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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

3

Trojan Horse in Higher Education Sparks Campus Debate

An editorial comment on Sidney Hook’s The Trojan Horse in American Higher Education cites disruption and violence on U S campuses including University of California San Francisco State College University of Colorado Roosevelt College Columbia University and New York University It argues that government ownership of education breeds conflict and that a true free market in education would address such unrest with competition and voluntary learning.

Sidney Hook New York University New Left For A Democratic Society SDS University of California San Francisco State College University of Colorado Roosevelt College Columbia University Hook Doctor Hook Certai

Extremist Christ speaks through humble shepherds

A sermon-like piece argues Jesus Christ was an extremist not a moderate, cites his birthplace crucifixion and borrowed tomb, and contrasts famous actors with a missionary to illustrate genuine faith. It urges Christians to live boldly rather than compromise with evil.

Pontius Pilate Lo Christian Jesus Christ James Russell Lowell Christ United Nations Itoo

School census to begin tomorrow in Ector County ISD

Louis Spain, director of pupil personnel for the Ector County Independent School District, announced a school census will begin tomorrow. The notice appears in a five year old edition dated December 31, 1963.

Louis Spain Ector County Independent School

Politics Of Antipoverty Program Tests In 1969

Congressional observers foresee a tough 1969 for the Office of Economic Opportunity as fundingauthorizations expire June 30 1969 and opposition from House Republicans and conservative Senate elements grows. President elect Nixon’s stance on Job Corps Head Start and private sector involvement may reshape or relocate programs while OEO defense of community action remains central.

Washington Office of Economic Opportunity OEO Federal House of Representatives Conness Nixon OHO Ana Federal Eesawee Wrens BR Ereat Cates Lloyd George Loay Salvation Army Thelraises Southside Lions Club Senate Arizona Congress House Department For Labor Department of Health, Education and Welfare Office of Education HEW Harold Howe II Howe General Accounting Office Carl D. Perkins House Educa Tion and Labor Committee Chicago Albert H. Quie R Minn Quie Capitol Hill Glenn A. Olds R. Sargent Shriver Olds Russia America Strelka Belka Rover Fido Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Philadelphia Ike Cincinnati Ohio

Eta Sigma Chapter meets at Vera Castleberry home

Twenty years ago on December 31 beta sorority Eta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet in the home of Vera Castleberry located at 929 West 20th Street.

Eta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Vera Castleberry West 20Th Street

Qs and As: Original Title of The Star Spangled Banner

The Q asks for the original title of The Star Spangled Banner and answers it as The Bombardment of Fort McHenry. The exchange presents a trivia framing about the anthem’s early naming.

Fort McHenry

Almanac Highlights and Historical Dates for Dec 31

Almanac notes 1968 year end with Edison first demonstration of electric light in 1879 and future milestones. It recalls Rhode Island wage ceiling in 1776, Lincoln act on West Virginia, Ellis Island opening in 1890, U.S. Germany relations resumed in 1921, Hitler’s 1940 forecast, Bermuda car ban end in 1945, currency reforms in 1960s Britain and Europe, De Gaulle on European unity, and a 1969 Vietnam New Year truce violation by enemy forces.

Associated Press Thomas A. Edison Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln West Virginia Ellis Island New Yor Harbor United States Germany Adolf Hitler Bermuda Britain Charles de Gaulle France South Vietnam U.S

Danish Pastry Nickname Sparks Local Debate

Danish pastry at the beanery is locally nicknamed Viena bread by patrons, a quirky term that has drawn curiosity and amused regulars in town. The playful label appears to reflect local talk and a fond memory linked to the pastry.

Denmark

Space race and politics echo in Apollo 8 era

Washington recalls how space achievement shaped elections from Kennedy to Nixon. The piece traces how cold war space feats affected public opinion, funding debates, and presidential campaigns, highlighting Kennedy's critique of Nixon and Nixon's enduring stance on space exploration.

Washington John F. Kennedy Venus Mars Ussr State Department Moscow United States America Sputnik

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