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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
3
A philosophical editorial emphasizes freedom as self control grounded in moral guides such as the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It pledges to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom and encourage others to see its blessings.
The piece argues against portraying police as the sole villains in protests and riots. It cites the Chicago Democratic Convention violence and claims revolutions planned and funded the unrest. It condemns media exaggeration and urges lawful redress within the system.
Washington report analyzes the fight over the national labor relations board and the potential shift to a labor court. It notes union influence in elections, COPE spending, Taft-Hartley limits, and looming board term expirations under Nixon. It also touches on GE cases, nonunion organizing, and grape boycott controversies involving Cesar Chavez and AFL-CIO efforts.
A chaotic campus riot disrupts the college administration as students attack the building while faculty march in protest. In Washington, Defense plans surface for new missiles and bombers, with costs estimated from billions, shaping a broader debate on national security and funding.
The answer argues that apparent progress in Communist Russia is largely military and space related, while ordinary living standards lag. It notes barbed wire barriers, limited departures, small private plots and incentive pay for top producers, suggesting true material progress needs individual freedom.
Marilyn Griffin aged 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde D Griffin Route Two, was chosen sweetheart of the West Texas Appaloosa Horse Club. The installation was held for 4 H Club girls with county agent Mrs M L Mayse officiating.
A brief note reflects on the absence of extant Socratic writings and marks the mid fifth century as the dividing line between ancient and medieval eras, highlighting a scholarly pause between traditions.
Nation's Press argues gradual changes over four years will shape government without dramatic upheaval. It highlights potential gains from curbing government competition with private enterprise and cites several examples from defense, communications, and energy sectors.
A compiled contact roster lists Sen Ralph W Yarborough in Austin and Sen John G Tower in Washington with their office addresses, plus Rep Richard C White El Paso and Rep O C Fisher San Angelo with Longworth and Rayburn offices, Rep Ace Pickens Odessa, Rep Richard C Slack Pecos, and Sen Dorsey Hardeman San Angelo with local building addresses. The document serves as a directory for constituents to reach lawmakers and staff.
A crossword style item lists clues with numbers 65 to 70 and several entries such as Ark passenger Arab title and Useful plant. It mentions Fraternal group Smug homes and several numbered hints like 1 Spreads thickly 2 Wisecrack 3 Ruin 4 Tree genus 5 Of teeth 6 Done together 7 Sphere 8 Reduce sharply 9 More peppery 10 Chicago landmark 11 Marine deposit 13 Faex pas 21 Fit 25 Beare. It also notes CROSSWORD PUZZLE 34 and Table decom. 2 words.
A compact quiz style item listing questions and supplied answers on world history science and civics. It includes Southeast Asia colonial history language translation counts and basic governance facts with a final misfit entry about the Sistine Chapel.
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