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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1952
Page
23
The fragment shows The Odessa American masthead dated Sunday August 10 1952 with publication details, address at 222 Fourth St Odessa Texas and subscription rates for city carrier and mail. It reflects a typical newspaper front page header.
Editor's note concludes Florence Lyons report on the Mode? Unations conference at UC. The piece quotes Sen. Jenner and others arguing UNESCO’s plan to adopt the Universal Declaration on Human Rights would undermine American sovereignty, promote a planned economy, and place citizens under international law. It urges readers to study the issue for informed judgment.
The piece outlines Adlai E Stevenson as Democratic nominee, noting his Illinois governorship birthplace in Los Angeles, political rise with Jake Arvey, ties to Alger Hiss, and war and New Deal experience. It contrasts Stevenson with Nixon and Eisenhower, arguing the New Deal era's momentum will challenge the Republicans in November. It questions public recognition and portrays Stevenson as a reluctant candidate with deep New Deal indoctrination.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States debates federal social security for pastors and lay employees, defending optional church involvement while opponents warn of church state entanglement. The piece cites Dr. Harold Nicely and critiques collective bargaining as contrary to Jesus teachings and the Golden Rule.
A collage of quips on price cuts, speeders, weather, credit worry and social quirks appears in a local column. An Illinois doctor offers medical service for a lost Angora cat, with a playful line about a single couple sounding like twelve.
The piece inventories Republican and Democratic positions on foreign policy, national defense, anti communism, inflation, civil rights, labor, and miscellaneous topics. It lists GOP aims such as peacetime strength, aggressive anti subversion measures, tax reform, and social security expansion, alongside Democratic goals like supporting the UN, aiding Japan, expanding Voice of America, civil rights guarantees, and continued price and rent controls as needed.
The piece notes 737 orchestras in the United States including 25 major, 395 community, 267 college, and 16 junior groups. It highlights rising American conductors and composers, shifts toward native performers, and calls for more opportunities for American composers in major and radio orchestras.
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Lawrence Smith argues against pulling out of Korea or continuing truce talks. He recalls his 1947 Korea experience with the Sixth Division and contends South Koreans could defend themselves with proper arms and training. He urges an ultimatum to the Communists and frames Korea as a dagger at Japan.
In Odessa on August 7 a girl recounts a cruel roadside killing of her pet bulldog Richard. She blames a driver on the Kermit Highway who allegedly struck the dog deliberately and drove away. The family, including two friends, mourn Richard who was part of their daily life and school stories.
Ada Carter Johnson of Nacogdoches Texas sends 3 dollars with a note praising The American for its deep editorial voice and national insights. She plans to renew for two more months, praising coverage of western and northern Texas while criticizing other papers as ad driven. The editor notes her place as an early Odessa newspaper woman with a long local history.
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