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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1985
Page
16
A manifesto from editor Tom Nickel asserting that freedom comes from self control and is a gift from God, not government power. The piece argues freedom is not license or anarchy and ties it to moral underpinnings like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence. Correspondence directed to The Odessa American in Odessa, Texas.
opinion piece arguing tax reform will not ease burdens. It critiques a flat tax and Reagan proposals, noting three tax levels, exemptions, and corporate minimum taxes. It contends true relief requires cutting government spending and criticizes redistribution and market effects.
Kilpatrick argues the Meese commission will confirm a growing porn market driven by organized crime and argue for tougher enforcement. He notes past obscenity prosecutions struggle with constitutional standards and suggests focusing on prostitution laws as a cleaner route. The piece previews the commission’s June 1986 report and questions its actionable remedies.
Chicago Tribune columnist Royko details the Waukesha trial of professional wrestlers Kenneth Patera and Masanori Saito. A jury found them guilty of multiple felonies after an assault on two police officers leaving a McDonald’s. Sentencing could reach up to 15 years for Saito and 10 for Patera.
Rep. Dan Rostenkowski bold call to write Rosty on tax revision triggers a flood of mail. Officials report 10 000 to 15 000 letters so far with sacks piling up in the Ways and Means Committee offices and a rost ry button becoming a Capitol Hill fad.
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