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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
4
The Odessa American explains its belief that individuals should spend their earnings voluntarily rather than have funds involuntarily distributed. The editorial grants permission to reproduce its editorials with proper credit, reflecting the paper's stance on voluntary spending and freedom of the press.
The piece argues that while many back spending cuts, public support collapses when personal benefits are at stake. It claims governance is dominated by pressure groups, with divide and conquer tactics eroding budget discipline, urging united political action to curb waste. It cites Sen. Barry Goldwater on double dipping and calls for broad, selfless fiscal reform led by responsible leadership.
The speaker contrasts U.S. inaction with Sweden where bold, wide ranging responses to unemployment exist. 40,000 young Swedes lack work yet retraining and early retirement are encouraged. Many retire early under various pretexts, reducing official unemployment. Social spending and tax avoidance through barter also rise as Swedes seek government action, unlike the United States.
A column argues the United States Britain and Moscow back Nkomo and Mugabe in Rhodesia, delaying elections and escalating violence. It condemns Carter Administration policy as lunacy wrapped in mania, and criticizes World Council of Churches funding and Western rulers for supporting terror and civil war.
A notice outlines criteria for letters to the editor including required bona fide signature home address and phone number with only the name and hometown published. It specifies a suggested maximum of 500 words and emphasizes timeliness constructive content and prohibition of personal attacks or slander.
A panther in A 700 New Delhi declines raw meat and zoos officials attempt to lure it with buffalo and goat meat. The animal is blamed for 18 fatalities over the past year and survival strategies are under review amid safety concerns.
Dear Editor: happiness is freedom to spend earnings as you please not involuntarily. The writer condemns inflation as a hidden tax transferring purchasing power to the government, cites Ector County ISD bond plans, federal aid, and criticism of public spending. She links high taxes to hardship, malnutrition, crime, and loss of homes, urging readers to allow individuals to spend their own money. Mrs. Catherine Smith Odessa.
A letter writer questions President Carter's pledges and promises, contrasting his self praise with alleged plans for two airfields for Israel funded by others, and warning of the tax burden on U.S. taxpayers.
Washington notes the Camp David framework relies on President Carter to expand the peace promise with moderate Arab powers. Sadat warns that without Carter’s sustained role, Egypt Israel peace is fragile. Begin’s pledge on West Bank autonomy, UN 242 basis, and indirect link to broader talks shapes the path forward with Jordan’s King Hussein also a factor.
A fragment from a crossword puzzle page shows clues mentioning Maureen or John and an electrical unit, plus an Oriental nurse clue. The OCR text is partial but indicates a typical mixed-difficulty puzzle item with names and a unit.
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