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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1972
Page
4
The text critiques businessmen for thinking and negotiating about property taxes. It argues small firms favor reducing property taxes but prefer higher taxes elsewhere to cover the loss. The piece warns politicians will trade tax cuts for broader levies, exploiting expedience over principle.
Almanac notes on this date recalls historical events including James Monroe era actions, Napoleon’s rise, a Vatican visit by an Anglican leader, Peron’s Brazil exile attempt, Portugal’s cabinet reshuffle, Cardinal Spellman’s death, and a brief reference to a state of martial law amid violence. Includes pop culture ages Jolie and Streep.
The piece previews how Ted Kennedy could secure a 1976 nomination if he stays professional and avoids rash partisanship. It notes Kennedy’s focus on health care and foreign policy, the impact of Watergate, and the public’s likely drift toward a ceasefire in Vietnam as the political spotlight shifts to his leadership and strategy.
Disorder over a widening discipline crisis in the Navy prompts a House Armed Services Subcommittee probe. Adm. Elena Zumsalt and other leaders face questioning on liberalized policies, race recruitment, and training quality amid shipboard disturbances and recruitment reforms.
A biased call for a watchdog to expose communist agents and sympathizers in government echoes the Dies Committee era. The piece cites naval incidents, pushback on Adm Zumwalt, and defense shifts including sales of smart bombs like Mavericks to NATO allies, with Iran and Israel named among buyers.
A Friday puzzle page shows a partly solved crossword with numerous garbled entries and stray letters. Names, numbers, and hints appear intermixed, suggesting a faded OCR render of a newspaper puzzle with inconsistent word fragments and misread terms.
Ten years ago on December 2 1962 the Odessa Post Office announced a rate increase effective January 7. First class stamps rise one cent from four to five and post cards increase from three to four cents.
Odessans observed Traffic Safety Day with no auto accident injuries recorded inside the city limits.
A Raca Lions Club member provided a treat to an Odessa Hick School Broncho football player, described as a courtesy gesture amid local community outreach.
The United Mine Workers election opens in Appalachia, the Middle West, and the West as Miners for Democracy lead Arnold Miller against incumbent W. A. Boyle. Labor Department monitors at 1,400 polling places, aiming for a fair vote amid past corruption probes and the Yablonski murders.
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