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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1985
Page
6
Tom Nickell editor writes on striving to improve the Permian Basin, urging readers to promote freedom and responsible self-rule as the path to a better community. The piece emphasizes self-control, personal responsibility, and the newspaper's mission to inform and empower residents.
The piece argues that public calls for government help during crises are often overstated. It cites farm lending, Reagan vetoes, and USDA data showing only modest credit shortfalls, suggesting media hype inflates perceived crises and warning readers to be skeptical next time.
On June 22, 1940, Adolf Hitler secured a stunning victory as France signed an armistice after German forces overran Paris. Earlier in 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated a second time.
A syndicated Chicago Tribune column advocates using cigarettes as a weapon against enemies including Beirut Tehran and Managua. The piece links war to tobacco subsidies declines in smoking and seeks to arm U S forces with cigarette shelves and ads in enemy papers while praising Camel ads with camels.
Texas lawyer and columnist Doug Harlan argues that bodies fall into two camps, Yuppie and non Yuppie, defined by age and lifestyle. Yuppie bodies are sleek, costly to maintain, and gym dependent, often tied to upscale dining and brands, while non Yuppie bodies are cheaper to sustain, common among parents with limited time and budget. He notes exceptions like Jane Fonda, and closes with a light nudge to readers to reassess their own bathing suit reflections.
Paul Harvey argues tax reform requires a clear slogan to unite public opinion. He notes Kennedy and Carter sought simplification, Reagan’s plan faces nibblers, and critics call for fair and simple reforms while preserving key deductions. He urges a strong, dynamic message to curb government complexity.
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