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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
5
Regents kept taxes near current level by moving 94 000 from surplus and reinstating a building usage fee to gain about 95 000 plus 46 000 more state funds and 60 000 local tax rise. They approved a 4.6 million budget for 1972 73 with a 317 000 increase over this year and cut 25 800 from the proposed plan.
Almanac notes mark the date August 7 1972 with events in U S history such as the War and Navy departments creation in 1789 and Washington founding the Purple Heart order in 1782, plus earlier and recent milestones including battles, political nominations, espionage indictments, and the Apollo 15 splashdown a decade ago.
Congressional Quarterly reports the Vietnam War’s environmental toll. Bombing and herbicides have reshaped landscapes in South Vietnam, destroying mangroves and forests, threatening wildlife and fisheries. Scientists warn regeneration may take a decade or more while Congress debates ecological protections and international weather modification treaties.
An unreported sequel to a skyjacking highlights a 43 million dollar annual foreign student aid program. About 14,000 students from 87 developing countries study in 382 U.S. institutions, yet several South Vietnamese detainees, including Nguyen Thai Binh, misused the grants, engaging in anti-U.S. activity. Five others sought asylum or visa routes to return, exploiting gaps in law that allow reentry. The article notes distribution by region, with Brazil and Latin America prominent, and criticizes perceived liberal Congressional actions.
Barbs imply reuse of old shoe soles in inexpensive steak joints. Kinetic quips suggest workers whistle while they work to gain freedom from labor, hinting at a carefree yet critical commentary on labor and dining scenes.
In a letter to the editor T F Morris argues against renaming a county street to County Road West and questions who benefits. He urges education, clearer maps, and preserving the historical road name to avoid higher costs and confusion for businesses residents and newcomers.
Puzzle clues list entries with items including 30 Gambling game 31 Chimney 32 Clairvoyant 33 Eastern patriarch 34 Meat cut 35 Hawker 36 Merkel and related hints form a brief crossword item from the source.
Washington notes the long term gain for Moscow from Egypt’s exit but warns further Soviet losses in major Arab states would hit hard. Analysts see Egypt as a liability demanding arms and aid, while Moscow seeks to avoid costly confrontations with the United States and protect petroleum and strategic footholds in the region.
In final prep for their invitational, the Odessa Aquatic Club won eight firsts at a Lubbock meet. Ted Everett Daniel Boone Mick Hicks Mike Schul Vance Hinesley Drew Ligon and Freddie Sperberg led with Hicks winning two events.
Twenty years ago on August 7 1952 a two day lawn watering ban extended by one day due to a leak in the supply line. The trouble spot is causing a loss of about 500000 gallons daily.
Irving Yudin and Gunnery Sgt. Mike Bowers, two Qodessans and survivors of the Guadalcanal offensive, are highlighted as part of the First Marine Division's role in turning the tide for the United States in the Pacific.
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