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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1960

Page

6

What is the American dream unite or not

A Life Magazine letter discusses the May 93 issue and asks whether Americans should unite for a great purpose. The author argues for individualism and liberty, criticizing calls to rally voters or force collective action, and suggesting people prefer minding their own business over unified drives.

R. D. Sweeney Life Magazine Sweeney Walter Lippmann Adlai Stevenson Archibald MacLeish David Sarnoff Billy Graham Clinton Rossiter Albert Wohlstetter John Gardner Life Lippmann America Mr. Lippmann Stevenson MacLeish Mr. A Mr. B Mr. C Mr. Sweeney

Blitz campaign on wage hikes risks inflation and job losses

The piece warns of a closing-days push in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage and extend wage hours rules to retailing. It argues higher wages would lift all pay scales, trigger inflation, reduce opportunities for marginal and unskilled workers, and burden consumers. It cautions retail employment would shrink if costs mount.

Congress Fiat Sill United States Robert W. Sarnoff Naional Broadcasting Company Sarnoff

Man Survives On Earth Despite Government Protection

A bewildering claim suggests humans endure on this planet not due to government shielding but because they receive less protection than they pay for. The remark frames governance as a misaligned cost benefit, implying liberty thrives where regulation is pared back.

Grassroots Iowa seniors seek higher retirement age

A Washington Iowa journal quotes an elderly crowd urging federal support for the aged while proposing raising the compulsory retirement age from 65 to 70. They argue this reform would deliver the needed aid without broader federal programs.

Washington Iowa

Johnson to hold campaign from Senate floor for month

Washington columnist notes Lyndon B. Johnson will mount his presidential campaign speech from the Senate chamber rent free, with Johnson’s leadership role as majority leader giving him a front-row stage. The piece discusses rivals Kennedy and Symington, Nixon’s limited role, and the political logistics of a floor-based campaign amid Congress actions and looming conventions.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson U.S. Senate Johnson Kennedy Symington Nixon Senate William McKinley Warren Harding Tme Congress Democratic Congressional Congress House Sam Rayburn Truman

Barbs and hospitality clash over a home used as court

A fragment discusses conflict between hospitality values and public use of a home as a courthouse, noting a public-spirited aim but questioning motives. The text contrasts a golfer’s lifestyle with a clubhouse setting and a girl’s choice about offering her home for legal use.

Kremlin plans new shadow war to unsettle the West

Washington sources say Soviet propaganda aims to claim Western ships harass Russian vessels and widen ground for naval moves. The Kremlin seeks to use a U S and allied bases tensions to escalate fear while Khrushchev presses ahead with long range aims to extend Communist naval influence and aid Cuba. The Senate committee study portrays Khrushchev as a driven strategist who may rush bold goals within a tight window.

Washington Pentagon State Department U.S Kremlin Free World Khruschevy Vodni Transport High Seas Paris U. S Pacific Japan Formosa Indochina 7Th Fleet Khrushchev Ike Quemoy Matsu Indian Ocean Wesern Suez Canal Red Sea Egypt Yemen Saudi Arabia Moscow Cuba Wo Khrushchee Leiss Dicator Fidel Castro Havana Fienda Panama Canal Guantanamo Bay Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Khrusnchev Foreign Policy Research Institute University of Pennsylvania James O. Eastland D-Miss

Property defense in the fight against global communism

Thurman Sensing argues private property must be the focus against communism emphasizing private ownership of farms and industry. He cites Maj. Gen. Willoughby and Rep. Flood to link Castro and the Kremlin to property destruction, urging U.S. defense of American property rights and fair elections with limited campaign spending and free TV time.

Thurman C. A. Willoughby USA Douglas MacArthur Red Police Willoughby Cuba Java U. S Castro Fidel Castro Communist Party Kremlin Redfront Havana Daniel J. Flood D-Pa United States Dnd

Property rights and democracy in the Americas

The piece argues private property is the keystone of democracy and that government seizure of farms mines and other property leads to Soviet-style control. It calls for administrations in Cuba and across the Americas including the United States to publicly affirm property rights as essential to liberty.

Grees Cuba United States Americas

Principal writes LXXX in class prompt for answer

The principal asks what LXXX represents and a hesitant girl timidly answers Love and kisses, prompting a warm school moment as the class admires her courage.

Pause For Reflection by Edward W Greenfield

A columnist argues that a candidate’s religion is insufficient to gauge leadership. He urges focusing on the person’s beliefs about God and Caesar, integrity, rights, dignity, and loyalty, not church affiliation, noting the nation’s destiny hinges on these questions.

Edward W. Greenfield Kennedy West Virginia Nikita Khrushchev God Caesar

Q and A historical fact snippet

A quiz style list answers several questions: Lucrezia Borgia was the daughter of Rodrigo Borgia who became Pope Alexander VI. The last battle of the American Revolution occurred in Wheeling West Virginia September 11 to 13 1782 and British and Indian forces attacked For Henry. World War II officially ended with Germany on October 19 1951 and Japan on April 28 1952. Wilberforce University is named for William Wilberforce who led the anti slavery movement. The Star Spangled Banner was signed as the national anthem by President Herbert Hoover on March 3 1931.

Lucrezia Borgia Rodrigo Borgia Pope Alexander VI Wheeling W. Va For. Henry Germany Japan Wilberforce University William ‘Wilberforce British Empire Herbert Hoover

Odessa American June 13 1960 edition item

Local news brief from Odessa Texas reporting daily happenings and community notes dated Monday June 13 1960 with regional events and notices from the Odessa American newspaper.

Your Freedom Newspaper Promotes The Golden Rule Ideals

A historical printed notice proclaims a daily freedom focused newspaper mission emphasizing God given freedom over political grants. It outlines publication details, office address at 222 East Fourth St, and subscription rates including carrier and mail options with weekly, monthly, and annual prices.

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