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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
6
The Odessa American asserts a conviction that every individual possesses value and deserves fair treatment, emphasizing inclusive reporting and community representation across its pages. The statement frames the paper’s approach to local news, civic issues, and public interest.
The United Presbyterian Church council voted to donate 10,000 to the Angela Davis Defense Fund, drawing mixed church member reactions. Critics argue the grant politicizes religion while supporters defend aiding a controversial figure in a high profile murder trial. The piece contrasts church action with conservative and evangelistic concerns, noting a broader struggle over church involvement in social issues.
Washington column notes a Thanksgiving recess fueling fatigue as Congress returns to push President Nixon's Phase Two tax cut. It highlights a $27 billion budget package dubbed a Christmas Tree with provisions for campaign funding, snowmobile engines, coal mine safety equipment, oil well gear, Nevada gaming tax relief, and a controversial Historic Barns Act. The piece quotes Sen. Lloyd Bentsen blasting Nixon’s past analyses and cites Sen. Russel Long opposing barn preservation, arguing to remove barns and plant trees instead.
Rep. Pete McCloskey, leading an anti Nixon push, hints he may bolt to the Democrats if his bid to dump Nixon fails. With California set to gain five House seats and his 11th district likely redrawn, his fate depends on congressional reshaping and Democratic backing he has long benefited from.
Joe B Edwards of Andrews Texas criticizes perceived global conspiracies and urges restoring American independence. He argues the United Nations and rival powers threaten freedom and calls for exiting the UN while advocating traditional social security through home worship and stable livelihood.
The article notes McCloskey hints at joining Democrats or forming a new party with Eugene McCarthy may tie to a fourth party. It contrasts this with two Supreme Court confirmations, Powell and Rehnquist, viewed as seasoned and unblemished amid Democratic attacks. Rep. Burt Talcott denounces McCarthyism in current Senate debates.
Almanac notes today is Wednesday December 1 1971 the 335th day with 30 remaining. Highlights include historical events such as 1918 Yugoslavia formed, 1824 election deadlock to House, 1941 Civil Air Patrol formed, 1958 Chicago school fire tragedy, and notable birthdays for Mary Martin and Alicia Markova. Thought by Confucius on prosperity.
Ten years ago Dr. Luis Morton dean of the Odessa College day school left for a Southern Association of Colleges and Universities convention in Miami Florida. One thousand one hundred forty Army combat veterans from the Far East arrived in Seattle Saturday. Twenty years ago the draft called Malcolm Carter Theodoro Hernandez James Strand Price and Roger Owen Moorhead were among draftees in the Ector County Draft Board’s 29th call.
A list of Texas lawmakers with Washington and district office addresses. Senators Lloyd Bentsen and John Tower along with Representatives George Mahon Richard White O C Fisher Ace Pickens Richard Slack are noted, including state senator W E Pete Snell and Odessa and Pecos district contacts.
Ray McHugh reports that European leaders warn President Nixon's dollar policy could trigger a trade war and split in the Common Market. Denis Healy cites a major crisis, France resisting revaluation, and West Germany wary of bearing all concessions. Officials warn of stalled talks, possible realignments, and a shift toward currency adjustments and global spending cuts.
The text notes high per family food consumption, a claim about a surname symbol for Black ancestors, a claim about the western U S point Cape Wrangell Attu Island, and Whittier College as Nixon's alma mater. Multiple loose facts without a single cohesive news event.
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