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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2008
Page
3
Our view defends mothers reclaiming children seized from the FLDS Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado after a Texas raid. We call the action an overreach with no proven abuse, note the questionable tip origin, and urge justice without dramatic upheaval while urging due process and accountability.
A compendium of contact details for U S representatives and senators from Texas including Rep. Mike Conaway in Midland and Odessa offices, Rep. Randy Neugebauer in Lubbock, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez in San Antonio, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, D C, with office addresses phone numbers and district mailing details for each. It also lists Rep. George West of Odessa Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo and Sen. Carlos Uresti of San Antonio.
A brief editorial asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy. It argues self control as essential and aligns the idea of liberty with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A Texas appeals court condemned the removal of more than 450 children from the Yearning for Zion Ranch in Eldorado, faulting CPS for rushing to seize children based on beliefs rather than concrete danger. The ruling notes lack of evidence of imminent abuse and questions the single household premise. The Jessops, two EMTs, were among the first reunited, recounting distress during separation and hospital stays for their three kids.
A retired teacher librarian and author from Dryden writes a humorous guest column celebrating a "really big" birthday. She recalls early Texas Tech days in Lubbock, a vending machine mishap with Dr Pepper, and claims to have started fashion trends like big hair with head scarves. She also credits herself with inventing tacos and a Broadway musical titled wind blown hair. She asks for a birthday card or kind thoughts on June 23.
Odessa American notes Danny Ray Herrera, former Permian pitcher, is summoned to the major leagues. Readers are invited to submit opinions on current topics, with thumbs nominations via email.
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