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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
4
The piece reflects on liberty derived from creation, not government. It argues each man must guard his own freedom and respect others, guided by the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. The paper aims to inform readers to promote freedom and communal blessings through self control and moral living.
A 1930s style discussion argues that Social Security taxes from employees and matching employer contributions are not insurance but a general tax. It cites a study challenged by Social Security officials and claims the system may not fund future retirements as once promised, warning the public that current tax practices are shifting. The exchange involves Commissioner Ball and critics from the Independent Business Federation.
The Associated Press Almanac notes key dates on December 14: Eichmann sentenced in 1961, Washington’s death at Mount Vernon in 1799, Alabama statehood in 1819, Wake Island siege context in 1941, Khrushchev warning in 1946, and a 10/20/25 year lookback on various events. The piece frames past events tied to world history and UN history in New York.
The annual Odessa College day service awards banquet is scheduled with Dr. Jack Rodgers, president, and Mrs. Ernestine Bartin Posse in attendance. Mrs. Charles Carter to receive 15 year pins. A five percent dividend is declared for National Bank of Odessa stockholders.
Washington report analyzes Richard Nixon's rise after California defeat in 1962 and 1960 campaign loss. It highlights his strategy to win primaries, travel to broaden international awareness, and position for the GOP presidential nomination amid a kaleidoscopic political era. He spoke to leaders at a lakeside California gathering.
Senate help coming from Strom Thurmond and John Dent shapes Nixon governance. Dent, 38, joins the White House as associate, aiding legislation while courting Southern lawmakers. Thurmond’s role anchors a strategic team to win Democratic votes for Nixon initiatives amid a Democratic Congress.
The piece argues LBJ may have misstated a San Jacinto reference in his memoirs, citing a 1966 speech and a Texas Historical Society note. It notes press scrutiny, quotes from a White House release, and debate over whether Johnson mixed battles and ancestors in remarks about the Alamo. It contrasts public perception with historical records and critiques credibility in media reporting.
A set of trivia questions and answers covers topics from the only president to serve as Chief Justice William Howard Taft to Egyptian honey use in embalming and historic sites like Runnymede. It mentions the 1964 union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar into Tanzania and notes a historical university in the United States.
The piece argues that modern radical thinkers blame capitalism for poverty and crime, urging a revolt as youth ideals erode under consumerist culture. It traces influence from Marxist thought to student activism and critiques the belief in progress without God.
Grain foods are called cerenis in honor of Ceres the Roman goddess of the harvest. The term ties grains to agricultural myth and ritual, reflecting cultural reverence for harvest abundance.
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