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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
5
An independent freedom newspaper asserts responsibility for public discourse. It urges free men to apply moral guides from the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence to daily living and civic duty. The piece emphasizes promoting information that fosters growth harmony and better conduct.
The piece argues Fortas resignation as Chief Justice was inevitable after political controversy. It notes Nixon’s nomination of Warren Burger as new chief justice and foresees potential further court changes. It highlights the need for a court focused on protecting the Constitution over personal politics.
A McGraw-Hill survey of 188 U S cities shows building costs up 205.7 percent since 1941 and about four percent higher in the year to April 30 1968. Regional increases range 3.8 to 4.6 percent with labor and materials prices climbing, and hourly wages rising 7.2 percent, fueling cost pressure blamed on unions and broader inflation.
The piece argues that thinking for oneself means using one’s own mind and intelligence. It cites Albert Jay Nock and Plato, stressing moral integrity, independence, and readiness to have beliefs challenged, while avoiding prejudice and evasion. Ortega y Gasset is cited on decision making and developing standards for moral absolutes.
Today is June 13, 1969 the 164th day of the year with 201 days remaining. Notable events include Britain burning the Suez Canal to Egypt in 1956 and Thurgood Marshall named to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967. Birthdays include Luis Alvarez and Red Grange.
Five years ago on June 13 1964 Marion Griffin daughter of Clyde D Grif fin and Mrs Grif fin was named first runner up at the Big Spring Rodeo in Texas reflecting local rodeo pride and community news.
Larry Jernigan son of Mr and Mrs W W Jernizan of 992 West 25th will compete in the state finals of Roid F O daving cornet at Stephenville.
Bor Ip director of a local YMCA church Southa Vieazoe announced that league managers would meet to arrange the second half of the season’s play.
A compact crossword clue fragment listing numbers and brief word prompts: 34 Choke 36 Ecstatic utterance 39 Twine 40 Dire 41 Title.
In a fervent column from The Guest Pen, the author argues Nixon's choice of Warren Burger as Chief Justice could mark a turning point. He warns of liberal interpretations of the general welfare clause, recalls Brown v. Board and fears judicial drift, urging an impartial, Constitution-centered judiciary.
Congress and the White House clash over 20 year old East-West trade restrictions as Nixon weighs linking trade to arms talks. Senators Muskie Magnuson Tower Byrd and others push liberalization while opponents warn against easing curbs amid Vietnam and antiballistic missile debates.
Grass Roots Opinion by Marilyn Manson argues Navy Secretary John Chafee overruled the court of inquiry recommending that Commander Lloyd Bucher be court-martialed. The piece suggests the hearings showed the seizure was not Bucher’s fault and criticizes higher ups for warnings from North Korea. It questions deterrence and warns North Korea could misread U S restraint as weakness.
Isinglass is not glass but dried tissue from a sturgeon bladder and also names mica sheets. The bill of a bird is a hard dry structure similar to a mammal lip, while birds lack teeth. The encyclopedia cites philodendron rhododendron, jky and mountain laurel as poisonous to domestic cats.
The exchange notes rubies can exceed diamonds in value at similar sizes. The Red Horse Inn at Sudbury Massachusetts is cited as Longfellow's Tales setting and once burned then restored. Jack Nicklaus is listed as the only golfer to win back to back Augusta Masters in 1965 and 1966.
A sharp quip critiques those who claim crime never pays by pointing to recent headlines about film industry figures facing legal or financial trouble. It notes the persistence of risk and consequences for those in entertainment.
A list of Texas lawmakers with their Washington and local office addresses. Senators Aarph W Yarborough and John G Tower are noted, along with Representatives Richard C White O C Fisher and Ace Pickens, and Senator W E Snelson with Midland address. Addresses include Senate Offices Building in Washington, D C and local offices in Austin Wichita Falls El Paso San Angelo Midland Odessa Pecos.
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