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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1968
Page
4
The Odessa American proclaims itself an independent Freedom newspaper urging equal rights under God and duty to preserve liberty. It calls on readers to understand and apply moral guides from the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence in daily living.
Congress may curb the 1970 census questions. Rep. Betts proposes seven mandatory items name and address relation to head sex date of birth race marital status and visitors plus a voluntary form. He argues a $100 fine or 60 days in jail for noncompliance is excessive and unnecessary.
A critique of greed in U S political and economic life noting Lincoln on patronage and post offices and tracing modern greed through tax and spending. It argues greed fuels insolvency rising living costs high taxes and eroding pension and insurance values amid soaring interest rates.
May 25 1963 Gary Brooks son of Joe Brooks 3212 Pleasant suffered painful injuries when kicked by a horse while playing. The item notes past incidents and local club activity including a high school football game.
An Anaheim Bulletin critique argues TV analysts misinterpret riot scenes in Washington and other cities. It contends burning homes were not by victims but by insurrectionists aiming to intimidate the 90 percent, with troops failing to protect Negro victims and the White House bearing responsibility.
Today May 25 1968 marks the 146th day of the year with 220 remaining. Notable events include the 1787 Philadelphia drafting of the U S Constitution and births and speeches spanning Emerson Adams and other figures across 1830s to 1960s, plus early telegraph dispatch milestones and international conferences.
Kennedy aides press a conservative appeal to Southern legislators to tilt toward him in November. Hollings in South Carolina weighs support as Shields outlines strategy to attract liberal and conservative voters. Kennedy plans transport offers, fundraising help, and select public engagements to win delegates in Alabama Florida Georgia and more. Rockefeller campaign coordinator Pearson counsels delaying farm policy until after the Miami convention.
The piece surveys civil rights legislation from Truman to 1968, quizzes on open housing and voting rights, and notes Nixon Rockefeller delegate maneuvers. It cites Truman Eisenhower Kennedy Johnson eras, open housing provisions, and the 1968 law's scope across education housing and employment. It also covers GOP leadership efforts and Democratic fundraising appeals.
Washington debates whether to resume military aid to Greece amid a Greek junta and a rising Eastern Mediterranean crisis. Clifford argues for lifting the embargo only after democratic reforms, while Kaufsenbach and others resist. The issue ties to Vietnam talks, Turkey as sole eastern Mediterranean ally, and growing Soviet influence. Pakistan cancels U S air base near Peshawar, signaling friction with Washington as North Vietnam talks loom.
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