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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1983
Page
4
The Odessa American outlines its guiding principles emphasizing freedom self-control and moral guidance. It frames the publication as a pledge to inform readers and promote civic responsibility in the Permian Basin region.
The piece praises Utah flood responses showing emergency crews and neighbor help without federal disaster aid. It highlights Mormon welfare funds and tithe support, arguing voluntary community efforts can replace government programs and urging readers to note the example as a lesson in hard work and cooperation.
William V. Shannon analyzes the rise of neoliberalism led by Charles Peters, editor of Washington Monthly, arguing liberal reform aims to curb a fat bureaucratic state. Peters proposes opening hundreds of thousands of federal jobs to political appointees with limited terms to revitalize government.
The commentary argues for bringing real-world experience into government and unifying welfare programs as insurance against need. It critiques executive pay, union wage demands, and the influence of business on politics, noting potential liberal impact on the Democratic Party by 1988. Shannon of The Boston Globe is cited.
Washington columnist James J. Kilpatrick explains the 1.389 trillion statutory debt ceiling and compares it to historical figures. He notes the debt equals 37 percent of GNP, cites postwar and 1960 ratios, and argues that public imagination struggles with billions and trillions while offering context for the fiscal outlook through September.
Paul Harvey argues that pursuing government repayment for vitamins fails without organization. He suggests forming a National Association of Vitamin Users to gain Washington influence. With a large district membership, a congressman could insert a rider for free vitamins into a Pentagon bill, compelling government action as dues sustain momentum.
Paul Harvey denounces social spending and a vote-buying tax-and-spend formula as politically palatable yet fiscally irresponsible. He notes Reagan would veto Congress over new taxes, while observers say the recession taught frugality and business trimmed excesses. Harvey's daily commentary airs KOYL 1310.
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