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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
5
Treyodessa American declares a newspaper mission to inform readers so they can promote Freedom and inspire others. It argues that true freedom comes from self control and moral action aligned with a guiding commandment and ends with a note permitting reproduction with credit.
Opinion piece questions the idea that government acts as a single entity and argues that only individuals in power can think. It contends government direction shifts from events rather than deliberate consensus and warns readers to temper expectations of elected authorities.
Almanac notes May 10 1971 as the 130th day with 235 left. Key past events include the 1889 Ogden golden spike, Vespucci's first voyage in 1497, Allen's 1775 capture of Ft. Ticonderoga, Irwinville 1863, Alsace-Lorraine 1871, WWII Belgium invasion 1940s, Hess in Scotland 1941, Johnson Asian tour ten years earlier, Mao photo claims five years prior, and Reuther plane crash a year ago. Birthdays include Fred Astaire and Nancy Walker. Thought cites J P Morgan quote.
Ten years ago on May 10 1961 Odessa College prepared a new nursing program to address nurse shortages. Mrs Catherine Howland directed the program aiming to help alleviate the shortage. The item notes the date and people involved.
Bruce Biossat reports that rival West and East West Berlin proposals lack substantive common ground. Western diplomats view Moscow's March 26 draft as uncompromising and unsignable, seeking to curb West German political activity in West Berlin and restrict actions harmful to the Soviet Union.
The article discusses Western concessions in Berlin talks amid Moscow’s stance on censoring West Berlin media and managing political activity. It notes the Egypt aid via a Russian airlift, shifts in East German relations, and Brandt’s fragile stance. It also covers Sabry’s ouster in Egypt, Sadat’s leadership, and the new Arab federation shaping Egypt’s stance in the region.
Nuclear tension and China policy dominate Washington talk as Peking radio denounces U S moves toward UN entry for the People's Republic. Officials weigh risks of recognizing Beijing versus Taipei, with Chiang Kai-shek's regime possibly walking out if two Chinas stance is pursued.
In Egypt Sadat replaces vice president Ali Sabry with a pro Soviet backer amid talks of peace with Israel. Sabry, long tied to Nasser, carried Russian ties and influence at Ai Gomhuriya. Sadat's purge signals firm governance and momentum toward his peace plan despite military and civilian opposition. Grass Roots Independence, Kansas notes elections as a crucial citizen duty and urges serious turnout to uphold representative government.
A fragmentary notice outlines letter submission rules for space permitting. It calls for letters with signatures and addresses, suggests a maximum of three words for the name, and requires constructive timely content. Personal attacks are prohibited from publication.
Morvis R. Smith Jr thanks E. H. Hendrick Dr. Bill Melton and O. R. Clements for bold political moves. He praises efforts restoring faith in elected officials and urges county commissioners to emulate, warning a golf course project against voter wishes would earn a poor reputation.
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