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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1971

Page

3

Debate over foreign aid versus isolationism in U. S. policy

The piece argues against framing policy as foreign aid or isolationism, urging trade and bargaining instead. It asserts that isolationism depends on trade levels, condemns unfair tariffs, and advocates free trade with reforms to U.S. labor and industry to outproduce rivals while reducing costs for consumers worldwide.

Senate China United Nations Washington White House United States Rhodesia Detroit Israel U.S

Almanac Highlights and Historic Dates for Dec 31 1971

Today is Friday December 31 1971 the last day of the year The review lists major past events from 1946 1862 1879 1890 1921 1943 1945 and 1955 including Truman declaration West Virginia Lincoln Edison Ellis Island bond talks and Bermuda car ban The section notes birthdays Violinist Nathan Milstein industrialist James J Ling and a Thought for Today by John Ruskin.

Associated Press Barry S. Truman Abraham Lincoln West Virginia Union Thomas A. Edison Ellis Island New York Harbor United States Germany New York Times Square Frank. Sinatra Paramount Theater Bermuda Lebanon North Vietnam Hanoi Soviet Union Israel Nathan Milstein James J. Ling John Ruskin

Ten Years Ago Sandhills Show Lamb Preparations Highlighted

Ten years ago on December 31 1961 Judy Powell age 10 and her sister Nancy 15 near Sandhills worked nearly a year to ready two Rambouillet lambs for the annual Hereford and Quarterhorse Show. Attorney W C Shafer and County Attorney George Kelton are mentioned in the record.

Judy Powell Nancy

Grand jury to hear presentments in January district courtroom

Odessa officials report water department revenue fell over $2,000 in 1941 despite higher water usage. City Secretary L. L. Anthony released figures showing total annual water revenue of 68,017.37 dollars amid heavy rains.

L. L. Anthony Odessa Water Department

Nixon and press clash traced from Washington to Court

A survey of friction between the White House and U.S. news media since the Revolution notes presidents favoring a free press in theory while pressuring it in practice. It covers Agnew's criticisms, subpoenas against networks, the Pentagon Papers case, and Supreme Court battles shaping press autonomy. It highlights Nixon era tensions, key figures, and the evolving balance of power through 1972.

Washington White House United States George Washington Revolutionary Forces Nixon Agnew Supreme Court Pentagon U.S Vietnam FBI Neil Sheehan New York Times CBS Daniel Schorr Senate Schorr Federal Communications Commission Dean Burch Herbert G. Klein Frank Stanton Department of Justice Pentagon Papers Hugo L. Black Warren E. Burger Harry A. Blackmun Blackmun Burger Black

Now You Know Now You Know Awards and Navy Rank

The text notes that Now You Know Now You Know Awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1927-38. It also states that Admiral of the Fleet is the highest rank in the U S Navy.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences U.S. Navy

New survivor benefit plan eyed in long pending military pay reform

Inside Washington reports that nearly a million retirees stand to gain from a new survivor benefit plan and recomputation of military retired pay. The plan would give survivors up to 55 percent annuities with cost sharing, and automatic coverage for active duty personnel. Recompensation would base increases on a progressive restoration formula tied to 1971 pay rates and CPI, with hearings planned for February and expected enactment by spring.

Washington Congress Nixon House Senate Armed Services Committee John Stennis D-Miss Dove New Left Senate Sen. Stennis House Armed Services Otis Pike Dn.y Charles Gubser Calif Full Armed Services Committee F. Edward Hebert D-La Interagency Defense Roger Kelley Tat Retired Officers Association Disabled Officers Association Pentagon Kelley Committee Kelley House Armed Services Committee Hebert Los Angeles Sam Yorty New Hampshire Yorty

Cromley's Comments on Nixonian Phase II Market Strategy

Washington based analysis outlines Phase II aims to curb inflation by restraining price increases more than wage demands, pressuring labor and boosting sales. It notes a loophole: higher overall profits via volume, urges firms to slash overhead and accelerate R&D, while a new White House office drives faster application of research.

Washington NEA Nixon U.S White House

Crossword Puzzle Clues Pack and Puzzle Answers

A compact crossword clue list includes zoologist and cowpoke's steed entries with several geographic and thematic hints. Clues reference cities on the Missouri and on the Oke, various occupations, anatomy, and languages, inviting solution of interlinked terms.

Cowpoke Crow Missouri

Capitol Staff. Laos air strikes widen antiwar pressure

Washington reports say antiaircraft artillery and 400 guns widely used in Laos as part of US air strikes against North Vietnamese targets. The raids aimed to disrupt Hanoi plans, protect troops in Vietnam, and deter attacks on South Vietnam. Laird declined to outline details while confirming heavy bombardment of storage yards and supply dumps along the Laos panhandle. The moves follow Nixon warnings to Hanoi and reflect ongoing troop withdrawal plans.

Jerry Greene Laos Washington North Vietnam Cambodia Nixon Tarmahare Defense Melvin Laird Panhandle Hanoi Vietnam Johnson Ho Chi Minh Trail Wil Sia William Rogers South Vietnam Laird Lyndon Johnson Defense Secretary Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S

Grass Roots View on Capital Punishment Debate

In Jackson Mississippi a local column frames capital punishment as government taxation to fund capital venture and tax on business profits to cover losses. The piece questions the fairness of state use of taxes in punishment and public policy discussions.

Jackson Miss

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