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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1967
Page
6
An Odessa American page from December 23 1967 emphasizes individual freedom, self control, and moral guidelines including the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence as guiding principles for daily living and civic responsibility.
An editorial panels Kennedy as opportunistic and illiberal on Vietnam. It cites his blood donation remark, his view of U.S. interest, and his push for democracy abroad, arguing such self serving pro selysticism endangers American security. The piece contrasts Johnson administration aims with Kennedy’s moral rhetoric.
Ontario See group of young people discuss hippy label while noting a looming 1968 deficit and rising credit card debt. Texans urge responsibility as youths face national fiscal pressures, and a Huntsville reader argues government debt unfairly shifts costs to the next generation.
A Letters to the Editor criticizes commercialization while praising merchants for community support. The piece argues extending Christmas generosity beyond two weeks, notes business overhead costs, and asks clergymen to reflect on love and charity during the season. The second item reports a study on anti poverty measures, noting House strength, funding cuts to the Office of Economic Opportunity, and a two year extension with political activity limits aligned to after hours.
Long list of revisions show anti poverty funding limits loosened in secret talks. Gurney prohibits organizing disturbances but softened to allow lawful aid. Gardner bans protests but word unlawful weakens. Dellenback GAO probe delayed and funds cut. Odessa, Texas figure Natalie Curry listed.
In closed sessions House Republicans led efforts to strip CEO power to shift funds and curb contractor payments at the anti poverty agency. Amendments to bar experts and limit executives failed. Justice Black eyes a longer tenure as Marshall and Field records loom. Marshall’s staff remains white under Marshall’s successor Thurgood. Warren loses weight after dieting while keeping his longevity goal.
Today is Saturday December 23 1967 the 357th day of the year with eight to follow The morning stars Venus and Jupiter appear while Mars and Saturn mark the evening sky In history George Washington resigned his Army commission and returned to Mount Vernon in 1783 NBC established a permanent coast to coast radio network in 1928
Puzzle items list cryptic style clues with numbers 1 through 57 and many misspellings. Entries include simpleton Eastern potentate Hitlerite and other brief word prompts requiring crossfill. The page presents a grid of clue snippets and expected five to seven letter answers.
In a Lima News reader letter, affable publisher E Roy Smith criticizes Sinclair Oil for praising government purchases of Padre Island to create a National Seashore. He argues seashores ban development, devalue tax rolls, and mocks national ownership of oil. He calls for balanced resource policy and questions Mexico's nationalized petroleum.
Five years ago on December 24 1962 Jack Ramsey a 27 year old Midland Police Department patrolman was hired as a deputy by the Ector County Sheriff's Department.
A survey says more than 10 million dollars in general construction will be underway in Odessa in 1958, marking a major growth push for the city.
Manager M. J. Benefield says seven new Chamber of Commerce directors will be named next week. The announcement outlines upcoming changes in the local business leadership.
A list of federal and state lawmakers with their office locations. Includes Sen Ralph Yarbo and Sen John Tower, Rep Richard White, Rep Joe Pool, Rep O C Erisher, Rep Ace Pickens, Rep Richard Slack, Sen Dorsey Hardeman. Provides official Washington and Texas district addresses for contacting representatives.
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