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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1972

Page

3

Assassination and Politics in the Machiavellian Light

The text analyzes assassination as a tool for power, linking it to political ruthlessness and the Mafia-like mindset. It argues that power, not life, motivates ruthless leaders, and compares public panic after assassination to a drowning man grasping at a straw. It concludes with Truman’s remark on handling heat in politics.

Harry Truman

Wiretaps Rise Sharply in 1971 Across Agencies

Congressional Quarterly reports from the Administrative Office of the U S Courts show a 36 percent rise in court approved wiretaps and bugs from 1970 to 1971. There were 794 taps by federal, state, and local authorities, with New York leading at 246. Total intercepts reached 497,131, yielding 306,665 incriminating findings and 2,802 arrests, at a total cost of about 3.34 million dollars. Most intercepts occurred in houses and apartments, with typical durations up to 30 days plus extensions.

Barry Polsky Congressional Quarterly Washington Court Congress Administrative Office U.S

McGovern Faces Jewish Vote Challenge in New York Primary

McGovern campaign insiders concede he may struggle with Jewish voters in New York City and Brooklyn Bronx districts where support for Israel is strong. They fear losses in California foreshadowed tougher results in New York, prompting renewed emphasis on Israel in public and private messaging during a late campaign push.

Washington George McGovern New York New York City Brooklyn The Bronx McGovern Israel Senate Richard Kleindienst

Railroads in modern era face regulation dispute says Osborn

Nashville comments by Louisville and Nashville Railroad president Osborn argue railroads must operate as private businesses with freedom in rate making to prevent nationalization. He cites Europe’s rail systems and UK experiences, opposing 19th century regulatory constraints while urging policy relief and deregulation to boost freight efficiency.

Nashville Tenn Prime F. Osborn Louisville & Nashville Railroad Osborn Penn-Central Congress Everone United States Great Britain Britain Henry Hazlitt Europe

Kissinger Enters Politics With Md Senator Dinner

In Washington Kissinger, a key Nixon adviser, spoke at a Maryland Republican dinner backing Sen. Charles Mathias. He denied seeking congressional support for SALT, while White House interest in Mathias drew attention amid past votes against ABM and court nominees. Nixon aims to rally diverse support for arms agreements and policy unity.

Washington Henry Kissinger White House John Mitchell Citizens Kissinger Tokyo Cockeysville Charles McD. Mathias R-Md Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mathias White House Palace Baltimore County Spiro Agnew Sen. Mathias G. Harrold Carswell Clement F. Haynsworth Jr Supreme Court Maryland Nixon

Almanac Highlights Historic Dates for June 19 1972

On June 19, 1819 the SS Savannah completed the first Atlantic steamship crossing arriving in Liverpool. Other notes include Roanoke’s failed 1586 settlement, 1754 Albany congress on colonial defense, Maximilian’s 1867 execution, Black Hole of Calcutta, 1862 anti slavery act, Rosenbergs’ 1953 execution, and brief anniversaries plus birthdays and a thought for today.

Associated Press Savannah Liverpool England Roanoke Island N.C América Albany N.Y Maximilian of Mexico India Calcutta U.S Ethel and Julius Rosenberg New York Sing Sing

Savings Association Plans Second Story Addition

Looking Back reports Savings Association at 801 North Texas expanding office space by one third with a 2200 square foot second story addition costing 50000 dollars.

Some Savings Association North Texas

Odessa contractor withdraws from County Commissioner race

J. B. Etheredge, a building contractor from Odessa, today announced his withdrawal from the race for Ector County Commissioner Precinct 3.

J. B. Etheredge Odessa Ector County

Odessa to Open Downtown USO Clubroom

Thirty years ago on June 19 1942 Odessa announced a downtown USO clubroom to be operated by a representative of the national organization. Joe J Schuler named director of the local club.

Odessa USO Joe J. Schuler

Crossword Puzzle Clues 33 to 37 and more

A compact list of crossword clues includes 33 34 35 36 41 medicinally Arabian gulf Chinese island Block up Colorful plants compound Lake Balkhash tributary 42 Indian tribe 43 Soared 44 Belittles 46 Quivering 48 Down with French 49 Lawrence's alias 50 Carve 53 Premonition 54 Farr animal 57 Ruined prospects 3 61 Poker term 25 Cupid 26 Mad 27 Roman official 28 Worth 29 Mantles 30 Turn of phrase 31 Cowboy gear 32 Asiatic chieftain 37 W W II

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