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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1990
Page
4
A brief line features the phrase Let peace begin with me presented in the Odessa American. The snippet highlights a peaceful message likely from an editorial or community contribution. No additional context or events are provided in the readable text.
The piece argues Permian High School must give new head coach Tom Hollingshead a grace period, noting past coaches faced early scrutiny yet achieved success. It compares pressure from fans to historic results, urging steady support as the team defends a state title.
Andy Rooney reviews a 1922 etiquette book by Carolyn Nander, noting timeless manners and enduring rules for gentlemen and ladies. Examples include gloves before handshakes, hat etiquette, walking beside ladies, lining at ticket windows, and table manners for bread, spoons, and dining room hats.
Royko notes Rooney’s row over comments about gays blacks and a congressman scandal, arguing the issue centers on freedom to insult and defend Rooney’s right to speak while criticizing the media and public reactions. He underscores that press and officials tolerate some missteps but punish others.
Debbie Garrett from Odessa defends NEA against Laura Stearns criticism of the ABC Childcare Bill. She argues federal standards aid health safety and class size, noting NEA influence created Head Start, free lunch, and the GI Bill, urging praise for the association’s work for children and education.
Marguerite Pierce recalls arriving at Midland airport at 11 p.m. from Nairobi. No taxis were available and an Avis clerk arranged a taxi from Midland rather than Odessa due to rules against Odessa taxi pickups at the airport. A 15 minute wait occurred. the meter showed 13.50 but the driver charged 20 to Odessa, leaving the writer unhappy.
A reader asks why the government permits growing nuclear waste without storage solutions and why funds are not directed to eliminating the causes of problems like AIDS instead of addressing only the effects. The note urges prioritizing prevention over remediation.
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