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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1968
Page
3
A May 20 1968 editorial argues all men are equally endowed with freedom by the Creator not government and urges readers to study the Ten Commandments Golden Rule and the Declaration to preserve liberty. The piece promotes personal responsibility in daily living and moral guidance as a path to fuller human potential.
Barron's May 6 editorial satire criticizes Nelson Rockefeller and New York State, arguing heavy taxation, protracted deficit finance, and a swelling state bureaucracy have worsened with his leadership. It warns Rockefeller’s presidential bid could threaten the nation as it decries welfare spending and lack of taxpayer control.
A Wall Street Journal excerpt notes Russians visiting Valletta faced price refusals and currency questions aboard a ship. The piece argues U S inflation and spending impair confidence in the dollar abroad, warning Americans may soon face similar issues.
Question Box asks why moderators avoid discussing unions while unions wield power over radio staff. Answer notes radio is largely unionized, fines for strikes hit higher paid reporters, and fairness doctrine favors government aligned powers. Recommends Tibor Machan article “One-Sided Fairness” in Barons.
May 20 1968 marks the 141st day of the year with 225 days left. Notable events include Lindbergh’s 1927 solo flight, Lincoln’s Homestead Act signing in 1862, North Carolina secession vote of 1861, Kennedy's 1962 Medicare push, and a 1958 to 1968 span of international and domestic news.
Readable fragments indicate 111 Peter High School seniors are set to receive diplomas Wednesday May 1963. The brief notes mention bacx hive years ago and foetal text but core fact shows graduation ceremony approaching with students named or tied to the school.
Ten years ago on May 20, 1953 Jamie Holcomb led Permian Players in the final production of At War With The Army at the Playhouse. Cast and crew celebrated the closing run with audiences praising the show and Holcomb’s standout performance.
Twenty years ago on May 20 1948 Mikes Lions will sponsor the P Misstrel Friday night as a community entertainment event featuring local talents and a charity component for neighborhood families.
President Johnson stalls on Justice Department push to indict former Representative Adam Clayton Powell on misused funds. Vinson urged indictment after FBI and grand jury probes. Powell faces charges of misappropriation, improper salary payments to his wife, and travel misuse. House actions and political fallout color a volatile national scene in a period of unrest.
In the office a new eco-worker vows to act once a fresh supply of co arrives. A longtime critic of the home team bemoans a poor game. A boy grows by shedding the urge to play with dolls as he ages.
Crossword puzzle item features numbered clues including 62 Chinese island 63 Synthetic fabric 64 Reporter's job 1 Hardwood tree 2 South Dakota.
Chicago column analyzes Vice President Humphrey’s plan to win the Democratic nomination by controlling five key state delegations New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan and Illinois totaling 541 votes. It notes risks from Paris talks with Hanoi domestic riots and possible LBJ endorsement, plus Kennedy’s primaries and Daley’s fence sitters.
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