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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1967
Page
8
A reflection piece from the Odessa American dated Saturday December 9 1967 on individual freedom. It emphasizes that freedom comes from self control guided by the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to promote personal responsibility.
The piece analyzes how British pound devaluation and a potential U.S. dollar shift could raise living costs. It presents three scenarios: broad price rises, restrained policy boosting real wages, or wage price controls causing production slowdowns and savings losses. It uses a working man and his mother to illustrate impacts.
An AP report and Wall Street Journal items indicate rising U S gold losses since Britain's pound devaluation. The Treasury declines comment on four Fort Knox bullion trucks possibly bound for New York, while Gresham's Law is cited as money erodes purchasing power. Meanwhile Britons seek emigration amid high taxes and prestige decline.
A Cape Kennedy satellite launch sent thousands of insects into space. The test raised questions about research and costs. A man who once snuck into matinees via a fire escape broke his ankle leaping from a roof after a drive-in movie.
The article argues President Johnson’s comparison of Vietnam to earlier wars is incomplete. It notes past tax increases followed war costs, but stresses nonwar spending and welfare programs rose too during the era, and calls for honest economies before proposing higher taxes.
A list of U S senators and representatives with their Washington and state addresses. Names include Sen Ralph W Yarbo Sen John G Tower Rep Richard C White Rep Joe Pool Rep O C Fisher Rep Ace Pickens Rep Richard C Slack Sen Dorsey Hardeman with corresponding office locations in Washington D C and Texas cities Odessa Pecos San Angelo and Dallas.
The author critiques fixed currency values as government control. He compares Britain’s pound devaluation to U S inflation, arguing both nations erode money’s value. He calls for free exchange rates, free trade, and uncoupled monetary manipulation, warning against political meddling.
Cleo Taylor a collections teller at First National Bank was named the firm’s Employe of the Year five years ago on December 9 1962.
Ten years ago Carl Armstrong of Odessa placed second in the intercollegiate poultry judging contest held this week in Chicago Illinois.
Odessa High School Bronchos defeated favored Wichita Falls Coyotes to gain momentum for a second straight state football championship. The win occurred on a Saturday, marking a key step in the playoff stretch.
United Press International notes the ostrich can reach speeds up to 40 miles per hour across plains. It also describes the giant squid as reaching lengths from one inch to more than 60 feet including tentacles.
Crossword puzzle with clues across and down including Show Boat composer five letters and a 64 clue list covering places people actions and objects across themes such as music river town and measurements Solved December 8 referencing a full grid with terms like Wisconsin town Harlequinade English river and Japanese seaport.
A reflective column traces Horatio Alger novels and their belief in hard work and capitalism. It contrasts Alger’s “waif” heroes with modern government and higher education, arguing Alger’s view clashes with contemporary values and suggesting the author’s father valued college degrees.
On this day in history 1907 Christmas seals went on sale in Wilmington Delaware to fund tuberculosis control. In 1920 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Woodrow Wilson. In 1941 China declared war on Germany and Italy. Poem attributed line notes peace has her victories.
A quirky local figure is noted for owning two cars yet walking to the drugstore occasionally. The item suggests tactful communication with the boss when pointing out errors, framing the issue so the boss feels responsible.
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