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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1979

Page

8

Odessa American Capsule Policy Editorial

The Odessa American states a belief that individuals should spend their earnings voluntarily rather than have them redistributed involuntarily. The policy invites reproduction of editorials originated by the Odessa American in whole or in part.

Schlesinger and the energy policy crisis explained

A critical look at James E. Schlesinger as energy czar, his push for nuclear power, the detente era clashes with Ford and Carter, and the central argument that regulation stifles production while plentiful fuel and stable prices followed less regulation. The piece argues producers create wealth and regulators hinder output.

James E. Schlesinger Nixon Jane Fonda California Defense Henry Kissinger White House Jerry Ford Schlesinger Ford Mr. Schlesinger Jerry Henry

Reincarnation therapy and a familiar face in deja vu flashback

In a diary style account the author navigates past life therapy and spontaneous reincarnation scenes seeking insight into present relationships and career struggles. A sudden recognition of a butcher wearing white links to a forgotten past life memory, revealing the limits of the trend.

Atlantis Sphinx Troy Morris Netherton

Carter seeks eviction of oil reliance with coal plan

Officials sketch a survival scenario for President Carter featuring a nationwide address to suspend the Clean Air Act for four months and seek five years of environmental loosening to pivot to coal. The plan promises energy security and economic payoff, possibly with a cabinet reshuffle and a new Economic Policy Group.

Washington Jimmy Carter Carter OPEC Congress Saudi Arabia U.S

Carter faces liberal backlash amid energy policy struggle

The piece portrays President Carter torn between environmental limits and energy needs. It notes White House lethargy and aides underrating drastic action while liberal Democrats attack him. Rep James Jones urges Carter to back oil decontrol and the excess profits tax to reshape policy.

Carter Jimmy Carter White House Democratic Party James Jones Oklahoma Lyndon B. Johnson Jones Jimmy Jones

How the flapper term arose in 1920s English speech

The 1920s term flapper comes from the English provincial word flap meaning an unsteady young woman. The attribution links youth culture and language, noting regional usage shaping a nationwide social label during the era.

Beam weapons history and US policy shift debated

The article argues that breakthrough weapons faced establishment resistance from Wright brothers to tank ideas. It cites Maj. Gen. Keegan on Soviet particle beam research, CIA skepticism, Livermore doubts, and a Pentagon pivot to study military feasibility urging action before being outpaced.

Wright Brothers Ohio America Wrights Robert Fullton Napoleon English Channel Fulton Holt Tractor Co Marshall von Hindenburg Hindenburg George Keegan Air Force Keegan Russia United States U.S Central Intelligence Agency Cuba Czechoslovakia Semipalatinsk Livermore Laboratory Defense Harold Brown Aviation Week Space Technology Pentagon

Inflation, government growth drive up prices in United States

A Nashville talk by a noted economist warns of 20 percent inflation next year amid rising government spending and a larger federal budget. The piece cites President Carter and Congress, notes liberal voices waking to inflation dangers, and highlights Amitai Etzioni’s critique of productivity and work ethic as inflation drivers.

Congress Schlesinger Jimmy Carter William James Oval Office Bruce Herschensohn Theodore Sorenson Kennedy Nashville Tenn United States Carter Senate Department of Education Amitai Etzioni Columbia University Psychology America Dr. Etzioni

Almanac for Wednesday June 6 1979 historical highlights

On this date, D day of World War II 1944 Allied forces landed on Normandy beaches. Other events include Peace of Copenhagen 1660 ending Sweden Denmark war, Alsace annexed to Germany 1871 after Franco Prussian War, Yorktown sunk at Midway 1942, Six Day War begins 1967, Kennedy assassination 1968, thought by Francis Bacon 1561 1626.

Normandy France Copenhagen Sweden Denmark Baltic Alsace Germany U.S Yorktown Midway Middle East Israel Egypt Mediterranean Robert Kennedy Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan Francis Bacon

Letters to the Editor Guidelines Published

Readers are invited to send letters up to 500 words bearing the writer’s signature home address and phone number. Only the name and hometown will be published. Letters should be timely constructive and of general interest, and personal attacks or slanderous remarks will not be considered.

Crossword Puzzle Clue Set From 1950s Era Daily

The puzzle lists clues for a themed crossword including items like Disney's deer and a Tunisian ruler, with entries ranging from forts and fonts to notable names and phrases, inviting fills such as Fort parapet, Villa d, Du rocher, and phrases about film imagery and banality. The clues span people, places, and common terms ending with crossword style wordplay and abbreviations.

Fort Parapet Durocher

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