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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1983
Page
4
The text presents the Odessa American's pledge to inform readers to promote freedom and self restraint, stating freedom as a divine gift not government grant. It emphasizes self control aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence and includes an address for correspondence in Odessa Texas.
As divestiture of AT&T nears, Southwestern Bell pursues another big rate rise. Bell seeks a billion dollars, with PUC historically granting about half. Hearings commence this summer, possible effect by Jan 1 unless public pressure sways, and customers face higher access line rates and per local call charges after divestiture.
Frederic B. Hill contends CIA director Casey and others profited from stock deals while government integrity erodes. He cites Reed, Allen, Watt, and environmental and Pentagon misuses as examples, arguing public attention focuses on minor scandals while major abuses go unchecked.
Hill argues that the Reagan era reveals a presidency constrained by Congress and public scrutiny while insiders profit from wealth and power. The piece links economic inequality, weak administrations, and distrust in leadership to a pattern of greed tolerated by a press that gives the benefit of doubt to the president.
Washington columnist William Raspberry notes deep tensions between Black and Jewish communities. Disagreements over quotas in New Orleans police promotions and goals timetables have fostered mistrust, while political alignments like Chicago’s mayoral vote show shifting support as intergroup relations fray.
Raspberry, a Washington Post columnist, analyzes black Jewish relations over affirmative action and quotas. He argues tensions arise from differing views on participation goals versus fixed quotas, noting policy contrasts in elections and police reforms while suggesting blacks and Jews are not irreconcilable enemies.
The essay notes fortune cookies offer varied guidance beyond well known advisers like Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren. It highlights their creative language and quirky phrases such as You are in for a surprise and The wise man patience, suggesting cookies reflect broad topics and humor in everyday life.
D R Segal reflects on fortune cookies and modern prophets suggesting wealth includes happiness with loved ones. He recalls sources of advice from Billy Graham to critics and analysts, noting his mother’s longtime motto about a good martini and Segal’s role as president of Freedom Newspapers Inc.
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