Gringo Policy Sparks Push to Allow Communists in Chilean Elections
A Chilean politburo plan to amend the constitution to permit Viet Cong and other Communists to run for office follows U S and American corporate exploits in Chile. The piece argues “gringo” capital aided government control, wealth, and exploitation, with fears of a shift to socialism under Castro and Chilean communists, amid sugar and copper industry upheaval.
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South Vietnam
Thieu
Amsrkcar Jrroperty
Chile
Ople
South America
Politiians
Gringo” Company
Gringo
South American
Cuba
Jungles
Fidel Castro
Peru
Castro
Viva Liberation
Alarming countermove in Saigon seeks open elections
Today's Almanac notes powerful Saigon figures favor giving Communists the right to run to end the war, hoping fair elections would defeat Communists while warning that a subversive outside coalition could undermine democracy. They favor disbanding armed groups before recognition and reject forced or negotiated coalitions.
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Saigon
Viet Cong
South Vietnam
Ten Years Ago and Thirty Years Ago In Odessa
A blend of local nostalgia recounts August 10, 1961 activities with Sheila Reynolds presiding over a 4 H Council meeting and a tacky party planned for August 22 on the courthouse lawn. The Odessa High School band, directed by Robert L. Maddox, prepared a concert as the Chamber of Commerce completed a city business directory.
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Sheila Reynolds
4H Council
K. L. Mayse
Ector County
Monahans
Robert L. Maddox
Odessa
Congress travel costs and staff roles in 1970s exposure
A congressional CQ survey shows staff and members like Aspinall and Sparkman traveled abroad on government or private funds during 1970, with many trips tied to diplomacy and investigation. Several senators and representatives acknowledge travel expense trends, while discussions note the impact of the Vietnam War, race, and economic woes on policy and perception.
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Dee
Congress
Aspihill
Erstet
Ids
Solltery Land
Atomic Energy Committee
Con
Fitels
Mhade
Aspinall UN
Tules
Ichael Harrington
D Mass
United States
Israel
Birch Bayh
Henry M. Jackson
Wash
Harold E. Hughes
D Town
Gigi
Saicaly
Lucien N. Nedzt
Sen. Torn
Spark Sguitcase
Kman
Tus
Ion
Darrell St. Claire
Roya R. Gross
Senate
SparkMan
James Wieghart
Washington
United Progress
Tates
Vietnam
Seattle
Howe
Maryland
Oregon
Lever
Nixon
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hawks
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Montana
Utah
Jayolis
Boeing
Policemen, Law, and Nationwide Travel Optimism
The piece argues for police duty and public safety while condemning brutality, praising officers as protectors of society. It also reviews travels by lawmakers like Halleck and Diggs, noting long trips abroad, extensive motor travel, and a renewed optimism about the economy and U S-China diplomacy.
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Leeee
Thelyoy
Destruc
Hames
Charles A. Hal
Indiana
Viet
Department
Congress
Charles C. Diggs Jr
Yellowstone
Glacier
Michigan
Democrat
Africa
Europe
House
IRS
Wayne
Ldds
America
Nixon
Red China
Banners Perry
Idaho
United States
Washington
Moscow
Bonners
Ferry
How To Address The Law Makers
Texas congressional figures listed for correspondence and office locations in Washington and Texas cities including Houston Wichita Falls El Paso San Angelo Midland Odessa Pecos with respective office addresses. Legislative reps and senators named: Lloyd Bentsen John Tower Richard White O C Fisher W E Snelson Ace Pickens Richard Slack.
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Lloyd Bentsen, Jr
Houston
Senate
Washington
D.C
John G. Tower
Wichita Falla
Richard C. White
el Paso
Longworth House
O. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Rayburn House
Washington, D.C
W. E
Pete) Snelson
Democrat
Midland
North Colorado
Tex
Ace Pickens
Odessa
First National Bank
Richard C. Slack
Pecos
Branen
Pees
Barbs on Bathing and Hardboiled Marital Motives
A fragmented humorous note suggests social attitudes toward women and marriage, implying women face ridicule when exposing themselves in public bath contexts and that keeping a husband busy in hot water could “hardboil” him. The tone hints at satirical advice from a period newspaper column.
Letters to the editor guidelines for publishable pieces
A public notice outlines how readers may submit letters to the editor. It requires the writer to include signature or address, allows withholding name on request, caps letters at 500 words, and demands constructive timely content while barring personal attacks or gendered remarks.
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Canada
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North Carolina
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Eddie Fisher
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Thien
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