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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1978
Page
4
The Odessa American editorial capsule argues for voluntary spending over involuntary distribution, stating belief that individuals gain longer term satisfaction when allowed to spend earnings. It affirms permission to reproduce editorials with credit to the Odessa American.
Opinion piece argues that federal aid inflates local spending and tax burdens. It cites Proposition 13 as a catalyst for taxpayer revolt and warns that tax cuts without spending restraint will worsen inflation. It calls for citizen awareness to curb government growth and the true cost of federal grants.
The proposed DC statehood amendment has cleared the Senate and eyes a House vote. Support argues DC’s 700,000 residents deserve two voting senators like states with far larger populations. Critics warn of unequal representation and political imbalance. The fight centers on race and welfare policy implications.
An analysis portrays Washington DC as a booming, privileged company town with 38.3 percent of workers employed by the federal government and 25.5 percent in related service roles. It argues that comparability raises salaries, inflates job descriptions, and that many households rely on federal payrolls for high incomes. One in five Americans works for the government, funding the affluent class while others bear rising costs.
In Little Rock, the Institute of Politics and Government promotes practical politics through seminars for reporters and politicians, producing graduates who join state and local government. The piece highlights leaders like Governor Pryor and Bill Clinton, and notes potential congressional shifts as Arkansas eyes a possible two party dynamic.
A columnist argues that voters have little say in governance, as unelected federal staff and agencies wield vast control. He notes the growing size of the Federal Register from 20 000 to 70 000 pages, lists agencies like CAB CPSC EPA and SEC, and criticizes rules on gas rationing ketchup labeling energy costs and public broadcasting. The piece laments lobbyists influence and urges scrutiny of regulatory power.
A playful puzzle item lists clues such as a thinker retreating a sea term a living creature and more. The set hints at a tiny crossword style challenge with wordplay and cultural references.
The text notes the creation of the Treasury Department by the United States Congress in 1789. It also mentions a 1930 non-stop transatlantic flight by two Frenchmen and the death of Louis XIV in 1715.
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