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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1986
Page
4
The Odessa American reader guide asserts a freedom centered mission urging self control, moral grounding, and responsible citizenship while promoting a better Permian Basin. It frames freedom as a gift from God, not government grant, aligning with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
The piece cites the Reagan era Florida drug crackdown and Operation Wagon Wheel as a model for a forthcoming Texas border operation against drug and arms smuggling. It questions cross-state coordination, noting Florida’s gains contrasted with potential effects on Florida and the Southwest.
The majority of Texas teachers passed the state mandated competency test with high marks. Officials praise the test’s launch and success while urging resilience despite a small flunk rate. Pressure will come to the State Board of Education to maintain the standard and not back down.
Consumers Union accuses many Texas funeral directors of breaking state law while the State Board of Morticians defends its weak response. The board claims few complaints, thorough investigations, and little proven wrongdoing. The next Legislature should closely examine the issue to preserve public confidence.
Gov Mark White and challenger Bill Clements trade barbs over a potential special session as they address Texas fiscal crisis. White opposes a session, while Clements praises a secret budget plan he will reveal only if White calls one, prompting calls for substantive plans voters can judge.
On this date in 1857 a second group of imported camels departed Carmo Verde Kerr County bound for California. The caravan’s dispersal across the Southwest reduced public interest in the camel experiment.
A Texas legislative panel, the Select Committee on Higher Education, will delay recommendations to the 1987 Legislature. Chair Larry Temple outlined goals including audits of buying, utilities, and grounds, plus reviewing research funding, teacher training, school mergers, and potential board restructuring while noting funding questions remain unresolved.
In Oklahoma City a mother, Betty Ann Marsee, sues U S Tobacco for 147 million alleging smokeless tobacco is unreasonably dangerous and cancer causing. She cites ads and endorsements she says misled athletes about snuff’s safety. The case highlights nitrosamine risks and shifting ad rules.
Means, a syndicated columnist from the Orlando Sentinel, recalls crossword puzzles as a four letter word world of mild epithets and arcane terms. He cites trivia about aloe, Omoo, emu, moa, and alate while contrasting puzzle language with real politics and modern brands.
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