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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1983

Page

4

Odessa American Address Line Note

The Odessa American correspondence address is listed as Box 2952, Odessa, Texas 79760 for all mail and inquiries.

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Our Opinion Teaching prairie dogs new tricks

Odessa’s Sherwood Park hosts a 2 acre fenced enclosure to contain prairie dogs and shield the public. Boarded by Parks staff, the plan aims to avoid poisons though past attempts failed. The piece argues for humane coexistence despite recurring hole dangers to golfers and youngsters.

Ector County Doug Kupper Roland Hancock Odessa Sherwood Park Sherwood

Spending not the budget solution in 1982 deficit notes

The piece argues the federal government is $200 billion short in paying bills and still seeks $8.4 billion to fund the IMF for other bankrupt nations. It notes $136 billion extra due to cost of living increases and critiques Sen. Dole's Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, claiming the core issue is excessive government spending, not deficits.

Washington International Monetary Fund Robert Dole Sen. Dole

It's My Turn Now on Tax Reform and Flat Rate Proposal

The author criticizes the withholding tax on dividends and interest as an unfair second tax and argues for a 10 percent flat rate tax. He cites revenue gains from a new system, notes incentives to work and invest, and quotes Congressman Doughton’s saying about high taxes. Odessa critic Jon Sorrelis signs off.

Sen. Dole

Mothers as Peacemongers Across Generations

Ellen Goodman examines Mother's Day protests by Women’s Action for Nuclear Disarmament and the idea that mothers are natural peacemakers. She warns against viewing peace as exclusively a maternal issue, noting risks of gendered roles while urging inclusive action for survival.

Ellen Goodman Boston Women’s Action For Julia Ward Howe Anna Jarvis Howe Helen Caldicott

Congress praises Brooklyn Bridge with May 24 designatio

The House debated a resolution praising the Brooklyn Bridge and designating May 24 as Brooklyn Bridge Day to mark the structure's centennial. Representative Robert Garcia called it a symbol of New York, while James A. Courter and Harold Volkmer questioned the sale implications for those who have purchased the bridge over the last century.

Associated Press Washington House of Representatives Brooklyn Bridge New York Robert Garcia D-N.y James A. Courter R-N.j Harold L. Volkmer D-Mo

Congress notes on bridges and a playful gift exchange

Lawmakers discuss the Brooklyn Bridge history and a Georgia lawmaker’s walking experience while Senate leaders joke about gifts for cabinet members after a Beach Boys controversy. Baker suggests a digital recording as a gift for Interior Secretary James Watt, Byrd interjects with humor about a missing foot.

Senate Howard H. Baker R-Tenn Reagan James Watt Beach Boys Baker Robert C. Byrd D-W.va Watt Washington Monument

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