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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1971

Page

5

Census Forms Stir Debates Across Nations and People

The article reviews objections to census data use, citing three main camps: Libertarian fears of government snooping, constitutional questions about mandatory responses, and religious objections. It notes English and Northern Ireland reactions, legal arguments about enumeration versus taxation, and biblical references to censuses led by David and Moses.

Britain United Secretary of Commerce U.S Congress Merce Department England United Press International North Ireland

This Day In History May 8 1971 Almanac Highlights

Historic notes span years from 1779 to 1958 includingPulaski action, Shepard space flight, and Truman broadcast. Mentions Lima Peru visit by Nixon and European WWII end, plus a 1846 Mexican War battle and Martinique eruption toll.

Associated Pressj Coral Sea Richard Nixon Lima Peru Harry S. Truman Astronauta Alan B. Shepard Jr Europe Ledal Hernando de Soto U.S Mississippi River Roads Memphis Tennnam Hanoi Casimir Pulaski Charleston S.C New York Wall Street Palo Alto Tex Martinique Shimself Henry Home

Abortion Trade Expands In New York City

A Chicago Tribune Washington Report notes abortions have grown into a multimillion-dollar business in New York City. The piece cites Madison Avenue advertising, 10,000 abortions in NYC in early 1960s, varying reporting to agencies, and rising private costs. It discusses placement services, physician advertising bans, and public hospital shares.

Chicago Tribune Washington New York City Madison Avenue Bureau of Maternity Services New York Jean Pakler City Bureau of Maternity Services

Abortion Debate Sparks City Traffic Committee Note

Thirtieth anniversary 1941 text discusses a Texas Police association traffic committee, its formation, and a debate on abortion access. Proponents say indigent women can obtain abortions, while critics frame it as moral tragedy. The piece contrasts war casualties with unborn lives and reflects on governmental roles.

Texas Police City of Glaing

Fort Leavenworth Witnesses Enduring Army Tradition

Sensing The News recalls Fort Leavenworth as a crucible of U S Army history and leadership. It highlights the post’s role in training generals, from Little Bighorn to Vietnam, and notes the Command and General Staff College hosting officers from the United States and 30 allied nations.

Anthony Harrigan Southern States Industrial Council FT. Leavenworth Kan U.S West Point Henry Leavenworth Missouri River Ft. L Teavenworth California Orezon Terray Tavenworth Arms Department of the Missouri George Custer Little Big Horn Nebraska United States Douglas MacArthur Dwight Eisenhower George S. Patton U. S Command and ‘General Staff College Cme Leas Vietnam Smith Fr. Waeevenworth Army Command and General Sail College

Nobel prizes awarded in five categories

Nobel prizes are awarded in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. The list includes these five disciplines and notes the traditional fields honored by the Nobel awarding process.

Letters Welcome for Editor Space Guidelines

The notice requests letters to the editor with native address at the center, but names may be withheld on request. It states that letters must be cordial and avoid personal attacks or crude remarks to be considered for publication.

Youth vote reshapes 1972 election stakes

Pressure builds as New Jersey ratifies the 18 to 20 voting age and a flood of new voters looms. Democrats mobilize campus drives while Republicans seek virgin voters. Analysts note uncertainty in turnout and party influence amid youth political awakening.

Gardner New Jersey Hubert Humphrey Richard Nixon Phil Leib Democratic National Committee Seth Wnions Gallup Ed Muskie Ted Kennedy Humphrey Nixon White House Estes Park Colo Republican National Committee Franklyn Notziger National Committee Congress Leslie Smith Youth Citizenship Fund Leslie

The President's Own Marine Band Plays at White House

The US Marine Band known as The President's Own serves state functions at the White House. A historic inauguration by President Rutherford B. Hayes marks a noted event on the White House lawn.

White House Rutherford B. Hayes

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