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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
12
A garbled dispatch discusses fundamental rights and the Golden Rule as guiding principles. It references liberty, government, and moral duties, urging readers to understand and defend universal freedoms while warning against oppression and coercion.
A fragmentary editorial style piece argues that a small faction of protesters justify violent acts as a means to defend what they deem humane. critics warn that escalating violence undermines their cause while broad public opinion condemns such methods as counterproductive to antiwar aims and civil discourse.
A fragmented reflection traces the invention of movable type from its overbold experiments to Gutenberg’s block printing, noting how cheaper, faster distribution spurred public thought, serf unrest, and nascent nations, while warning that newspapers can be both truth tellers and propaganda tools depending on who wields them.
A fragmentary reader prompt debates lowering voting ages and eligibility rules, asking whether age limits should be adjusted for males, servicemen, and possible consents. It discusses fairness, political influence, and potential safeguards while noting uncertainty and distorted phrasing.
Fragmented OCR note recounts the strait’s ancient Greek name Derdenefles tre Helles pans and mentions origins tied to Pardanus Asia. includes garbled lines about citizenship and historic U S presidents and Yap island attire.
Five years ago on December 4 1962 Mrs M E H Morrison of 142 Tanglewood and partners Bill Pitchford and Athey Winchester captured top honors in the Odesse Duplicate Bridge Club competition.
Kay Don Baker son of Mr and Mrs Alford T Baker of 3117 North Center has enlisted in the U S Navy.
Twenty years ago on December 4 1948 the Walther League chapters in Odessa and Midland hosted a social at the home of Mrs Ed Synatachk.
Sen Ralph W Yarborough Democrat of Austin 460 Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Sen John G Tower Republican of Wichita Falls 142 Senate Office Building Washington DC Rep Richard C White Democrat of El Paso 1329 Longworth House Office Rep D C Fisher Democrat of San Angelo 2407 Rayburn House Office Rep Ace Pickens Democrat of Odessa First National Bank Bldg Odessa Tex Rep Richard C Slack Democrat of Pecos Brandon Hotel Building Pecos Sen Dorsey lardeman 129 South Irving San Angelo
The article reviews Senate inquiry findings and White House actions on the Office of Economic Opportunity and its director nominee, with references to Harding’s career, past investigations, and the push to redefine or dismantle Great Society programs. It notes political maneuvering in Congress, calls for reforms, and possible exit from public service.
In a reflective column, D. R. Segal recalls old political abuses in Texas with imported voters and ballot manipulation. He contrasts past practices with the advent of secret ballots and voting machines, noting mixed feelings about secrecy and civic safeguards amid changing reforms.
US Department of Transportation proposes free auto repair and free public transportation for low income earners who drive aging unsafe cars to work. It notes many such cars are owned by the poor and suggests a choice between private and public transport. A flyer-like critique follows.
A review notes President Eisenhower era and Johnson Nixon administration aims at easing the Vietnam war. Clifford calls for reducing combat levels as key to progress, while Paris talks face a slow pace and uncertain ceasefire prospects. Officials warn casualty tolls rise if Saigon must keep up pressure and Nixon bears accountability.
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