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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1969

Page

9

Editorials and Comments Summary 1969

Editorial page notes reader concerns and civic issues with local governance and social topics. Commentary reflects opinion on policy outcomes and community impact, highlighting viewpoints from staff writers and guest contributors.

New Left ideas and inflation sparks economic debate

Readers discuss the New Left and inflation, weighing fairness and production, noting that value should reflect worth. Observers compare currencies, question devaluation, and reflect on exchange markets, with examples from Germany and the pound, while a tongue in cheek note on a tape recorder ends the column.

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Humphrey proposes direct vote plan for presidency

The piece argues Hubert Humphrey supports direct election of the president, criticizes the current electoral college as favoring small states, and warns that direct voting could empower urban bosses and produce worse outcomes than the present system. It notes Nixon and past House compromises, mentioning Muskie as a potential running mate.

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Bridge Country Club Duplicate Play Opens Five Years Ago

Five years ago Jupe 4 190 Mrs Ben Glast at 1101 North at Christ piece ten honors in rapid Bridge Country Club Duplicate Association play.

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ABM Debate Intensifies as Defense Contractors Push System

Washington battles over an anti ballistic missile program and a $7 billion plan, pitting defense contractors led by Motorola and GE against ABM opponents. Major subcontractors like McDonnell Douglas and IBM back the effort while public lobbying broadens, with Congress eyeing a late June vote and industry leaders urging credibility and deterrence.

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Grass Roots Opinion on Liberalism and Communism

Marilyn Manson critiques liberalism and praises free market production while contrasting it with communism. The piece cites figures on growth, defense lobby activity, ABM policy, and U S senator loyalties, noting influences from Red China and Formosa and naming groups like the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and The Council for a Livable World. The discussion covers Vietnam era tensions, wealth as production, and political battles shaping public opinion.

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Letters to Editors Encourage Civic Freedom Advocacy

A fragmented passage discusses how readers should write letters to editors and Congress members to influence legislation and government policy. It emphasizes concise, single-subject letters with real names and addresses, signaling that public officials appreciate constituent oversight and ongoing attention to freedom issues.

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Q s and A s license planted by the for nd Racing Commission

A fragmented item notes actions by a racing authority concerning licenses and approvals. The readable portions reference Q s and A s in relation to licensing by a state or regional racing commission, with no complete names or dates available in the legible text.

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How To Address The Law Makers

A fragmented list shows multiple lawmakers with party and address details. Senators Yarborough and Tower appear alongside Representatives White Fisher Saloon Peckens Slack with residences and offices in Washington and Texas towns. The item reads as a directory style notice for contact.

Fortas Nomination Sparks Debate on Supreme Court Power

A vehement critique examines the Fortas nomination and the court's role in shaping law. It denounces political pressure, calls for full disclosure, and questions the balance between judicial independence and accountability in a period of controversy.

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