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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1952
Page
11
The Odessa American publishes daily except Saturday from 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas with rates 30 cents weekly city delivery and yearly mail options. This 1952 issue is dated Wednesday August 13.
Congressman E Y Berry criticizes OPS for heavy payrolls district offices and costs exceeding 80 million yearly. He argues regulations raise costs for producers and consumers, deter production, and that bans and tough price controls reduce meat supply until Congress intervenes.
A Justice Department lawsuit seeks to force major film studios to release features to television, risking the end of theatrical runs and alleging the government would confiscate producers’ products. Critics compare it to forcing carmakers to supply rivals. The piece also includes a series of quotes from public figures and entertainers on various issues.
A readable puzzle list with Across clues including Persian fairy and The Orient and Down clues such as Fit of pique and Speed rent, plus entries like Units of work and Manner, with several garbled overlaps and misprints. The page presents a historical crossword fragment likely from a mid century paper.
The piece discusses solving liberty promoting issues and learning principles for peace and friendship. It reviews a Freedom Forum folder from the Chicago Junior Association of Commerce and Industry and outlines fears of socialism and central planning.
A quirky collage of dialogue and sketches shows a jeweler facing watch repair profits and a lodging house overrun by vermin. Jokes range from bigamy penalties to a midget claim and a cheapskate shoe shine boy. The piece closes with wordplay on marriage and a serial about meat in a friendly mood.
A sharply critical critique targets the State Department and Eisenhower era agencies, accusing them of waste and corruption. The piece accuses Paul Hoffman of misusing funds through the ECA and Ford Foundation, alleges American union influence in Europe, and questions journalistic loyalties tied to public payrolls and red-baiting rhetoric.
A traveler recounts failing a burro driver’s test in Cuernavaca. An official quizzes him on signals and safety as he explains odd rules and the need for a burro license before riding. He describes humorous questions and the promise of a future test outcome.
Pain guides diagnosis by indicating location and type of illness. It helps detect conditions like appendicitis or heart disease while also risking masking serious disease if treated too early. Strong painkillers relieve suffering but can foster dependence, so use must be weighed after evaluating all facts.
Washington reports a political clash over Mississippi congressman Rankin amid a redrawn district battle with Abernethy and a Navy margarine bill stalled by Agriculture. The piece links Rankin's fate to dairy interests, anti-margarine politics, and potential national impact ahead of August primaries.
A California doctor laments voters as unintelligent and notes human nature to disagree. The piece argues laziness as a factor, cites a U.S. birth figure of about 2,000,000 children annually, and ends with a caution to drive carefully.
A look at how campaign managers craft strategies around states and electoral votes. The piece traces party foundations, regional strengths, and the rise of minority and urban voting blocs shaping outcomes in key states like New York and the South. It notes shifts from rural to city populations and the impact on party fortunes through Roosevelt through Truman.
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