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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1986
Page
4
A brief masthead notice from The Odessa American editor Tom Nickell declares the newspaper’s mission to promote freedom, self control, and responsibility in the Permian Basin, linking liberty to moral guides and civic virtue.
The Miranda decision set concrete constitutional guidelines for police interrogations, stirring views that it coddles criminals while police and many citizens seek tougher enforcement. Since 1968 the court has only fine tuned matters, with a 1980s ruling requiring an attorney at arraignments upon request and Meese calling Miranda infamous. Most officers favor striking it, arguing it strains courts and overcrowds jails nationwide.
The Corpus Christi Caller warns that former Gov Bill Clements’ efforts to ally with the religious right mix politics and faith in a volatile way that may not be resolved before November. The piece cautions the dangers of intertwining politics and religion.
In a Houston Chronicle opinion snippet, the piece argues President Reagan errs by treating hunger in broad terms while ignoring affected people. It credits his good intentions but urges a people focus over abstract figures.
The Port Arthur News reports that with summer approaching, postmasters renew appeals to dog owners to restrain pets after nationwide 5,000 postal dog bites last year. The warning notes children are at risk when large aggressive dogs roam while schools are out.
Today in Texas History notes that on this date in 1819 a provisional government led by Dr. James Long declared Texas independent of Spain. It also recalls the 1857 completion of Texas first railroad, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado line, running 31 miles from Harrisburg to Richmond.
Texas shifts from state school care to community homes for the mentally retarded amid lawsuits and changing philosophy. The trend reduces student numbers at Austin and other state schools, with $600,000 redirected to community programs and 80 workers laid off at Austin State School. Federal court orders require further downsizing and community placement.
Attorney Paul M. Smith speaking for the Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas notes a court-appointed expert proposed removing 90 percent of state schools’ population over six years. Advocacy, Inc. argues for community services to preserve alternatives while both sides claim concern for the mentally retarded. Lawmakers face funding choices prioritizing institutional or community-based programs. Kidd reports from The American’s Austin Bureau.
Means argues against the National Science Foundation survey claiming widespread scientific illiteracy. He mocks belief in astrology UFOs and evolution denial as signs of ignorance, notes perceived smugness in the report, and contrasts public perception with scientists as high priests.
In Washington during the Soweto anniversary heat, Sen. Nancy Kassebaum urged President Reagan to speak up and press for Mandela’s release and talks with black leaders. Rep. William Gray III leads a push to block South African flights, loans, and coal imports. Sen. Gary Hart urged direct, Afrikaaner language messaging to Botha as a 1988 bid looms.
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