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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1985
Page
4
A concise editorial piece extols individual freedom as the cornerstone of personal development, arguing that self-control enables people to maximize output and realize true capabilities. It frames liberty as essential for progress and societal flourishing.
City Secretary Tena Walker resigns under pressure from a council majority in Odessa. Mayor John Minor supports Walker's ouster while pursuing state recourse in Austin. The dispute, tied to budget cuts and politics, unfolds as Fourth of July fireworks illuminate ongoing municipal tensions.
Kilpatrick argues against cutting military retirement costs, rebutting Stockman and Bickerman. He notes the system supports a youthful force, clarifies myths about 20-year half pay, and shows retirement is based on base pay while total compensation includes taxable special pays. He calls for reform ideas like longer service for benefits, re-enlistment bonuses, and cautions against equating military and civilian pay.
Royko ridicules English civility while praising American audacity in sports. He contrasts McEnroe’s on court outbursts with English soccer hooliganism, noting riots, violence, and strict security in UK venues versus American crowds.
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