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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1968
Page
4
The Odessa American editorial urges readers to cherish freedom as self control and to apply Ten Commandments Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It asserts the newspaper’s role to provide guidance for readers to promote liberty and encourage others to value and nurture freedom and personal responsibility.
Sheriff William W Baker of Lenth County Idaho argues gun ownership stabilizes communities, cites a 49 year record with only one armed burglary and questions gun control effectiveness. He recounts a 17 year old's hatchet attack and a later escape killer incident to illustrate attitudes toward firearms and law enforcement.
A West German maker and precision instrument firm conducted an experiment with two nearly identical cars on a 1000 mile trip from Hamburg to the Baltic coast. Using instruments to record every minute of driving, the study found findings about in and out of traffic speed and safety versus steady pacing on expressway routes.
A Wall Street Journal advert hints at a capitalist conspiracy in Louisiana to defend the right to profit. The piece notes the state did not repeal tax laws, avoiding a constitutional clash that would erode the legislature and the region’s identity.
The piece argues five proposed amendments would curb high commercial tax rates and enable industrial properties to pay the lowest taxes, potentially attracting business. It also discusses gas tax credits, ethical code reform, and the Public Utilities Commission’s role, framing these as steps toward reduced government power and greater local control. The column weighs national mood in 1968 politics and the potential impact on policy and elections.
Readers debate federal guidance on school integration and civil rights. The letters reference Mrs. Ruby Martin and remarks attributed to officials, noting political tensions in education policy and the role of the Department of Health Education and Welfare.
Five years ago on August 3 1853 Sande Miller of 502 North McKinney prepared for the Miss Texas semifinals in Fort Worth and Becky Hale won three firsts in the Junior Olympics League Course swimming meet in Lubbock.
The Guest Pen by John J. Lynon notes rising George Wallace support, mocks Liberal fears, and critiques a UVA professor Gary Orfield proposal to pool Electoral College votes to stop Wallace. It condemns mass media and praises voter determination to back Wallace despite academic and press opposition.
The item recaps notable dates on this day in history from 1780 to 1943, noting Benedict Arnold, West Point, Coolidge, Wallace, and wartime events. It blends Commentary on political proposals with brief historical anchors and earlier anniversaries.
Tournament Director L L Flaharty announced play begins Monday in the International Softball League West Texas State division. Work starts Monday on a 332856 dollar club house and teens club at Odessa Country Club per President A C Johnny Bassett.
Twenty years ago on August 3 1948 the Dorcas Sunday School class of First Baptist will hold a watermelon supper at Mrs Hughes Caddell s home 820 West 20th Col Emory Whitely of Odessa s National Guard Unit is in Austin today on business.
A fragment outlines contact details for lawmakers including Sen Ralph W Yarbo Rep Richard C White Rep C Fisher Rep Ace Pickens Rep Richard C Slack and Sen Dorsey Hardeman, with their office addresses in Washington DC and Texas towns such as Odessa Pecos and San Angelo.
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