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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1978

Page

9

Odessa American Capsule Policy Statement

The Odessa American outlines its capsule policy favoring voluntary spending of earnings and denies involuntary distribution. It grants permission to reproduce editorials in full or in part with proper credit, signaling ongoing editorial independence and republication rights.

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Tax revolt spark lights nation, warns of fiscal danger

A veteran columnist argues that Proposition 13 sparked a nationwide tax revolt risk. He warns that cities and states will seek federal aid, risking inflation as printing presses churn. The piece blames voters and politicians for high government costs, noting the lure of "goodies" from Uncle Sam and the hard times ahead for leaders.

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Franklin and the Declaration of Independence 1776 Vignette

A compact recounting of the 1776 push for independence centering on Benjamin Franklin. The piece contrasts Trumbull’s signing image with the real timeline, detailing Franklin’s roles, travels, and ambition to rally France, amid war uncertainty and political risk.

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Opposition to Foreign Aid Bill Shapes 1980 Vote

The piece argues House action on the Foreign Aid Appropriations bill will test Republicans’ vow of fiscal restraint after Prop 13. It accuses the Carter administration of funding indirect aid via the IDA for Communist Vietnam, cites proposed Vietnam loans, and laments aid to Venezuela while warning voters of November consequences.

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Planners land non zoned city in wide HGAC plan

The Houston-Galveston Area Council outlines a land use plan favoring private market driven management over heavy zoning. It notes Houston’s growth since 1965 with rising manufacturing, incomes, and housing starts while warning about mobility crime and environment as growth continues. It argues politicians lack time and expertise for land use and that planners and private markets shape outcomes.

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Compensations of Summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains

A reflection on summer life in the Blue Ridge, counting compensations for heat and pests. Swallows nest in the garage above a Toyota fender and perform comical flight lessons while storms bring dramatic skies and power outages. Garden crops thrive as hay yields impress locals at the Woodville Post Office.

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Eclipse facts and founding presidents from Ohio Republicans

A total solar eclipse occurs when the new moon aligns between an observer and the sun, lasting up to seven minutes 58 seconds. Ulysses S Grant Rutherford B Hayes and James A Garfield were Ohio born Republicans who served as Union Army generals and became presidents.

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WS Crossword Puzzle Down 1 Surface a road

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