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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1971
Page
5
An Odessa TRE editorial begins with a proclamation of freedom and moral duty, urging readers to understand that freedom comes from self-control and personal responsibility. It argues all men are endowed with rights to life and property and emphasizes applying moral principles to daily living. Permission is granted to reproduce editorials with credit.
The piece argues Peace Day marks Americans learning whether they can fix cities and poverty while noting how consumerism profits from counterculture trends. It cites Barry Newman and a Wall Street Journal view of hip attire and anti materialism, suggesting harmony with mainstream industry.
The piece urges citizens to support law enforcement and civic duty as violence and unrest affect cities and campuses from New York to Kent State. It calls for just laws, jury service, and responsible governance, arguing no problem is unsolvable with good citizenship.
June 19 items highlight J G June and E W Showen as engineers and H J cent M in a Magnilet petroleum event with Odessa participants. Mentions include Mrs B L Dusek and Mrs A G Barnard at addresses in Odessa as part of the social‑news recount. In older notes, June 19 1941 shows Odessa pilots testing for instructors ratings while 1951 references Gulf Oil Corp at a function with four Odessans at Odessa Flying Service.
Washington observers warn that disillusionment deepens as money pressures hit and crises loom. The piece traces Nixon era hopes for limited wars eroding under Soviet Egyptian ties and Sadat’s 15 year treaty, with Sen. Jackson urging firmer Israel aid to balance powers in the Middle East.
Archaeologists say the Pyramid of the Sun near Mexico City employed about 10,000 laborers for twenty years during its construction, shaping one of the era’s great ceremonial monuments.
Federal and state lawmakers named with party and office locations are listed, including Sen Lloyd Bentsen Jr of Houston and Sen John G Tower of Wichita Falls, plus Rep Richard White, Rep D C Fisher, Sen W E Snelson, Rep Ace Pickens, Rep Richard C Slack, all with Washington and Texas addresses. The fragmentary text names offices and cities such as Midland Odessa Pecos and Pecos Bratwyn Hotel Building.
Washington column analyzes migration patterns in Vietnam and comparisons to Korea and Europe. It argues that large migrations favored government areas, notes few northbound moves, and discusses prisoner repatriation and the motives behind such movements. The piece reflects on how anti-communist barriers, such as the Berlin Wall, shaped emigration.
A collection of Q and A items noting that the custodian of federal funds is the Treasurer of the United States not the Secretary of the Treasury. It also states Canada has two official languages English and French and claims the Book of the Prophet Laalah is the longest prose book in the Bible with 96 chapters.
Washington reports on Tricia Nixon’s wedding at the White House with brief remarks on guests, attire, and public reaction. The piece notes President Nixon’s composed, affectionate fathering and reflects on the ceremony’s sentimental, televised atmosphere amid political pressures.
A witty quip mocks a wolf in sheep's clothing praising synthetic fashion over thrift. It reflects a playful stance on appearances and virtue, noting thrift once valued as virtue rather than achievement.
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