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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1981

Page

18

Farm Bureau backs market oriented agriculture aim

The Farm Bureau Federation urges a shift to a market oriented system to minimize government intervention. President Robert Delano cites reducing price supports and criticizes overcommitment to farm loans while supporting a grain reserve concept with cautions. He argues for broader price movement reflecting supply and demand and warns against runaway federal spending and inflation.

Senate Jure Committee Robert Delano Farm Bureau Federal Delano Virginia Farm Bureau

Worth-While Budget Cut Ends People Mover Dream

A proposed 11 million cut to a downtown Los Angeles people mover project signals the end of the long shot plan. Supporters insist it isn’t the last word, but critics note large Washington cuts and shifting priorities make funding unlikely. The scheme aimed to shuttle shoppers and workers between Union Station and the convention center.

Los Angeles James Deeley Washington Congress

Diplomatic fracas over meeting with South African general

A brief meeting between Ambassador Kirkpatrick and South African General P W Van der Westhuizen sparks a heated debate on U S policy toward apartheid and South Africa. The piece contrasts U S cautions with high level visits by Soviet and Chinese leaders, mocks immigration rules, and hints at covert agency intrigue.

Kirkpatrick P.W. van der Westhuizen America General van der Westhuizen U.S American Security Council Curtis LeMay Allen Ginsberg South Africa Persian Gulf Japan United States Prac Rhodesia Ian Smith Idi Amin Uganda Nigeria Biafra Ing United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick State Department Union of Soviet Socialist Republics People’s Republic of China Akporode Clark Gowon CIA van der Westhuizen Sekou Toure Guinea Toure Washington Andrew Young Andy Young

Status symbols across regions spur fashion and pride

In Newport Beach and beyond, social rank is shown by cars and gear. Mercedes tops envy, BMW signals lawyers, pickups with gun racks mark Southern pride, while bumper stickers proclaim religious experiences. D R Segal leads Freedom I, Odessa American notes.

Newport Beach Mercedes Benz BMW

Jack and Jill contract satire on book royalties

A writer explains why contracts confuse laypeople and shares his own book deal details. He compares lawyerly jargon to a parody of Jack and Jill and discusses advances of 25 000 dollars, Harry Reasoner’s 110 000 dollar deal, and royalties 10 12.5 and 15 percent. He imagines selling 100 000 copies could change his fortunes.

Jill Jack Harry Reasoner Jack and

Letters to the Editor Planned Parenthood defended by nurse

Odessa reader Anita Patton McHaney argues Planned Parenthood provides birth control information and counseling, not abortions, and urges taxpayers to support its services. She notes cost comparisons, emphasizes patient choice, and defends access to contraceptive care.

Permian Basin Planned Parenthood Moral Majority R.N P.B.P.P Barbara Hogan P.B.P B.P.P Texas P.E.P.P Anita Patton-McHaney Odessa

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Freedom David F. Lyons Jim Welsh Union Station Convention Center William F. Buckley Ritz Alamo Jesus Winchester D.r.segal Freedom I Dr. Segal Jack and Jill John Doe Andy Rooney
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