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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
4
A year end roundup of editorial viewpoints and reader comments from the Odessa American, reflecting on local issues, national events, and community concerns as 1968 closes. The page captures editorial tone, opinion contrasts, and public discourse in a mid century Texas newspaper setting.
Dr. John A. Howard of Rockford College argues education should enlighten, not inflame. He defends independence from government aid, emphasizes open forums, civility, and respect for truth while welcoming guest speakers as legitimate campus visitors seeking mutual enlightenment.
The Associated Press notes today is Saturday December 28, the 363rd day of 198. It recalls Spain recognizing Mexican independence in 1836 Iowa becoming the 29th state in 1846 Woodrow Wilson's birth in 1856 chewing gum patent in 1869 US railroads taken over in 1917 FDR pledge to Philippines in 1941 Calcutta bombing in 1942 discussion on World Court scope ten years ago audit of the 1960s World’s Fair loss and five years back World’s Fair deficit details.
Five years ago on December 28 1963 Ralph Monroe Buels 15 participated in the fifth Eric Sorantin Awards in San Angelo. J J D Strickland Odessa College education director attended Phi Delta Kappa in Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs William Jacobsen left for San Francisco after 15 months in Korea. The Lillie home hosted a Casa Bella Gardeners social. Odessa Junior College cage contest against San Angelo was postponed from December 31.
Ten years ago on December 28 1958 Grover Kirk resigned as resident deputy sheriff of Goldsmith effective after the first of the year.
In Los Angeles NEA reports on Jess Unruh and San Francisco Mayor Alioto as they navigate 1969 challenges ahead of a potential 1970 California governor bid. Unruh loses Assembly speaker influence but gains freedom to attack Reagan’s fragile legislature, while Alioto weathering urban disorder, mediation calls, and a path toward statewide leadership.
A mixed quiz style item lists questions and brief answers: largest commercial bank Bank of America founded 1904 San Francisco formerly Bank of Italy. cerebellum controls posture balance and movement. daylight saving time inaugurated March 31 1918. disposal of worn flag burn not throw away. only hobby regulated by international treaty amateur radio. highest flying birds geese reaching 29 000 feet above sea level.
Washington reports show a coalition drafting an expulsion resolution to block Adam Clayton Powell from the House. It cites improper payroll practices, misused funds, and refusal to cooperate with committees as grounds for removal. The plan aims for a January 2 caucus vote to force his seat vacancy, with broad party opposition and a pledge to disclose positions publicly.
A compact crossword list features clues such as City in Spain and News agency with entries like Spindle and Wrinkle and Slow movements music. It includes hints for Bank business and Tourist haven along with several month related terms and a shyly incomplete set of entries.
A Congressional Quarterly report notes that despite broad agency compliance many people still do not seek information under the Freedom of Information Act. Delays and costs discourage use, with only 11 of 31 initial cases decided and few suits won, suggesting ongoing access barriers and public unawareness.
A humorous compact about a sales chief promising to inspire his team to bring in orders quickly. It critiques self discipline with a quip on New Year resolutions and contrasts old terms misers with magicians. It ends noting many fail to see the old year out by midnight and oddly comments on finishing tax calculations carefully.
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