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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1972

Page

6

New Welfare Organization Formed in Fredericksburg Va

A new entity NEWO, National End to Welfare Organization, is reported to be formed in Fredericksburg Virginia led by Thomas Johnson. Johnson argues against government welfare actions as unconstitutional, citing the 13th Amendment and opinions on taxation under the Social Security Act of 1935, which he calls primarily a revenue raising measure not limited to welfare.

NEWO Fredericksburg Thomas Johnson P.O. Box Johnson U. S Supreme Court Earl Warren Rose Martin Frances Perkins Washington Harlan F. Stone Miss Martin Congress United States Walter Washington Nixon Robert Strauss Strauss Basil Paterson New York

Almanac highlights and births for December 23, 1972

Almanac notes today marks December 23, 1972 with historic events from 1783 to 1960 including Washington’s resignation and Nasser’s warning. It lists Bay of Pigs airlift prisoners, Johnson’s Vatican meeting, Nixon cancer crusade launch, and notable birthdays Jose Greco and James Roosevelt. Thought for today attributed to Benjamin Disraeli.

Tokyo Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt Israel Cuba Miami Lyndon B. Johnson Far East Vatican Paul VI Nixon Jose Greco James Roosevelt

Republicans push veterans to seek 1974 governorships

NEA reports GOP hopes hinge on veteran incumbents Francis Sargent William Milliken Nelson Rockefeller and others seeking re election in 1974 with California Texas New Jersey and Pennsylvania key battlegrounds. Reagan may not run again leaving California competitive and New Jersey uncertain for the party.

Washington Nea Texas Pennsylvania Ohio Florida Richard Ogilvie Illinois U.S Sen Charles Percy GOP Rocky Nixon California Ronald Reagan New Jersey William Cahill Rockefeller Sargent Milliken Cahill William Shapp John Gilligan

Sugar Plum Pay Raise for Congress Nears Passage

Washington notes a planned 30 percent increase to 50 000 for members, set by a pay commission and a 1969 precedent. Udall leads the drive with a 196 protocol. Gross opposes the scheme while anticipating inflationary pressure on salaries.

Washington Congress Congressional Morris Udall D.ariz Udall Rep H. R. Gross Iowa Gross House Commission Santa Claus

Hunt For Truth and the Ideological Clash in Politics

A column by H L Hunt argues that European Marxist ideas threaten American unity and prosperity. It contrasts constructive American capitalism with redistributionist ideology, warning of class conflict and urging crusades for freedom and law. The piece also surveys pay and perks for lawmakers, judicial pension proposals, and political appointments in Nixon era governance.

United States Republic Europe Republic USA

Texas Electric Service Co Builds New Sixth Street Office

Ten years ago on December 23 1962 Texas Electric Service Co signed a 485000 contract to construct its new building at the Sixth and Lincoln site.

Texas Electric Service Co Sixth and Lincoln

Christmas open house hosted by Rev Mindel couple

A local Christmas open house was held by Rev and Mrs Wilbur Mindel, marking twenty years since the event tradition began. The gathering featured seasonal fellowship and a festive reception for attendees.

Wilbur Mindel

Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments From 58 59

Puzzle fragment shows clue 58 Wronged brother and 59 One of the media Puszie of incomplete text. Readable bits indicate a crossword item with two numbered hints. No solution present due to damaged OCR text.

Prison reform debate questions value of imprisonment

More than 200000 Americans are jailed in state and federal prisons. A Cambridge conference on prison reform, featuring Gerhard O W Mueller of NYU, questions whether confinement benefits society given the lack of proof that prison protects or rehabilitates.

Washington United States Cambridge Gerhard O.W. Mueller New York University

Cambridge conference urged reform of prison system

The text argues against automatic imprisonment and calls for rehabilitative approaches. It discusses trials focused on confinement and prisoner welfare, promotes work by inmates, community programs, and alternatives to full-time incarceration. It emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment to reduce crime and enhance public safety.

Roscoe Pound American Trial Lawyers Foundation Mueller

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