Freedom Newspaper Philosophy Note from Permian Basin
The Odessa American proclaims a dedication to freedom and self control as guiding principles. It frames freedom as a divine gift and a responsibility, aligning with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Tobacco ad ban a murky plan
A seven member group led by Rep. Mike Synar seeks a complete ban on tobacco promotion across all media and sponsorships. The author argues the move tramples free speech and questions linking past ads bans to broader rights. The piece urges eradicating subsidies instead of restricting speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Synar
D-Okla
Synar
Congress
Barbecue Marks Opening of Burnet Masonic Hall in 1853
On this date in 1853 a large barbecue celebrated Burnet Texas’s first Masonic Hall. The event honors early Texas revolutionaries including Stephen Austin Sam Houston and James Fannin who were prominent Masons.
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Burnet
Texas
Stephen Austin
Sam Houston
James Fannin
June 24 History Highlights and Landmark Moments
On June 24 1997 explorer John Cabot on a voyage for England sighted land in present day Canada marking the first recorded discovery of North America. In 1647 Margaret Brent a niece of Lord Baltimore challenged the Maryland Assembly demanding a seat and vote and was ejected.
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North America
John Cabot
England
Canada
Margaret Brent
Lord Baltimore
Maryland Assembly
Inventor Faces Uphill Battle Over Revolutionary Energy Machine
Kilpatrick discusses Joe Newman’s energy motor, court orders, and a forthcoming National Bureau of Standards test due June 26. Backers claim a revolution in energy. critics call the device a hoax or perpetual motion. The case mirrors early Wright brothers patent scrutiny and highlights a tense science policy debate.
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Joe Newman
National Bureau of Standards
Congress
Newman
Patent and Trademark Office
PTO
Robert E. Hebner
Bureau of Standards
Court of Appeals
Federal Circuit
Pauline Newman
Mississippi
U.s.district Court
Thomas P. Jackson
Harvard Law
Jackson
William Schuyler
The
Schuyler
District Court
Bureau
Patent Office
Wright Brothers
Farmers find profit in new crop in Wayne County Georgia
Harvey notes Southeast Georgia Farms pivots from corn and tobacco to cucumbers peppers and squash. Joe Collins forms a corporation with local professionals and a Florida broker to market irrigated produce from one hundred acres. Migrant help, a new pack house, and irrigation finance aim to restore the farm.
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Joe Collins
Wayne County
Georgia
Collins
Joe
James Harper
Harper
CPA
Florida
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
New York City
Grump and the Maine voting on pornography and guns
Royko of the Chicago Tribune presents a dialogue where a conservative friend denounces pornography and supports gun rights while ignoring censorship debates. The exchange contrasts gun laws with bans on sexually explicit material and ends with a sharp jab about Russia and censorship.
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Maine
Grump
National Rifle Association
Playboy
Penthouse
Seka
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