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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
3
The piece proclaims that all men are endowed with freedom and duty to preserve liberty. It argues freedom is self control and urges readers to apply the Ten Commandments, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence to daily life to best serve freedom and others. The editorial ends with a dedication to informing readers to promote freedom.
An editorial by Sen. Mark Hatfield urges scrapping the Selective Service and replacing it with voluntary service. He argues the draft is economically wasteful, morally wrong, and coerces a minority of youths while others gain freedom. He faults Lt Gen Hershey and calls for a civilian volunteer system to meet national needs.
In a debated answer, the proponent argues tax funded public schools lack a valid contract. He says schooling should be a voluntary contract between parents and schools, with services and costs defined. If schools fail, parents could withdraw and switch providers, promoting competition and higher quality. Taxes force participation from nonparents, thus denying contractual value.
Grass Roots Opinion from Poseyville Indiana argues freedom is a tool to improve life and requires self restraint and regard for others. Santa Paula California Chronicle laments campus agitation, violence, and intolerance hindering political expression while celebrating national differences.
On this date in 1775 the Bat dash marks a historical moment echoed in a brief Almanac entry. The reader is reminded of a long-ago event as the Associated Press notes the 169th day of 1968 with 197 days remaining.
Oscar W. Cooley argues that years of disrespect for property have bred unrest including riots, sit ins, and seizures. He cites sit down strikes at GM plants, court actions on property rights, and compares labor actions to historical precedents to warn that the right to private property is essential for American society. He condemns campus occupations and supports firm enforcement of property rights amid ongoing social tensions.
A letter from Odessa Texas argues against gun restrictions linking it to broader political stances. It discusses a labor strike at a gambling venue and a public display campaign to pressure the storekeeper, while criticizing perceived double standards in gun policy and citing figures like George Rockwell and past leaders.
Louisiana and national debate over what counts as reckless disregard in libel law shifts with a 1964-era ruling. The majority allows publishing without full verification when errors concern public affairs, while dissent warns of open doors to charlatans.
The Johnson commission will review the Kerner report and seek methods to detect and treat violence, studying why violence rises in society. It will explore megalopolis concerns, causes and potential cures, using expert analysis from diverse fields while noting political implications and feasibility.
On June 17 1963 Dr. R D Decker Odessa College dean said summer session enrollment rose by more than 100 from the previous year. The item records a local college notice with a clear enrollment increase statement.
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