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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
4
The Odessa American proclaims that freedom comes from self-control guided by moral principles including the Ten Commandments and the Golden Declaration of Independence. It asserts the newspaper's mission to inform readers to preserve liberty and encourage others to see its aims.
The U N faces persistent failure to define aggression as the Security Council and Articles 41 42 43 44 45 outline sanctions and military action yet the 1957 1965 1967 committees adjourned or delayed. Officials note the reluctance mirrors domestic concerns about indicting itself while global peace enforcement remains theoretic.
The author notes evil now flaunts itself in public spaces from campuses to media and churches, dissolving hypocrisy. Yet a quiet constructive movement grows as older generations take firm stances while the outcome hinges on the choices of the young.
H L Hunt reflects on a notable win securing ratification of the No Third Term Amendment after four years of effort, and two near misses. He notes the 22nd Amendment as the only one ratified after a long legislative process, cites the six week push beginning January 10 1951, and mentions Facts Forum’s televised reach and prominent appearances by Humphrey Kefauver Sparkman and Kennedy. He laments the 1952 Republican failure to nominate MacArthur and mentions small Freedom Posts and Youth Freedom Speakers as ongoing efforts.
After 49 years at the Library of Congress David Chamber Mearns retires as manuscript division chief and becomes humanities consultant. The ceremony honors his scholarship, with remarks from President Johnson and scholars praising his lifelong service and bridge between past and future.
Five years ago on December 29 1962 Odessa attorney Ed Keys was named Ward County Attorney.
Ray Fuqua the city tax assessor collector has been named to a newly created post as director of finance. This assignment marks a major upgrade in city financial management with Fuqua bringing experience from tax assessment and collection to the new role.
Odis Huggins of Tulsa Oklahoma has been hired as director of the Odessa YMCA program, signaling a new era for local youth and community activities.
The author argues government has grown beyond constitutional limits, urging a clear criterion for which tasks belong to state action versus free enterprise. He praises the price system as the engine of prosperity, noting its efficiency and moral order, and promises to map the line next week.
On this day in history various milestones are cited including gas lights in the White House in 1848 and the first YMCA in Boston in 1851. The 1940 London bombing is noted and in 1964 the FBI joined the Brinks robbery investigation outside Chicago. A Montaigne quote closes.
A readable crossword clue list includes entries such as Crippled, Jugs, Desists and Foil with definitions like Gentle soul and Unhearing. The puzzle also lists more terms including Blood vessel, Slander, Be leaguerment, Monkshood of Himalayas, Cupola and Nursery rhyme Marjorie.
President Johnson defended his standing amid low popularity ratings after a nationwide December interview. He claimed trust remains strong, while acknowledging division, and critics question whether polls reflect genuine support as 1968 approaches.
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