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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1986
Page
4
A civic minded note emphasizes local freedom and self rule as keys to improvement. The piece argues residents should promote liberty, responsible stewardship, and personal initiative to enhance life in the Permian Basin. It frames freedom as a catalyst for communal progress and individual growth.
The piece argues Congress should block the 354 million arms package to Saudi Arabia, criticizing government control of sales, favoring manufacturers’ autonomy, and warning of reduced U.S. influence in the Middle East if the sale proceeds. It frames Reagan’s veto as unnecessary.
On May 31, 1889 Johnstown flood killed over 200 after a dam break. 1819 poet Walt Whitman born in region. 1844 Texas Rangers defeat Comanches at Walker's Creek with Colt revolvers. 1910 Union of South Africa founded. 1913 17th amendment in effect. 1916 Battle of Jutland. 1961 South Africa becomes republic.
Ronald Kari West of Mesquite was arrested after allegedly leaving a Hamilton Exxon in Pecos without paying $4 for gas. The 27 year old rode a 1982 Yamaha, resisted booking, and was placed in Reeves County Jail with leg irons after a rowdy ride to custody.
West, a Hardin-Simmons College student from Abilene, had recently moved from a dorm to a rented house. After years of family strain and attempted counseling, he was arrested in West Texas and died in jail when found unresponsive during a transfer. He was buried in Collinsville Cemetery.
The piece contrasts Texas celebrating 150 years with Arkansas also marking its sesquicentennial. It notes Arkansas’s quiet profile, small size, and absence of famed events or figures, using a narrator who blends Texan pride with affection for Arkansas and its modest history.
Harlan, a Texas lawyer and educator, reflects on Arkansas history and identity. He recalls Arkansas as part of the Missouri Territory after the Louisiana Purchase, contrasts Arkansas with Texas, and highlights Arkansas landmarks, industries, and Sam Walton as a point of pride. He notes Arkansans’ contentment and modest pride in their state.
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