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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1983
Page
4
Tom Nickell outlines the newspaper s guiding principles emphasizing freedom, self control, and moral guides. He frames the paper s purpose as informing readers to promote liberty and responsible self governance in the Permian Basin. Correspondence expected at The Odessa American Odessa Texas.
Our Opinion argues against capping the third year of Reagan tax cuts at 700 dollars, warning the move would raise marginal rates for high earners, fail to shrink the deficit, and hinder productive investment. It credits growth as the true fix and questions targeting the wealthy.
The Senate could not agree on outside speaking fee limits after House raises to 69,800 with a 30 percent cap. A final option kept a cap at 30 percent for some members, while others received no raise. The result creates an odd gap where House members may earn more from speaking than senators.
Kilpatrick argues over $2000 lecture fees vs PAC donations as campaign income. He notes that dividends and capital gains are exempt from caps, while a lecture requires travel and effort. He aligns with Garn on full disclosure, and echoes Jackson’s raise with a cap.
Reader letters from the Odessa American criticize modern signs as confusing, arguing for a return to readable symbols. The piece includes a controversial eulogy praising Gordon Kahl and condemning taxes, followed by guidance for submitting letters: typed or legible handwriting, up to two pages, with name address and phone number for verification.
The Baltimore Sun notes the rarity of presidents born in June and cites George Bush born June 12 and Alan Cranston born Friday as potential 1985 contenders if Reagan pursues another term. Teddy Kennedy quips about Cranston’s age while supporting his bid.
The Baltimore Sun columnist Lippman muses on June born political figures, noting vice presidents and presidential wives born in June, and referencing Jefferson Davis and George III as rulers born in June. He ponders a Bush Cranston race, contrasts gaunt and well fed facial types, and praises Abe Lincoln as lean and hungry looking.
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