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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 2002

Page

4

Opessa editorials from Texas papers compiled by AP

A collection of editorials from Texas newspapers compiled by the Associated Press. The items reflect regional opinions on local issues, with multiple voices including editor Gary Brookins of East Texas as part of the coverage.

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Reckless driving dangers on the road to adulthood

The piece argues road danger as a major death cause across ages with 1999 statistics, urging police to treat many collisions as criminal acts. It notes human error in 75 to 80 percent of crashes, praise for better collision investigation, witness cellphones aiding law enforcement, and a call to prosecute life-threatening driving behavior.

National Center For Injury Prevention and Control National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Texans deserve deeper debate in Senate race

The Texas U S Senate contest between John Cornyn and Ron Kirk draws national interest as Torricelli quits. Voters deserve clear stances on Social Security national security health education and taxes beyond 30 second ads. One Oct debate is planned with both candidates ready to present their records and visions.

John Cornyn Ron Kirk U.S Phil Gramm Robert Torricelli New Jersey Texas Kirk Cornyn Senate Torricelli Dallas Iraq U.S. Senate

Erika Harold defies bullies to become Miss America

Mona Charen notes Erika Harold, Miss America 2002, grew up in Urbana Illinois facing severe harassment including threats of gun violence. She champions abstinence and teen violence prevention, while critics push for broader speech and rights, yet Harold remains steadfast under pressure.

Erika Harold Urbana Harold Harvard Law School Illinois Project Reality Washington Times Elayne Bennett Best Friends Foundation Washington, D.C Best Friends Charen Reagan White House

Dangerous talk surrounds Clinton McDermott and Iraq debate

Larry Elder cites Clinton and McDermott critiques as he notes Bush administration warnings before Sept. 11 and asks what was known. The column recalls McDermott and Bonier in Baghdad, McCain comments on Jane Fonda, and details on Hamza’s nuclear program with inspector plans. Elder, a Los Angeles radio host and TV judge, weighs in.

Hillary Rodham Clinton New York Post Bush Sen Clinton Cynthia McKinney D-Ga New York Baghdad Jim McDermott ABC George Stephanopoulos McDermott United States Washington Washington, D.C Khidhir Hamza Hamza Congress Iraq John McCain R-Ariz Vietnam Jane Fonda Fonda David Bonior Detroit Free Press Bonier Air Force California Long Beach America Elder Los Angeles

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