Odessa American staff strive to make Permian Basin better
The Odessa American publicizes its mission to improve the Permian Basin through local news coverage and community involvement. The paper lists key staff including Publisher David Lyons, Managing Editor M Olaf Frandsen, Editorial Page Director Ken Brodnax, and General Manager Raymond Cole, highlighting a focus on serving readers and local businesses.
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David F. Lyons
M. Olaf Frandsen
Ken Brodnax
Raymond Cole
Carolyn Johnson
Lori Ellington
Charlie Brannon
Howard Houston
Johnny Russell
Jerry Irvine
Odessa American letter to the editor address prompt
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Odessa American via postal mail at P O Box 2952 Odessa 79760 to have their voices heard in community debate. Submit thoughts on local issues, public affairs, or civic matters for potential publication.
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Iraq
Bush
Attila
Dracula
United States
Middle East
War talk in the era of fear and sports noise
Mike Royko, Chicago Tribune columnist, quotes Slats Grobnik on American indifference to looming war amid talk of football scores, TV, vacations, and weather. The dialogue weighs the futility of quick air strikes, the risks of a larger conflict, and the skepticism toward political leaders. Royko notes public apathy and the tension between sports cadence and global crisis.
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Slats Grobnik
Ted Koppel
Middle East
Bush
George
Hussein
National Enquirer
Vietnam
Korea
Normandy
Europe
Japan
Odessa letter urges coaches blamed, not players
Odessa reader condemns punishment of Permian coaches over football fallout and calls for leniency and appeal of harsh Austin penalties. The writer emphasizes unity, youth focus, and contrasts with prayer stands and city traditions while urging accountability for leadership.
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University Interscholastic League
Dallas Cowboy
Tom Landry
Permian
Midland High School
Austin
Writing policies to publish reader letters in The American
The American invites reader letters for the page with guidelines on submission. Letters must be typed and double spaced or legibly handwritten, not exceed one page, and include name, address, and business and home telephone numbers for verification. Addresses and numbers remain unpublished. letters without contact details will be rejected, and in most cases names cannot be withheld.
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Permian Basin
P.O
Odessa
Texas
Congress
Los Angeles International
Betty Dixon
California
Julian Dixon
Lax
Communist Home Shopping Network
Mike Royko
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Royko
The
Chicago Tribune
East 42Nd Street
Jerry Taylor
Odessa High School
Permian High School
Wallace A. Scott
Madalyn Murray O' Hair
Midland
Permian High
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