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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
6
Formal notice grants permission to reproduce editorials originated by The American in these columns with proper credit. The statement emphasizes full or partial reprints are allowed under the condition of attribution.
A historical discussion frames the Bill of Rights as a key element of the Declaration of Independence, listing George IIIs reign and 26 charges against British rule. It notes colonial petitions, royal resistance, and the choice of rebellion over defensive reform as pivotal to history.
Readers thank Odessa Jaycees for organizing Odessa’s first Soap Box Derby and acknowledge Joe Pyle Kevin Dobbs and Broncho Chevrolet First State Bank Eddie Echols and sponsor support. Bruce and Bruce’s car faced travel and transfer hurdles missing a couple wins but community sponsors kept the effort alive.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Bevers of 5 Georg ia Ave Hobbs NM are sending a note. The message references a Capitol ideas theme and includes a personal sign off seemingly from a social column item.
The Almanac highlights events from 1789 to 1990s themes and a letter from Odessa reader Maude L. Eddins. The column blends holiday notes with excerpts on Washington and U.S. naval history, plus a long discussion on United Nations diplomacy and Taiwan China.
Washington reports warn that Panamanian ruler Omar Torrijos faces growing unrest as anti US sentiment and calls for full sovereignty over the Canal Zone intensify. Flood urges immediate passage of Panama Canal sovereignty resolutions while U S critics warn of potential upheaval and dangers to the waterway.
Fragmented text references Encyclopaedia Britannica ranking cheeses and mentions of historical notes about U S soldiers home, Gulf Oil, Odessa Boys Club project, and West Texas Press Association convention with names like George E Breishers Dormie Ray Brewer and E W Showen.
A historical note lists address details for lawmakers including Sen Lloyd Bentsen Jr, Sen John G Tower, Rep Richard C White, Rep D C Fisher, Sen W E Snelson, Rep Ace Pickens, Rep Richard Slack with their Washington and Midland Odessa Pecos offices.
H L Hunt notes July 6 coverage of Nixon briefing in Kansas City praising the China opening. The speech links China’s rise to five major world economic powers and predicts future competition with Europe, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Kissinger and Chou En Lai discussions are referenced as steps toward ending China’s isolation.
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