This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1986
Page
4
A brief statement from the Odessa American lauds freedom and self rule as the foundation of progress. It emphasizes information for readers to promote liberty and urges responsible stewardship of personal and communal production.
The piece laments budget-cut tactics under Gramm Rudman and notes IRS and Library of Congress fears. It covers a lawsuit by the National Association of Retired Federal Employees alleging unconstitutional takings from pension cost of living increases. The column argues that reducing deficits would help both private and public sector retirees and society overall.
Royko notes rising cancer deaths despite screening gains and argues a strategic shift from treatment to prevention. He cites 1962–1982 mortality increases, aging demographics, and the cigarette link as a stark driver, urging more focus on reducing risk factors while continuing research.
Rooney of the Chicago Tribune praises Canada as a neighbor, noting mutual warmth and proximity. He jokes about shared climate and travel, lists Canadian provinces, and urges Americans to recognize Canada’s friendship despite occasional cabinet scandals and economic troubles.
On this date in 1871 a wagon train between Fort Griffin and Fort Richardson was attacked by Kiowa and Comanche bands on Salt Creek flats. Six teamsters were killed in the raid.
Segal, president of Freedom Newspapers Inc., notes a cynical take on modern car technology. The author mocks voice warnings, dash icons, and alarms, arguing improvements seem to treat drivers as fools and questioning the value of new features.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.