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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1986

Page

4

Freedom Newspaper Philosophy Note from Permian Basin

The Odessa American proclaims a dedication to freedom and self control as guiding principles. It frames freedom as a divine gift and a responsibility, aligning with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

Tobacco ad ban a murky plan

A seven member group led by Rep. Mike Synar seeks a complete ban on tobacco promotion across all media and sponsorships. The author argues the move tramples free speech and questions linking past ads bans to broader rights. The piece urges eradicating subsidies instead of restricting speech.

Mike Synar D-Okla Synar Congress

Barbecue Marks Opening of Burnet Masonic Hall in 1853

On this date in 1853 a large barbecue celebrated Burnet Texas’s first Masonic Hall. The event honors early Texas revolutionaries including Stephen Austin Sam Houston and James Fannin who were prominent Masons.

Burnet Texas Stephen Austin Sam Houston James Fannin

June 24 History Highlights and Landmark Moments

On June 24 1997 explorer John Cabot on a voyage for England sighted land in present day Canada marking the first recorded discovery of North America. In 1647 Margaret Brent a niece of Lord Baltimore challenged the Maryland Assembly demanding a seat and vote and was ejected.

North America John Cabot England Canada Margaret Brent Lord Baltimore Maryland Assembly

Inventor Faces Uphill Battle Over Revolutionary Energy Machine

Kilpatrick discusses Joe Newman’s energy motor, court orders, and a forthcoming National Bureau of Standards test due June 26. Backers claim a revolution in energy. critics call the device a hoax or perpetual motion. The case mirrors early Wright brothers patent scrutiny and highlights a tense science policy debate.

Joe Newman National Bureau of Standards Congress Newman Patent and Trademark Office PTO Robert E. Hebner Bureau of Standards Court of Appeals Federal Circuit Pauline Newman Mississippi U.s.district Court Thomas P. Jackson Harvard Law Jackson William Schuyler The Schuyler District Court Bureau Patent Office Wright Brothers

Farmers find profit in new crop in Wayne County Georgia

Harvey notes Southeast Georgia Farms pivots from corn and tobacco to cucumbers peppers and squash. Joe Collins forms a corporation with local professionals and a Florida broker to market irrigated produce from one hundred acres. Migrant help, a new pack house, and irrigation finance aim to restore the farm.

Joe Collins Wayne County Georgia Collins Joe James Harper Harper CPA Florida Baltimore Washington, D.C New York City

Grump and the Maine voting on pornography and guns

Royko of the Chicago Tribune presents a dialogue where a conservative friend denounces pornography and supports gun rights while ignoring censorship debates. The exchange contrasts gun laws with bans on sexually explicit material and ends with a sharp jab about Russia and censorship.

Maine Grump National Rifle Association Playboy Penthouse Seka

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