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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1972
Page
4
A nostalgic piece extols August as versatile for youth, parents, and business. It blends playful praise with historical reminders from August’s namesake to landmark events and inventions tied to many dates, noting August’s heat, activity, and a provocative view of the month as a stage for both progress and conflict.
Congressional Quarterly reports that groups and organizations spent 6.5 million dollars lobbying Congress in 1971, the highest since 1950. Common Cause led with 847,856, amid debates over the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act and loopholes that blur the total.
A condensed political commentary argues that the profit motive creates wealth while criticizing leftist envy and communist regimes. It urges business leaders to cooperate with workers to counter bitterness fostered by Fabian ideas and defend the system that rewards individual skill and diligence.
As the Senate weighed Trident submarine funding, President Nixon sought Sen Henry M Jackson’s support by backing his hard line on the U S Soviet arms treaty. The move aimed to preserve peace optics while keeping defense spending intact, but split Republicans and angered Fulbright’s camp. Jackson’s second version eased Soviet fears yet did not satisfy Senate Democrats, threatening timing before the Republican convention and the President’s claimed peace gains.
Puzzle clues reference American pioneer, garb, and a Texas shrine. Includes entries Verve Napery and hazard compound. Friday August 18 theme hints at a weekly puzzle with varied wordplay.
A review of Odessa public schools shows at least 245 new students arrived over the summer, with classes scheduled to begin August 28. The influx includes both high school and junior high enrollments, reflecting growth in the district as the new term opens.
August 19 1932 Jim Cosby will be installed commander of Fort S Bailey American Legion Post 430 in special ceremonies at The Hut East Eighth and Highway 80. Officers include Johnny Hessey first commander John Hargrove second commander Bryan Hewitt adjutant Dick Cleaton finance officer and W P Tadlock sergeant at arms.
Harvard sociologist David J. Armour disputes the premise of school integration by noting that some predominantly white schools can be worse for black students than inner city schools. He argues busing raises racial tension, lowers cooperation, and has failed to boost academic achievement or harmony, questioning the 1954 Supreme Court framework. Armour cites Myrdal and warns of the broader costs and upheaval from forced busing policies.
On this date 1934 Adolf Hitler was chosen as successor to Hindenburg. Salem witches were executed in 1692. The US Constitution known as Old Ironsides defeated a British frigate in 1612. DAR organized in 1890. WWII Italy conquered Somaliland in 1940. Canadian commandos raided in 1942. 1955 Northeastern floods killed beehives in CT and surrounding states. Ten years ago a Soviet troop in West Berlin faced protests. Five years ago Tonkin Gulf resolution dispute in Washington. One year ago Gen Duong Van Minh withdrew in South Vietnam. Jockey Willie Shoemaker and actress Marie Wilson noted. Napoleon Bonaparte quote.
Thirty years ago on August 19, 1942 the National Defense School under Ector County public schools announced several vacancies in machine tool operation classes. Taylor Rushing disclosed the openings today.
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