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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
6
The piece asserts that all men are endowed with freedom by their Creator and owe it to God to preserve their liberty and respect others. It argues freedom is self control and that individuals must live by moral guides like the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to promote freedom.
The text argues government schools cannot teach moral laws or faith and warns federal funding could be withheld to force compliance. It cites R C Hoiles and a Santa Ana Register article, contending only individual conscience should guide education and condemning compulsory schooling as coercive state action.
On this date in 1777 Marquis de Lafayette offered his services to the American colonies. In 1790 the US government issued its first patent to Samuel Hopkins for a process. In 1945 Pierre Laval surrendered to US authorities in Austria after escaping to Spain. Other notes: 1556 Wednesday July 31, 1985, and Columbus discovering Trinidad. New entries about World War II and related events.
Question Box No. 33 argues that society is made of individuals and government cannot govern personal morality or aesthetics. It asserts morality is personal between the individual and the Creator, and laws fail to shape true morality. Government may regulate use of streets if public intoxication disrupts others, but cannot enforce private virtue. History shows attempts to regulate morals fail.
Dear Sut questions tolerance of destroying the bald eagle as a symbol of freedom and strength. Michael Keith Warley argues the eagle represents Americanism and wonders if future generations will view it only in books or on a namepiece. He urges giving the eagle a chance to endure.
A Baptist missionary Gene Combs will share stories and photos from his Japan trip at a Civitan meeting. The event is part of the club’s community program series and will highlight mission work and cultural insights.
Oscar W. Cooley argues the United States would face real costs beyond payroll if conscription ended and a volunteer army formed. He notes payroll could rise, but the true cost is the resources sacrificed by the economy. A voluntary system would allocate people to their best use, reduce unemployment, and improve efficiency by applying market principles to defense.
Marilyn Manson comments on civil rights era tensions and Chicago riots, contrasting fear and misunderstanding. It includes interviews with Black residents on looting arson, education, and the impact of violence, and discusses race in relation to the armed forces and pay. The piece cites opinions on arsonist punishment, riots, and the potential benefits of a volunteer Army amid Vietnam.
Clyde Tombaugh, an American astronomer, identified Pluto in 1930 marking a major planetary discovery. The Q and A outline notes Pluto as the discovered planet by an American.
A swirl of speculation swirls around Ted Kennedy and a possible run for president as Democrats weigh how a Kennedy appearance or withdrawal could shape the 1968 convention. Daley and Mansfield navigate loyalty, timing, and the risk of a pro Kennedy rally transforming into a broader power struggle.
Puzzle clues listed across and down span geography animals and objects. Answers include Indian coast region economies goats rivers and metals. Solve the grid to reveal common crossword terms and a final meta.
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