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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1983
Page
4
The piece proclaims a striving role for the Odessa Assaci y American in the Permian Basin community. It presents a publication aim to improve local life and serve residents with news guidance and civic-minded advocacy.
A pro freedom statement argues that true liberty comes from self control not government power. It asserts freedom is a divine gift guiding moral conduct and aligned with the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A federal judge rejected Ector County's bid to block Ozzy Osbourne's Tuesday concert. Local groups opposed to the appearance claimed moral reasons, while others supported the event. Law enforcement will guard the venue, and officials expect a peaceful, well attended show. Odessa has weathered hard times and will endure this visit.
The Odessa American invites reader letters for publication on this page. Submissions should be typed or legibly handwritten and not exceed two pages. Include name, address, and telephone number for verification. the phone number will not be published. Names are usually published unless a substantial hardship is shown.
James Kilpatrick argues the push to repeal the July withholding tax on interest and dividends could backfire. He notes lawmakers from both parties back the repeal, while Sen. Bob Dole says the plan would raise about $4 billion annually by cutting tax noncompliance. Kilpatrick warns of Pyrrhic victory risk and potential harsher measures if the campaign succeeds.
A responder ridicules a February Odessa American letter signed by Highland United Methodist Church members and others for alleged hypocrisy. He argues that in Odessa both strip joints and churches show disorder when people drink, contending critics use twisted logic to sway public opinion.
A reader criticizes a Methodist group for opposing stripping on moral grounds while condemning drinking caused violence. The letter accuses them of hypocrisy, noting their call to break a contract over Ozzy Osbourne as an immoral example. The editor adds the piece should have been signed Builder's Class of the Highland United Methodist Church.
Roland B. Hancock, director of Ector County Parks and Recreation, argues for a two-year plan to build a public golf course serving all residents. He cites golf's broad participation, cross age range, industry location appeal, revenue potential, and compares current availability for the region's 125000 population. He details estimated homeowner costs and location in Odessa.
Andy Rooney muses on procrastination and the trap of starting one task only to be pulled into a chain of related chores. He recalls projects from home renovations to clock radio repairs, noting how unfinished tasks snowball and how avoiding starting work can feel like the only sure way to stay current.
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