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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1968
Page
2
The Odessa American editorial proclaims freedom as self-control grounded in moral guides and independence. It urges readers to understand the Ten Commandments and independence to preserve liberty, promoting self-reliance and responsible daily living as essential to personal growth.
A critical view of postwar U.S. labor policy argues unions gained power with the NLRB, enabling government intrusion into private firms. It details the proposed Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1868 and its feared reach over all business operations, penalties, and potential for political leverage against firms. The piece critiques enforcement, safety policing, and possible abuses by the labor secretary to influence bargaining and plant operations, citing Willard Wirtz and AFL-CIO leader George Meany.
The Odessa American presents a reader question about special elections, their use to push bond issues and tax overrides, and whether they reflect the majority will. The answer argues that even if few turn out, principles remain right or wrong regardless of turnout.
Today is Monday May 11 1968 the 134th day of the year with 932 days remaining. Notable events include the founding of Jamestown in 1607 the capture of Vienna in 1809 the 1846 war declaration in Congress and Churchill's famous wartime speech in 1940.
A Washington security warning spreads as Congress members urge constituents to avoid the capital amid the pending march. Senator Mundt and others stress danger from riots and fires post King assassination, urging people to cancel trips or leave families at home until the event ends.
Candid commentary urges U.S. candidates to visit Laos to witness the Laos struggle against North Vietnamese influence. The piece notes growing Lao resistance, internal reforms, and a rising will to fight, with officials acknowledging a need to purge incompetent leaders and armaments. The writer cites Lao optimism as soldiers gain local support despite superior North Vietnamese forces.
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A Washington letter column recounts reader letters defending Texas pride amid jokes about Texas influence. Frank E. McGrady of Arlington notes a U S Capitol elevator ride with Senator Tower and a Texan warning that LBJ’s exit may end Texas prominence. The White House Correspondents Association dinner, expected to be Texas flavored, features Richard Pryor as host and Jim Cullum’s Happy Jazz Band for a festive Texas style evening.
In a quirky humor column readers are teased about misheard phrases and slang. The piece features playful wordplay centered on a character named Gwendolyn and a robin as a metaphor, delivering light entertainment and local wit.
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