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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1972
Page
5
Mrs Green attacks busing over cost, arguing it diverts funds from reading support and smaller class sizes. She questions money alone improving quality, citing DC as an example. The piece notes shifting emphasis to teaching methods, open classrooms, and Montessori as teachers push for reforms.
Dr. F A Harper contrasts political and non-political business methods arguing that taxpayer-funded government ventures breed inefficiency. He jokes about drastic, impractical punishment ideas for officeholders, cites historical schemes, and notes a San Francisco teacher's plan to curb campaigning. He suggests making office positions less attractive while acknowledging Vietnam losses and George Wallace’s assassination attempt context.
Almanac note marks June 24 as day 176 of 1972 with historical milestones from 1948 Berlin Blockade to 1947 Taft Hartley Act. Birthdays include Jack Dempsey and John Ciardi. thought for today quotes a Bible line about spirit and flesh.
Squash bugs derive their name from feeding on squash gourds and related plants. The world's oldest Christian church is Qual'at es Salihiye in eastern Syria, dating from A.D. 232.
Inside Washington reports Frank Mankiewicz, McGovern's national campaign coordinator, is the favored choice for Democratic national chairman. Public signals show no official selection while rivals vie for influence. O'Brien neutrality, Harriman oppose McGovern, and a Taft Hartley Act anniversary notes show labor reform mood.
The piece argues that the U S Constitution must be saved and the Republic preserved. It claims liberty and prosperity come from the Constitution and faith, not geography or luck, and urges public organization to defend freedom and truth amid critical views of past governments.
A witty column notes couples claim 30 years of harmony, suggesting either rarity or memory lapses. It jests that potato salad blends nostalgia with potatoes, and playfully spoils the best joke after hearing it.
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Washington voices warn that disillusionment fuels demand for leaders who deliver on promises. The piece cites rising expectations, overpromising by politicians, and the danger of backing a candidate like George McGovern if he cannot meet lofty hopes. It notes impatience and demand for immediate results.
Looking back ten years ago on June 24 1962 Odessa division of Western Oxygen Inc plans to begin operation of a new 31 million plant on July 4 Aaron Speedy Braswell executive vice president confirms the schedule reflecting the firm’s expansion in the region as of that date.
Twenty years ago on June 24 1952 Odessa College announced its entry in the fifth annual Miss West Texas pageant to be held July 4 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The college’s candidate was Thelma Jo Lancaster.
The local draft board announced that men who were married before December 8, 1941, are not to be drafted for the present at least. This brief directive sets the exemption scope pending further guidance.
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