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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1986
Page
4
A civic note discussing freedom and self control rooted in moral guides. The piece frames liberty as a gift from God, not government, and emphasizes responsible individual conduct aligned with moral standards. It invites readers to engage with Odessa American correspondence.
Our opinion questions a May 28 closed session by four Ector County units including the school district, county, city of Odessa, and Odessa College district over a $23 per barrel oil value for tax purposes. We note the meeting was legal but urge transparency and public access to deliberations.
Today in Texas History notes Freeman's Red River expedition camping near the Texas Louisiana border in 1806. The trek was part of Thomas Jefferson's plan to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
June 7 marks the probable start of Daniel Boone's exploration of Kentucky per the Kentucky Historical Society. The day also recalls Lincoln's 1864 renomination, Sirhan Sirhan's indictment in 1968, and Temperance Hill's upset win in the 1980 Belmont Stakes over Genuine Risk and Codex.
A columnist examines the rise of Christian fundamentalists within the Texas Republican scene, noting a long history of religious involvement in American politics. The piece contrasts moral goals with economic concerns and highlights the activists’ strategy to engage voters and shape outcomes through participation.
Harlan argues that political success hinges on messaging and image, not just argument, and warns against injecting morality into politics without a societal consensus. He cites Prohibition, contrasts French and American views on prostitution, and notes a delicate boundary between state and church in moral issues. Harlan is a Texas lawyer and columnist based in San Antonio.
Harvey argues that proliferating small town and suburban papers total 7,711, with 50 million weekly readers. He cites Emporia Gazette founder William Allen White as proof that local focus drives national relevance, illustrated by a mundane page four with graduates, a baby, a chili recipe, and local happenings. He extols small papers as authentic mirrors of everyday America.
Rooney, a Chicago Tribune columnist and CBS 60 Minutes commentator, laments extreme temperatures and bizarre weather. He recalls 94F heat, 100F in the bedroom, and a morning 40F, noting climates that challenge human tolerance and the ease of surviving with modern comforts. He cites Death Valley, Libya, and a hurricane on the East Coast, then jokes about an overdrawn checking account.
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