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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 2010

Page

3

Perry nomination win shocks pundits and voters alike

Readers weigh in on Gov Rick Perry securing the Republican nomination without a runoff. Some praise his broad support and party unity while others question the margins and future implications. Cast your vote by 9 a m Thursday at oapa com.

Rick Perry Oapa.com

Our View: health summit produced little change

The health care summit at Blair House yielded civil talk but little progress. Obama warned against political theater as Democrats push a 950 billion plan with 31 million uninsured to be passed via House then reconciled in the Senate, while Republicans seek bipartisanship but offer no major shifts. Massachusetts vote and Cantor comments frame the stalemate.

Blair House White House Obama Massachusetts Ted Kennedy Scott Brown Senate House Eric Cantor

Let peace begin with me Odessa prize winner 1988

The piece proclaims a dedication to freedom and moral guidance, asserting that peace starts with self control and aligns with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding principles.

Remembering Glen M Atkins a longtime Odessa banker friend

In February 1983 in Odessa I met Glen M Atkins a true jack of all trades admired by friends and colleagues. He moved from Wichita Falls to Odessa years earlier and became a dependable civic and professional presence in the bank United Way Chamber ECISD Boy Scouts and more.

Odessa Glen M. Atkins Glen Wichita Falls Banker's Digest Texas Panhandle Elizabeth Texas Commerce Bank The United Way Odessa Chamber Economic Development Corporation ECISD UTP8 Boy Scouts Phyllis Texas Gulf Coast Ron Fancher Dallas

Crossing the line in Odessa left turns dangerous

Chuck Palmer of Odessa laments drivers crossing double yellow lines to take left turns. He recalls near-misses when motorcycles meet oncoming trucks as he describes unsafe driving, questioning why such violations persist and endanger riders.

Odessa Tur

Scouting relevance noted by retired teacher and veteran

A reader confirms the Feb editorial on the 100th anniversary of scouting, praising its lifelong value. The writer, a former Navy servicemember and substitute teacher, cites DWEST and SERE training at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch as examples where scouting skills aided fitness, navigation, and character.

U.S. Navy Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch

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