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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1971
Page
5
The Odessa American pledges to inform readers so they may promote and preserve freedom, urging self control and personal responsibility as moral guidance. It asserts equal endowment by the Creator, rights to life and property, and copies of editorials with credit given where reproduced.
The Wall Street Journal notes a sharp decline in the pornography business amid rising public apathy and more explicit mainstream cinema. Industry figures show lower sales and attendance, with theatres reporting steep drops and observers blaming overexposure and changing tastes.
Almanac notes this Saturday August 28 1971 as the 240th day of the year with 125 days remaining. Historical items include Henry Hudson’s Delaware Bay discovery in 1809 and Tolstoy’s birth in 1828, plus Britain banning slavery in its empire in 1833 and other events. Birthdays listed: Ingrid Bergman and Ben Gazara. Thought for today quotes a Chinese saying on truth and error.
A 1962 Odessa budget of 5 244 548 was approved by the Mgan PMA secretary Maxine Ector County Commissioners. The final total exceeded the judge Gerald Fugit’s proposal by about 5 000, marking a notable budgetary decision in courthouse proceedings.
The Washington Report critiques liberal handgun licensing, arguing it failed to curb crime in D C and would not deter criminals. It notes the license’s limited reach, continued black markets, and lingering fear driving crime trends, with suburban crime rising while city crime dips as people stay home.
The piece reports Sen Birch Bayhs push for gun possession limits amid Democratic presidential bid. It notes guns in 63 percent of murders and 96 percent of police killings, argues for swift punishment for illegal handgun possession while considering limits on handgun sales. It frames the debate around liberal opposition to the death penalty and the role of drivers versus cars in fatalities.
In Washington the Nixon White House faces labor anger as Colson is cited among planners for a wage price policy draft. The administration argues a targeted strategy to manage rising inflation while navigating political backlash and internal debates.
The article traces White House strategy to counter AFL-CIO President George Meany after his Aug 16 attack on wage price controls. It details Connally Colson and aides framing Labor leader opposition as partisan, the CIA oversight debate, and influence of private polling. It notes Meany's challenge to Nixon economics amid broader secrecy and looming policy steps.
Capital Ideas notes the four powers reach a two part accord on Berlin with Moscow conceding Berlin rights under Potsdam. It warns the Berlin problem is not solved and months of East West talks lie ahead before any final agreement, with Brandt under pressure at home.
The article discusses the Big Four talks on Berlin with West Germany seeking recognition, East Germany wary of losing ties, and Moscow pressing for access guarantees. West Berlin prompts safety concerns as debates over West Berlin’s status and links to Bonn intensify amid Soviet pressure and German reunification dynamics.
A historical list records contact details for Texas lawmakers including Sen Lloyd Bentsen Jr Rep George Mahon Rep D C Fisher Rep Richard C White Rep John Tower Rep Ace Pickens Rep Richard C Slack and Rep Pete Singleton. The addresses show Washington DC office buildings and Midland Odessa Pecos and Lubbock areas with party affiliations cited.
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