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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1983
Page
4
The Odessa American declares its mission to inform readers about the Permian Basin and promote freedom through self-control. It asserts freedom as a divine gift and emphasizes moral guidance from the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Government officials have debated housing policy while a commerce HUD report credits the market with driving a three year shift to no frills housing. 1982 saw 631000 new homes averaging 1710 sq ft with fewer amenities, and trends point to ongoing demand for smaller, simpler homes despite high mortgage rates and recession.
The Odessa American invites letters to the editor up to two pages. Include name address and a phone number for verification. the number will not be published. Withholding names is rare. editors may redact names if publication would cause substantial hardship. Submissions may be edited for taste and libel.
Cyrus Vance presents a thoughtful account of U S diplomacy in Hard Choices. He argues for a base of strength with the Soviet Union while avoiding bellicose tactics, favoring carrots and sticks, and pursuing arms control where mutually beneficial. He recalls efforts from 1979 in Moscow and Vladivostok shaping the SALT II framework.
In a thorough, civil memoir review, Vance critiques Carter era policy toward the Soviet Union China the Middle East and Iran while urging measured steps in arms control. He defends moderation and a strong defense while stressing persistence and world outreach. Schneid reports from Washington.
The essay recalls Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. and uses a stark example of self sacrifice from Arland Williams Jr. who lost his life in the Potomac after the Air Florida crash. Williams gave up a rope to save others, a display of courage amid cold water turmoil.
The Baltimore Evening Sun reflects on Arland Williams Jr who drowned after repeatedly passing a lifeline to others during a Potomac River crash. The piece notes the paradox of heroism and asks whether bystanders would sacrifice themselves for strangers, while recalling a White House ceremony honoring Williams and the absence of the five lives he saved.
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