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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 2005

Page

6

Bush shown affable but not persuasive in news conference

Our view notes President Bush appeared affable and in command yet the performance felt like political theater. The piece argues his Social Security push lacks broad support for personal accounts, with critics wary of entitlement guarantees and tax funding by future Congresses. Potential for real impact remains uncertain.

Bush John Bolton United Nations

Texas lawmakers contact list for state and federal officials

A compiled directory of Washington and Austin offices for U S representatives senators and state officials from Texas. It lists names titles and office addresses in Washington Odessa Midland Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo Austin with phone numbers and mailing addresses.

U.S Mike Conaway Midland Cannon House Washington, D.C Fox W. Eighth St Odessa Desta Drive Randy Neugebauer Lubbock Kay Bailey Hutchison Russell Senate George E. “Buddy” West P.O. Box Austin Texas Tom Craddick Republican of Kel Seliger Amarillo Rick Perry State Capitol

Let peace begin with me editorial on freedom

In this 1988 editorial in the Odessa Santa nn newspaper, editor Ken Brodnax proclaims that freedom is self control and a divine gift. He argues freedom should align with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to promote and preserve liberty.

Germans Seen Through Pope Benedict Lens in U S Media

The article surveys American and British reactions to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger becoming pope Benedict XVI. It notes past Nazi-era rumors, shifting attitudes toward Germans, poll data showing favorable views, and hopes the papacy may soften Germany's image while portraying Benedict as gentle and approachable.

Germany Britain Joseph Ratzinger Hitler Youth Papa Ratzi Rottweiler Panzer Hitler Atlantic New York Times Maureen Dowd Ratzinger Dennis Miller Los Angeles Times Benedict XVI Vee United States Karol Wojtyla Europe Gallup U.S Iraq Gerhard Schrader France Bavaria Bermuda Washington Post-Abc News John Paul II Hoover Institution Thomas Sowell America Benedict

Trial Balloon Public Forum Prompted County Manager Debate

A reader argues that a county manager is a ploy to return Tom Pace to Ector County government. The letter calls for commissioner oversight of departments as an alternative to a manager and criticizes the perceived motive and the level of commissioners' pay. The piece questions plans involving Don Bonifay Pace Graff and Bryant and asserts commissioners should manage county business themselves.

Ector County Don Bonifay Tom Pace Pace Bonifay Annex Barbara Graff Bob Bryant

In defense of Rottweilers letter to the editor prompts clash

A reader rebuts John Kerr's April 24 dog column arguing blanket claims about Rottweilers and pit bulls are wrong. They cite personal experience with a well behaved Rottweiler, warn against generalizing, and urge Kerr to interview owners and vets to understand breed temperaments.

John Kerr Kerr Angels Vet Clinic Missy

Thumbs praise for Red Cross response to apartment fire

The Odessa American invites reader feedback on current topics with thumbs nominations for positive or negative comments. Send ideas via the onletters link freedom.com and note a thumbs nomination. Local fire victims receive swift aid from the Red Cross chapter.

Red Cross Freedom.com

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