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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
12
The Odessa American asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, and warns that liberty must align with truth and moral guides like the Golden Rule, Ten Commandments, and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes fostering reader awareness to promote and preserve freedom.
An editorial argues the Communist views owners of property as exploiters are misguided. It explains that tools and ownership drive production, wealth is created not redistributed, and envy should fuel energy to work within a free market to lift all, potentially transforming a Communist into a productive participant.
A commentary argues that removing federal reserve requirements via H.R. 6900 would dissolve gold backing and trigger financial collapse. It contends government meddling harms currency value, urges backing by gold and production over manipulation, warning of repudiation of debts and domestic collapse.
Grassroots Humboldt Iowa Republicans warn that raising the minimum wage harms business and jobs by increasing costs. They argue profits vanish without a balance, stressing that higher wages could boost unemployment.
A columnist criticizes the Meet The Press panel for attacking Robert Welch and the John Birch Society on May 21. The piece defends Welch, cites a confidential letter, and argues the panel pressed unfounded charges while praising Welch’s composure. It suggests many listeners support Welch and join in Public sentiment.
The Kefauver committee, split along party lines, endorses six major reforms for the drug industry. Proposals include federal licensing of manufacturers, FDA power to set drug names, banning restrictive patent deals, shorter patent terms, testing drug efficacy, and tougher plant inspections. Critics cite high prices and promote generic naming to curb costs.
The Frankfurt er decision upholds the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950, stripping members of government jobs, passports, and defense work, and requiring propaganda to be marked. The Communist Party may seek a rehearing within 25 days, with stay options depending on court actions, while leaders like Gus Hall threaten further steps.
A critical sketch of Adlai Stevenson, Harold Stassen, and Pablo Hoffman, noting Stevenson's wartime censorship breach, State Department ties, and Kennedy era trust in his judgment amid references to Hoffman at the United Nations and Studebaker to Ford Foundation links.
Puzzle list includes across clues like Elicit Fragment Polynesian canoe Corn state and down clues with terms from crust to craft. The page features a solved grid prompt RiDERE OOM with Thursday June 15 date tagged.
A humorous quiz style piece questions whether savage Indians used a returning boomerang, when a presidential debate was first televised, and whether the sun rises in the Pacific for Panama City residents. The answers claim yes to the boomerang not returning, 1999 for the first televised presidential, and yes to the sun rising in the Pacific for Panama City.
The record names Representatives J T Rutherford and George Cook and Senators Nathoronty Tower Owen III, with office addresses in Washington DC and Capitol Station Austin. It appears as a directory snippet of lawmakers and their offices.
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