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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1973
Page
6
An opinion piece argues Americans have grown wary of political promises after Watergate. It cites rising prices, social policy clashes, and government entrenchment in Washington, suggesting the public may be getting exactly the government it deserves. It laments inflation, ecological threats, and the cost of icebox bread and wheat deals with Russia.
On August 18 1973 the Almanac recalls history events from 1587 to 1964 including Virginia Izre born in Roanoke Island, the Peace of Abo in 1743, Germany's 1914 war on Russia, Wilson's neutrality, wartime Quebec talks, Paris outskirts campaigns, Meredith's Ole Miss graduation, a 1968 Japan landslide tragedy, and a 1972 US metric conversion vote. Birthdays include Shelley Winters Walter Hickel and John Koch. Thought for today credits Gilbert Chesterton.
Ten years ago on August 18 1963 Bill Sears owner of Bill Sears Super Markets was chosen as president of the Texas Retail Grocers Association. The item notes Sears leadership role within the state association and his Odessa business ties.
The piece extols Chicago as a city that works with safe streets, parks, efficient transit, and bold newarchitecture while noting misgivings about some local institutions. It lauds Chicago’s immigrant heritage, museums, and intellectuals, yet criticizes parts of the Chicago Tribune for losing edge.
Charles E. Walker, a 20 year veteran of Washington politics and banking, is sought by General Motors, Ford, General Electric and 14 Fortune 500 firms to lobby on tax and transportation bills in Congress. Walker, once Nixon Treasury aide, leads Charles E. Walker Associates Inc, offering lobbying plus reports, newsletters, columns, and public speaking.
Congressional Quarterly notes a high level blue chip tally but warns that appearances of improved US Soviet relations can be misleading. It cites Leonid Brezhnev's June visit and a secret meeting with Gus Hall and Henry Winston at the Soviet Embassy, underscoring distrust of detente and subversive influence from the Communist Party.
Washington Star summarizes the coming floor fights in the Senate and House over private retirement plans. It notes 35 million workers covered by 200000 plans, assets estimated at 160 to 200 billion, and the push for measured federal rules versus broader reforms. It highlights vesting levels, portability, and expert warnings, including a Chamber of Commerce stance favoring flexibility and safeguards.
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Federal lawmakers listed include Sen Lievd Bentsen Jr Democrat of Houston with Washington office in Senate Office Building. Sen John Tower Republican of Wichita Falls with Cannon House Office Building Washington DC. Rep George Mahon Democrat of Lubbock with Rayburn Office Building Washington DC. Rep Rahart CO Whey Democrat of Midland listed with Cannon details. State figures include Sen Wood Blanchard Democrat of Lubbock Broadway Lubbock Tex and Sen Pete Snelson Democrat of Midland with Midland address. Rep Heestentark Democrat of Odessa and Rep Rehard Sak Democrat of Pecos listed with Odessa and Pecos addresses.
Addie Brown questions the need for an election on sales tax or property tax raise after the city raised the ad valorum assessment from 45 to 75 percent. She argues voters face tax increases regardless of rate or assessment, and she sees no reason to vote.
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