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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1979
Page
4
The Odessa American editorial policy expresses trial to allow individuals to spend what they earn and advocates voluntary spending over forced redistribution. The notice grants permission to reproduce editorials originating here when proper credit is given.
Reginald H. Jones of General Electric warns that anti technology sentiment and overregulation threaten U S economic progress. He cites 2 percent cut in R D over 15 years, calls for more knowledge not less and urges business leaders to better sell private enterprise and industrial progress to the public.
A memorandum from The Environmental Fund projects that within six to ten years the Hispanic population in the United States could outnumber blacks. The piece notes much growth stems from illegal immigration, cheap labor dynamics, and cultural retention, warning of potential bilingual policies and shifting official language status. It urges sober consideration of long term sociological effects.
A first person reminiscence recounts Johnny Doyle a once dour flight officer turned disinterested officer in charge of destroying excess gas ration stamps at a Southern California base. His ascent from social outsider to infamous legend ends with a midnight bonfire plan, Section eight discharge, and a gift of gas stamps used as a fragile trophy amid postwar rationing debates.
Bits of history note that hearts stood for the clergy spades for the military diamonds for merchants and clubs for the peasantry. It also mentions the world’s oldest tennis court built in 1530 for Henry VIII at Hampton Court.
The piece argues US gasoline shortages stem from federal policies. It cites North American oil discoveries and limited production, asserts the Department of Energy blocks pipelines, and blames Secretary James Schlesinger and Carter administration plans for rationing over boosting production. It urges more American oil output instead of relying on imports.
On June 1 1979 the Almanac notes events including Kentucky joining the Union as the 15th state in 1792 Tennessee becoming the 16th state in 1796 Brigham Young born in 1801 and Leslie Howard killed in 1943 during World War II. Premier George Papadopoulos proclaimed the Greek monarchy abolished in 1973.
The piece mocks Joshua Nkomo as a terrorist figure while praising Rhodesia’s April elections. It argues against U S policy toward Muzorewa, cites observers and journalists, and notes a 75-19 Senate vote on Schweiker resolution amid war conditions and a largely unified one party-like political scene.
A compact crossword style clue set catalogues entries such as Not wide, Down, 1 Gono further, with numbered hints including Fish sauce and Moneylen Fireproof ing, plus scattered terms like Harvest and Islet, suggesting a themed puzzle grid with multiple definitions and a final clue 62-at a time.
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