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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1986
Page
4
A historical note from FRPP TOM NEWSPAPER emphasizes civic improvement and freedom as self control. It asserts freedom as a divine gift guiding responsible action and quotes moral guides while inviting reader correspondence to The Odessa American.
Odessa readers are urged to avoid three card monte scams targeting seniors in Medical Center Hospital parking lot. Police note two similar incidents in four months at the same site causing thousands in losses. Citizens should refuse bets, steer clear of such setups, and report suspects to authorities.
On this date in 1832 Anglo colonists in Texas issued the Turtle Bayou Resolutions condemning Mexican violations of the Constitution of 1824. In 1845 the Republic of Texas Congress met at Washington on the Brazos to debate annexation by the United States.
Today marks the 157th day of 1986 with notable events including the D-Day invasion on June 6 1944 the founding of the YMCA in 1844 the Belleau Wood battle start in 1918 Chrysler founded in 1925 the first drive in theater in 1933 and the SEC creation in 1934.
A column laments rigid rules at a GM board member Ross Perot visit and at a newspaper office. It cites instances of inflexible policies in car showrooms, classifieds, photo requests, badge checks, and delivery complaints. Sega, president of Freedom Newspapers Inc., is noted.
In a Texas Republican runoff for the Railroad Commission Milton Fox is urged as the clearly more qualified candidate a petroleum engineer and seven term state legislator who knows energy policy while opponent John Thomas Henderson is labeled a perennial candidate with no professional credentials The call to vote for Fox comes ahead of the June 7 election day urging Republican supporters to act.
The American invites letters from readers for publication. Submit typed and double spaced or legible handwritten letters no longer than two pages. Include name, address, and telephone number for verification. the number will not be published and should be a working-hours line.
Raspberry, a Washington Post columnist on education and urban minority affairs, argues Jesse Jackson's pull toward another presidential bid stems from an inability to settle on a defining future. He says Jackson has many gifts but no single role to contain them, making a campaign feel like an ego trip rather than a solid profession.
A reader criticizes Aaron Bullock for avoiding press coverage during the Republican lieutenant governor race and urges reporters to disclose his positions on public education and tax reform. The letter argues the press has a duty to inform voters to prevent uninformed choices like Don Yarborough’s.
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