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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1983

Page

16

Odessa American Mission Statement Refocuses on Freedom

The Odessa American presents a policy statement praising individual freedom, self-control, and responsibility, aligning with moral guides and foundational ideals. It emphasizes that freedom is earned through self-discipline, not license or anarchy, and invites readers to communicate with the paper.

Off the Record in Journalism and Its Pitfalls

A historical look at off the record comments in interviewing detailing how reporters use background information, the ethical balance, and risks when sources shield identities to protect health or safety, with emphasis on careful handling and verification.

Off the record rules at Odessa American stated clearly

Officials often push comments to be public while omitting their names. The Odessa American insists no remarks are off the record unless all parties agree before publication. After the fact claims of not for publication do not hold.

Odessa American

Nothing's nice about a cup of tea

Andy Rooney recounts his sudden realization of disliking tea. He traces how tea became a daily office ritual, notes his grandmother’s phrase nice cup of tea, and hints at a longtime friend in the tea industry. The piece blends humor with a personal confession about a ubiquitous beverage.

Andy Rooney on Tea and Habits of Silent Protest

Rooney touts a humorous take on tea, claiming he dislikes the drink and its social grip. He divides tea drinkers into three groups and muses on iced tea, history, and health notions while noting his habit of tea and a late day desire for a break. He is identified as a Chicago Tribune syndicated columnist who appears on CBS's 60 Minutes.

America England Rooney The Chicago Tribune CBS 60 Minutes

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The text laments church state separation as an antiquated concept and likens it to counting angels on a pinhead. It contrasts the Bible as authority with the Constitution in Supreme Court rulings on prayers in public schools. The piece questions why scholars study this issue and notes the First Amendment clarifies Congress shall not establish religion.

Supreme Court Congress William O. Douglas Douglas

Harlan defends constitutional balance on church state ties

Texas lawyer and columnist argues that the Constitution requires balance between church and state rather than total separation. He criticizes Supreme Court interpretations via stare decisis and urges a constitutional amendment to restore proper limits. Harlan lives in San Antonio and pursues multiple public roles.

Congress Supreme Court Harlan Texas San Antonio

What is synectics and why Las Vegas conference

The writer ponders synectics amid a Las Vegas printing equipment conference, mocks the term, recalls old newspaper days with L.C. Smith typewriters, Linotype, and GDP of the industry, and notes Segal as Freedom Newspapers Inc. president while praising modern papers.

Las Vegas L.C. Smith Judy Synectics Segal Freedom Newspapers Inc

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A Freedom News Permian Basin Odessa David F. Lyons Tom Nickell By Andy Rooney Andy Rooney By Doug Harlan Citizen Smith the Register and Tribune Syndicate, Inc By Dave Gerard D.R. Legal Studebaker
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