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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1983
Page
4
Tom Nickell Managing Editor proclaims the Odessa American's mission dedicated to informing readers of the Permian Basin. He emphasizes freedom, self control, and alignment with moral guides, inviting correspondence to the Odessa address in Texas.
Our Opinion argues the Texas Employment Commission nears demise after lawmakers failed to approve its continuation. A month long phase out starts Sept 1 without a special session. Federal takeover risks, higher costs, and delays threaten ongoing unemployment aid for Permian Basin residents.
A Odessa homeowner urges the school board to restore Crockett, the second oldest building, arguing historic status could unlock state and HUD funding, tax credits, and lower energy costs. He contends restoration costs are far cheaper than demolition and questions rushing a new 45,000 square foot admin building.
Chicago columnist Mike Royko recalls Adolpho Lopez, the macho man famed for a gold chain worn through a hole in his body. After a rape charge, a not guilty verdict, and later crimes, Adolpho's chain disappears as he seeks money for his drug habit, with authorities noting the change.
Paul Harvey explains how lawmakers secure federal money for their districts by pork barrel spending. He cites figures from U S News and World Report and names senators and projects that illustrate the push for local benefits, noting critics and a long standing practice in federal budgeting. He notes Harvey's radio broadcast times.
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