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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1983
Page
4
A historical newspaper sample presents a civic mission statement praising freedom, self control, and the moral guides guiding Odessa Texas readers. It emphasizes responsible self-government and urges reflection aligned with religious and civic ideals.
Lawmen face danger but some West Odessa raid incidents prompt questions about tactics The piece notes six months of surveillance missteps wrong residence and night raids in plain clothes It critiques televised arrest scenes and calls for safer measured responses to reduce risk to both officers and residents
May 13 highlights the founding of Jamestown Virginia the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607. The day marks a historic milestone in colonization and progress, while the thought for today warns against living poor to die rich.
William Raspberry argues amid race debate that minority groups should pursue mainstream candidates and win broad support. He contends political capital is wasted on running a black candidate in a hopeless presidential race and cites examples from Congress to public staff. He notes Black voters are a small share of the electorate, limiting chances for a Jackson bid.
A Washington Post columnist argues that minority candidates must run as Americans not race based to win. A cab conversation contrasts Irish and black political strategies, noting ethnic groups build mainstream power while facing white backlash.
In Charleston during a cross country helicopter trip Andy Rooney notes pilots speak in terms like knots and statute miles, explains fuel weight and cost, and describes planning fuel stops. He observes 280 gallons of jet fuel weighing about 1680 pounds and the need to refuel before decked out voyages.
In Atlanta the world famed attorney from Big Canyon confides NBC phoned to interview him about Irvine Co. and 4000 unhappy customers. He jokes his firm owns stations and Connie Chung should be sent, but NBC says she is CBS. He leaves before anyNBC rep arrives and muses about learning the TV business.
D R Segal president of Freedom Newspapers notes the difference between NBC and CBS in media careers and the challenges of linking television with newspapers. He jokes about Connie Chung Merlin Olsen and Scout talks while stressing careful name use and cross network connections.
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