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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
7
The Odessa American prints an open letter urging a return to shared values, asking Santa to restore opportunity, family, love, and self-reliance. It laments rising protest, government overreach, and loss of personal responsibility, calling for peaceful living and America to be reclaimed.
Friday December 24 1971 marks the almanac entry with historical highlights from 1814 treaty signing to 1949 Rudolph song. Notable birthdays include Howard Hughes at 66 and choreographer Robert Joffrey at 41. Thought for today recalls lending books and Anatole France.
Connie Dunlap daughter of Mr and Mrs G K Dunlap of 1700 East 53rd was chosen March of Dimes queen for the Thalia Chapter of Tri-Hi-Y ten years ago.
Jimmie E. Harris aged 39, head of the local police identification bureau for three years, has accepted a new job as a special investigator. The move marks a career shift within city law enforcement, with Harris exiting his bureau leadership to pursue this investigative post.
The district attorney's office reports Ector County will start a civilian defense program as part of a broader defense effort. Registration for all men and women aged 18 to 60 will begin Monday, with Buddy Redwine serving as assistant district defense coordinator.
Nixon and aides pursued a quick shock to Western Europe, Japan, and Canada rather than slow talks. They floated the dollar and ended the gold link, then used a 10 percent surtax to push cooperation. Connally pressed currency upvalues while Nixon kept withholding devaluation to gain leverage. The plan aimed to create global uncertainty that could shift trade in the U.S. favor in 1972.
In Bastrop Louisiana the Grass Roots column laments the contradiction between official prayer in Congress and the Supreme Court ruling against student prayer in schools. The anonymous school prayer excerpt questions who prays for a nation that restricts school based worship.
A LINSEY ally disclosed Mayor John Lindsay aims for the Democratic nomination to boost a future gubernatorial bid in New York in 1974. A wealthy liberal questioned Lindsay's chances, noting polls showed him around 4 percent and 6 percent previously, while Lindsay touts seven upcoming primaries to prove his strength. The fund solicitor argued contributions would invest in both the current campaign and Lindsay's political future.
The piece notes potential gubernatorial ambitions for Lindsay in 1974 amid New York City disfavor and McGovern and McCloskey sparring over Nixon's ouster. It highlights McCloskey's $40,000 debt, possible party switch hints, and Mrs. Caroline McCloskey selling Virginia real estate. It also reports on American Airlines QA about Common Cause director John Gardner, denying conflicts of interest with his lobbying.
The author argues a single wish: universal freedom. Freedom means individuals control their lives and property with no external domination. A free society creates incentives for individuals to act, learn, and improve human life, and the writer wishes everyone a Merry Christmas in 1971’s Freedom edition.
The article laments 1971 as a tumultuous year for the United States with fading dollar confidence and a shift in foreign policy toward appeasement of Red China. It criticizes union power, fiscal deficits, welfare expansion, and perceived leadership failures while urging stronger armed forces and decisive U.S. leadership in 1972.
Readable crossword clues span political terms and mythic gods. Entries include Mexican president, Hindu fire god, harvest goddess, erudition, cabinet member, siege of words, and legal terms with references to 1911 era language and regional clues.
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