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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1983
Page
16
A civic notice from the Odessa American emphasizes the value of individual freedom and self-control as essential for personal development and national prosperity. The publication invites correspondence and reflects a community stance on liberty and responsibility.
Texas Monthly criticized Odessa for discharging treated sewage into Monahans Draw and impacting Midland County drinking water. The piece notes Midland officials blame Odessa while suggesting Midland's own groundwater use of treated effluent for irrigation may contribute to contamination.
A Midland Odessa water dispute questions using Odessa effluent in Ector or Midland counties. Authors suggest regional cooperation to share water, exploring lake irrigation and grass growth at Mission Country Club while acknowledging Midland County pressure and cross county politics.
The piece argues that former U S presidents live on tax funding, unlike ancient pharaohs, comparing libraries and maintenance costs. It cites expenditures such as salaries, staff, postage, and presidential protection, noting Jimmy Carter’s $12 600 rug buy and suggesting one time construction costs would save money.
Texas lawyer and columnist Harlan Onassis laments the Former Presidents Act of 1958 and its cost to taxpayers. He argues the act creates an imperial postpresidency, compares it to Ozymandias, and notes security and archives workers benefit while questioning long term need and spending. He lives in San Antonio.
Rooney argues for a journalist code of ethics inspired by Hippocrates but updated for modern practice. He cites the CBS News libel case involving Dan Rather and Steve Glauber, then outlines core principles: report facts, avoid harm, resist undue gifts, verify sources, and keep professional conduct higher than private.
TV sermons expand reach and profits while inviting scrutiny. Paul Roper of Church Management Inc. vows to file complaints against discerned misuses, while prominent pastors like Billy Graham emphasize trust and restraint. The NRBA notes occasional misconduct but lacks enforcement power.
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