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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1986
Page
4
A note from editor Tom Nickel emphasizes the Odessa American mission to inform readers, promote freedom, and encourage responsible civic virtue in the Permian Basin while linking freedom to self control and moral guides.
Texas editorial argues President Reagan will act decisively as his patience wanes and Libya pressure grows. It notes a June deadline for American companies to exit Libya, criticizing profits funding Khadafy’s regime and urging an economic boycott and oil embargo.
The piece recalls the 1982 Texas gubernatorial clash between Bill Clements and Mark White, noting White’s upset win and the Democratic surge. It details primary results, Clements’ persistence in politics, and questions the impact on the November election as analysts weigh what happened and what it means for voters.
In a tight race Governor White and challenger Clements court educators and voters as political observers link the 1986 contest to past teacher support and state budget woes. Analysts note White must rebuild backing while both blame each other for oil price shifts and economic strain amid a reshaped GOP battle. Kidd reports from Austin.
The Houston Post calls for merit selection of Texas judges amid reports of questionable campaign practices involving state high court members. It argues partisan politics tarnishes judicial selection and urges dramatic, overdue changes to ensure highly qualified judges are elected by the people.
The Dallas Morning News notes the Senate Finance Committee's new tax plan, which would tax nearly all consumer credit interest. It argues the current system discourages savers by taxing interest that only matches inflation while encouraging borrowing. It calls for a consumption tax not an income tax, but recognizes that shift is distant.
The University of Texas Christian University admitted to recruiting violations in its football program and cooperated with the NCAA investigation. The school expected leniency, but the penalties announced last week were severe, according to The Dallas Times Herald.
On this date in 1836 Cynthia Ann Parker aged nine was abducted during a Comanche raid at Fort Parker. She remained with the Comanche for 24 years and became the mother of Quanah Parker, the notable Comanche chief.
A list of lawmakers with office addresses in Washington and Texas includes U S Rep Larry Combest of Lubbock Rep Ronald Coleman of El Paso Sen Lloyd Bentsen of Mission Sen Phil Graman of College Station Rep Larry Don Shaw of Big Spring Rep Kelly Godwin of Odessa Rep Tom Craddick of Midland Sen John Montford of Lubbock Sen Bill Sims of San Angelo Gov Mark White of Austin.
Means argues Stephen Hess maps 1983 national media attention to US senators, finding winners paid for by exposure but not elections. He shows Nancy Kassebaum outranked Paula Hawkins with serious issues, while John Glenn drew top attention. The piece notes media focus on chairmen over sound-bites and questions if headlines translate to votes.
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