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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1983
Page
4
The Odessa American outlines its mission to inform readers, promote freedom, and encourage responsible self control aligned with moral guides. It states freedom as a gift from God, not government grant, and provides a mailing address for correspondence in Odessa, Texas.
The opinion argues that care for the elderly hinges on community action. It cites Texas Department of Aging warnings to Odessa about cuts and proposes establishing a community foundation to pool donations and fund local elder services, ensuring professional handling and ongoing support.
MIKE ROYKO laments a national drift toward distraction and rising ignorance. He cites a federal commission blaming both students and schools, recalls strict teachers and neighborhood roots, and proposes a per child surtax to fund better education.
Paul Harvey weighs in on the controversy over Washingtons Fourth of July entertainment and rock music. Interior Secretary Watt faces criticism for suggesting patriotic, family based acts while Beach Boys fans push back amid concerns of the right crowd and potential protests. Wayne Newton draws attention, but the debate centers on appropriate musical choices for the holiday celebration.
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