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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
6
A 1968 editorial asserts that liberty comes from divine endowment, not government, urging self-control and adherence to the Ten Commandments, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes informing readers to promote freedom and responsible living, dated Friday, August 2, 1968.
The piece reviews Arthur Milton’s book Inflation: Everyone's Problem arguing that inflation is best fought by increasing production rather than higher taxes or spending cuts. It highlights Milton’s barter idea, savings emphasis, and critique of government spending, courts, and social policy as factors linked to inflationary pressure.
The piece argues that statistics mislead and inflation rises while wages lag. It blames socialistic ideology and big government for economic instability, noting tax and price pressures squeeze families. Industry fights costs with technology, yet political control and unions constrain efforts to stabilize prices.
The passage discusses a 1913 Notre Dame versus Army game and notes Notre Dame defeated a powerful Army squad using the forward pass. It mentions winter conditions and bird feeding stations as unrelated context.
A local letter discusses the war on poverty amid the 1960s political season. It questions policy shifts, mentions a daycare center with high staff ratios, and quips about government costs and priorities while touching on crime and church collaboration. The tone is brisk and opinionated about national programs and local reception.
The answer asserts that ends do not justify immoral actions like murder or theft, and that both ends and means should be beyond reproach. It argues welfare should be voluntary charity, citing the Good Samaritan as an example of personal aid without government intervention.
A Brownsville Herald report discusses confusion over the VIDA anti poverty program during unrest in Cleveland. It cites a local war on poverty administrator and a congressman reporting funds and possible misuse. Officials deny actual payments and call for separate inquiries by the House Appropriations Committee and the General Assembly.
Congress critics accuse the Office of Economic Opportunity program of financing revolutionary activity and distributing provocative materials through Portland Oregon based units. They cite a GAO inquiry and seek moving Upward Bound to Education Dept while noting limited college outcomes and contractor concerns.
A commentary on the 1960s party cohesion drive by the Republican National Committee in Miami Beach notes heavy security with inked tickets and fenced halls, while staff wrestles with elite events and racial restrictions, as national chairman Ray Bliss pushes a blissful image but faces internal tensions.
Five years ago on August 2 1963 the Candy Stripers planned an ice cream supper at sponsor Mrs Richmond Dublin's home 1207 East 18th. The item notes past events and social gatherings tied to Odessa area youth groups.
A compact historic puzzle page lists Across and Down clues with numbers and garbled text. Entries include various word definitions such as moisture substitute and antique phrases, alongside a mixed set of abbreviations and thematic hints.
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