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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
9
The page presents editorials and comments arguing freedom as a universal gift from the Creator and as a personal duty to exercise self-control. It reflects the newspaper’s stance on liberty and individual rights with a tone typical of mid 20th century editorials.
A May 14 UPI dispatch from Da Nang reports a so called smashing victory evacuating the Kham Duc camp while nine aircraft were lost and many Americans and Vietnamese perished. Critics call the claim misleading as North Vietnamese forces surrounded the camp and outwitted allied officials.
University of Michigan researchers analyzed over 1000 native-born Detroit males to classify friendships as interlocking or radial. Interlocking nets link many friends with similar backgrounds, while radial patterns show independence, broader social reach, and political independence. The study aims to reveal how isolation and integration arise across ethnic groups.
A reader asks six points about contracts including what makes a contract valid and if it can be broken morally. The response argues a contract is an agreement between parties, invalid if force or fraud removes true consent, and that the US Constitution is not a contract because broad consent from all taxpayers is lacking.
An archival U S embassy 1944 report excerpt suggests Chinese Communists mix Marxist dogma with pragmatism, emphasizing nationalism and gradual reform. The piece argues 24 years later such optimistic expert judgment in Vietnam risks repeating. warns U S policy must understand Ho Chi Minh and his advisers without illusions.
Reports depict growing underground movements in Saigon and Washington shaping shadow governments to press for peace with Hanoi and end U S backing in Vietnam. West Berlin student groups plan a August People’s Congress to trigger turmoil used to justify Soviet moves.
A proposal by Rep James V Smith to require the Budget Bureau to issue a monthly income and expense statement for the federal government gains broad backing from independent businessmen. Polls show strong approval with 67 percent in favor, 22 percent opposed, and 11 percent undecided.
A satirical snippet critiques living within income, expert advice, and social quirks. It pokes at a gabby neighbor who pretends banking knowledge, a swami charging for readings, and a stressed shopper with many kids. It ends with a quirky fortune cookie line.
The May 22 Almanac highlights key dates across centuries including 1819 Savannah leaving Savannah for Liverpool as the first transatlantic steamship voyage, 1802 Martha Washington death, Burr treason trial in 1807, 1918 German raid on Paris, 1924 Leopold and Loch arrest for a murder, 1943 dissolution of the Communist International, and 1977 Truman Doctrine funding Greece and Turkey.
Five years ago on May 22, 1963 the Odessa College yearbook The Branding Iron was to be distributed this week with Christine Sawyer of Goldsmith serving as book editor.
Ten years ago on May 22 1958 Loretta King was installed as major of the Odessa College Las Senoritas de las Rosas. Twenty years ago on May 22 1948 Jean Barion had returned from Abilene where she spent the weekend visiting friends.
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Fragmentary notes reflect a discussion about burnt offerings and ancient practices. The text also mentions a deanery and local neighbors, with references to evenings and windows, implying a casual or observational local piece.
A list of lawmakers with addresses in Washington and Texas districts. Includes Sen Ralph W Yarbo and Sen John G Tower, Rep Richard C White, Rep D C Fisher, Rep Ace Pickens, Rep Richard C Slack, and Sen Dorsey Hardeman. Addresses note Senate and House office buildings in Washington and city locations in Odessa Pecos San Angelo.
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