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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1987
Page
4
The Odessa American declares its dedication to informing readers to promote freedom and self control. It proclaims freedom as a gift from God, not from government, and aligns with the Coveting Commandment The Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Our Opinion discusses Governor Bill Clements facing a Democrat led Legislature over a 36.9 billion dollar budget. The House backs 38.4 billion while the Senate approves 39.9 billion, each reliant on possible tax hikes. Clements pledges no tax increase and no deficit financing, amid dwindling oil revenue and stalled social programs. lawmakers face August deadline. failure could trigger tax hikes or bounced checks in September.
Dan Grizzard lampoons recent televangelist scandals in sharp satire. He riffs on Oral Roberts Falwell Swaggart and Bakker jokes, noting viewers watched for humor more than salvation and recalling PTL implosion with wry, critical tone.
A compiled list of U S lawmakers and state officials with names party and office addresses in Washington D C Austin and Lubbock including U S Representative Larry Combest Ronald Coleman Senator Lloyd Bentsen Phil Gramm Representative Larry Don Shaw Gary Watkins Tom Craddick Senator John Montford Senator Bill Sims Governor Bill Clements and related P O Box or office locations
Chicago Tribune columnist Beck outlines a Senate Finance subcommittee proposal titled a taxpayers' bill of rights. It would shift tax proof to the IRS, require rights briefings, and make IRS staff personally liable for damages. The piece notes political support from Pryor Reid Grassley and questions the impact on tax intake and government budgets.
William Raspberry reports Detroit faces a reign of terror with black teenagers as both perpetrators and victims. Police responses falter, schools suspend classes, and politicians push emergency weapons searches amid a citywide fear. Riverside? No, Detroit.
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