limiting the parole board and diluting court decisions on prisoners. It urges swift action to expand prison facilities to reduce releases. Bay City Daily Tribune
Sen. Ted Lyon campaigns a new state seatbelt law amid complaints from Texans who claim the rule doesn’t apply to them. Critics cite excuses about size and fashion, but enforcement begins September 1 and officers will have heard these objections beforehand.
The departure of budget director David Stockman was inevitable due to philosophical differences with the Reagan administration's policy. Stockman believes in deficit reduction and a tax increase, while Reagan seeks a director who fully supports and advocates the administration's economic program.
The piece notes Ronald Reagan’s 40 years in the presidency and two major health shocks, a chest wound and cancer, yet portrays him as unbowed. It argues his optimism and readiness to resume duties reflect a steadier national temperament, offering encouragement to Americans.
Orlando columnist Howard Means digs into trucking culture from a Rest Area tale off Interstate 85 and I-95. He mocks trucker myths while recounting a personal peek at convoy culture and toll hostility, noting road taxes and interstate pride.
Goodman notes NOW’s leadership change after a tough period with membership down to about 140,000 and debt near one million dollars. Ellie Smeal pledges visible, confrontational strategy, planning a Vermont ERA battle in 1986 and a 200,000-strong march against Reagan abortion policies. She argues momentum comes from risk taking and action, not behind the scenes tactics.
Federal and state lawmakers are listed with district and mail addresses. U S Rep Larry Combest from Lubbock, Rep Ronald Coleman of El Paso, Sen Lloyd Bentsen Mission, Sen Phil Gramm College Station. Texas officials include Rep Larry Don Shaw Big Spring, Rep Kelly Godwin Odessa, Rep Tom Craddick Midland, Sen John Montford Lubbock, Sen Bill Sims San Angelo, Gov Mark White Austin.
July 29 1981 saw Britain's Prince Charles marry Lady Diana Spencer at St Pauls Cathedral televised worldwide. Archbishop Robert Runcie officiated noting a fairy tale moment as millions watched. The history note recalls other events from 1030 to 1984 including Van Gogh's death and Ford's Auschwitz visit.
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