Anniversary Reflections on Independence and Burke's Warnings
Sam Stewart cites Edmund Burke’s 1775 Conciliation with America speech as a warning that overbearing government actions and taxes can spark rebellion. The piece argues that true partnership, not coercion, shaped America’s birth and warns today’s leaders against expanding control and tribute.
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England
George III
America
Sam Stewart
United States of America
Stewart
Edmund Burke
Burke
May 2, 1972 in history highlights and birthdays
On May 2 dates include 1945 Berlin fall announced by Russians and Hudson's Bay Company charter in 1470. Also Stonewall Jackson death in 1863 misidentification, Oklahoma territory 1890, 1960 Germany labor ban by Adolph Hitler, and Caryl Chessman death in 1960. Birthdays mention Crosby and King Hussein of Jordan. Thought for today by James M Barrie.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hudson's Bay Company
England
Confederat
Stonewall Jackson
Unio
Chancellorsville
Adalf Hhuler
Germany
Caryl Chessman
Sar Quentin
Big Crosby
King Hussein
Jor
King Fersat
Iraq
James M. Barrie
Absentee votes total in recent primary election
The County Clerk Edna Smith reports 36 absentee ballots were cast in the Democratic and Republican primary. Also notes a 1982 hire of Dick G Pepin, 39, as Odessa's city manager.
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Edna Smith
Dick G Pepin
Odessa
City Attorney issues bicycle safety warning to riders
City Attorney Malveln McDonald announced a new warning. He said bicycle riders face the same rules as motorists they must stay off sidewalks and obey red lights and stop signs.
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Malveln McDonald
Democratic reforms boost participation in presidential selection
The piece notes large turnout in precinct caucuses across states and high delegate filing for the 1972 Democratic convention. It highlights gains in youth and minority representation on delegations, with Blacks and women improving but still below desired levels in many states.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
NEA
Democratic Party
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Washington State
Anzona
Towa
Georgia
Mississippi
Miami Beach
Srimary
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Nebraska
California
Arizona
Wisconsin
Florida
South Carolina
Iowa
Illinois
Flonda
Timais
Barbs and memory weave through a teacher’s reminiscence
An elderly voice recalls past fashions and evades a modern gaze. The piece reflects on education, youth culture, and the tension between old norms and new behaviors as a veteran observer considers what was once daring and what remains problematic.
Soviet Aid Push Deepens Cuban Economic Struggles
A DIA report says Fidel Castro's Cuba receives heavy Soviet aid totaling over $3 billion without improving conditions. Hundreds of Soviet advisers oversee key industries and a Moscow-Cuban cooperation commission coordinates vast construction, power, and transport projects, with debt lasting for generations.
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Moscow
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez
New Cooperation Commission
Havana
Cuba
DIA
Nixon seeks quick economy boost via front loaded federal spending
The article notes President Nixon aims to accelerate economic recovery by pushing front loaded spending in Pentagon Health Education and Welfare NASA and other large agencies to hit a booming economy by November 1972. It discusses Fed resistance Arthur Burns and the risk of inflation from rapid money supply growth and persistent budget deficits. It also touches on Cuba Soviet relations with critical quotes from a DIA report describing Cuban Soviet ties and leadership under Fidel and Raul Castro.
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Washington
Nixon
Pentagon
Health Education and Welfare
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
White House
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Anticpath
Jengih
Cavas
Russia
Cuba
Moscow
DIA
Two Man Race Emerges as Muskie Exits Presidential Field
Washington dispatch analyzes the impact of Ed Muskie quitting primaries on the 1972 race. It argues a Humphrey McGovern showdown is likely, with Muskie’s exit shaping the Democratic convention at Miami Beach and testing party unity under a two man contest.
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Washington
Ed Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
George Wallace
McGovern
Wallace
Humphrey
Mellovern
Hubert
Rtg
Nixon
Democratic Party
Lester Maddox
Maddox
Georgia
Miami Beach
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the Odessay American A Freedom Newspaper
Permian Basin
Odessa American
Alamac
H Veel'oz
Fidel Castro
Castro
Kremlin
Defense Intelligence Agency
U.S.S.R
Cromley
Johnson
Aow
Congress
Raul
Che Guevara
Castro Brothers
Donicos
Fidel
Dunister
Poland
Czechosiovatoa
Dante Fastel
D-Fly
Chawman
Abma
Senaet Arity
Caribbean
Russia Wal
Essory
Capitol Bistatt
Tedlewis
Chicago Tribune-Newerk News Syndicate
Barker's Pitch
Tailor’s Helper
Abby
Emin Fames
Jc Rept
Eis
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