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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1982
Page
6
A religious pamphlet-style statement proclaims that true freedom comes from self control, aligning with moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence, and asserts freedom as a divine gift not government grant.
The Social Security Administration is severing disability payments to prisoners, dropping about 5,109 convicts in two years and saving roughly 25 million dollars annually. An additional 800 are being dropped and 1,000 more receive an average 322 dollar monthly check. Checks to inmates are deemed superfluous as prisons provide food clothing and health care.
Key events include Alaska purchase from Russia in 1867, Soviet advances in 1944 and Venus probe in 1967, Egypt and USSR backing a Palestinian state in 1974, church stance on homosexual relationships in 1979, and notable sports and political notes. Birthday profiles highlight Sen. Jesse Helms and Melina Mercouri. Thought by Erasmus.
Kilpatrick discusses Robert Bork as a Supreme Court contender and warns against judicial activism. He argues for strict construction and interprets Bork as an interpretivist who would limit judicial overreach. Kilpatrick concludes with his own admission he may run for president.
Paul Harvey argues long term market realities contrast with short term volatility driven by rumors. He sketches how a Tylenol poisoning scare could have yielded huge gains from a small stake and urges exchanges to halt trading at the first sign of panic while investigators trace large volume speculation. He notes no foolproof protections exist and cites regulatory steps as minimal defense.
Marga Rae Pipes urges Odessa residents to curb the drag on 42nd Street. The letter highlights reckless driving, underage alcohol use, weapon-bearing passengers, property damage, and public apathy, calling for firmer enforcement and a respectful, law-abiding youth culture.
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