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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1978

Page

3

Place to Live Capsule Policy Editorial

The American argues for voluntary spending of earnings over involuntary distribution, asserting long term satisfaction. The piece invites reproduction of editorials from The Odessa American with proper credit.

Odessa American

Flint United Way plan shows employees leading fund drive

A Flint Michigan driven United Way model gives employees a voice in fundraising by forming employee chosen committees to raise funds and recruit volunteers. The approach eliminates management coercion and has boosted Flint giving from 1.9 million in 1973 to 3.8 million last year, with nationwide pilot tests planned across 15 cities.

United Way Flint Mich Flint United Way Group

One-Issue Voters and the Civics of This Era

In a satirical essay, the author critiques politicians who pander with a bouquet of views or a beef auction approach. He notes rising one issue voting, voter alienation, and heightened political vigilance amid direct mail tactics, arguing the public’s cynicism grows as elections loom.

New York Vance Hartke Indiana Sen. Hartke Barry Goldwater George McGovern Nelson Rockefeller Gosh Nineveh Tyre Congress White House America

Inflation in One Page reasoning from Hazlitt essay

Jack Mabley outlines Henry Hazlitt's Inflation in One Page with six core points. He argues inflation stems from excessive money supply and unbalanced budgets, rejects cost push, notes price controls harm, links unemployment to wage dynamics, and urges a balanced budget before elections for Congress and Senate.

Henry Hazlitt Hazlitt New York Times Newsweek Barron's House of Representatives Senate

One Issue Voting and the Humphrey Hawkins Bill

A critical look at the Humphrey Hawkins measure from the 95th Congress. The piece argues the bill, though framed as bold, merely creates a yearly debate without real tools to hit goals. It highlights critiques by Byrd and Tower and traces the bill’s evolution from 1975 to its final form.

Washington Humphrey- Hawkins Virginia Harry F. Byrd Humphrey Hawkins John Tower Texas Hubert Humphrey Augustus Hawkins Humphrey Capitol Hill Black Caucus Sierra Club League of Women’s Voters American Jewish Congress Banking Committee Congress Humphrey-Hawkins Senate Robert Byrd Carter

Maximilian I of Bavaria 1825 death record

Maximilian I, king of Bavaria, died in 1825. Britannica mentions his death and reign in early 19th century European history.

Maximilian I Bavaria

Kremlin target Brzezinski sparks new Cold War flare

Kremlin and CPUSA launched a propaganda campaign against Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter's national security adviser, with evidence turned to the White House by Justice Department investigators. The effort portrays Brzezinski as a warmonger, aiming to undermine him amid budget battles and White House concerns over Soviet influence.

Washington Zbigniew Brzezinski Carter Moscow U.S. Communist Party CPUSA Soviet Union Communist Party New York City White House Justice Department Brzezinski Daily Worker Kremlin Africa Washington-Peking Diktat END Ital Joseph Califano Health, Education and Welfare Patricia Harris Housing and Urban Development Califano Harris Office of Management and Budget OMB

Brinksmanship term coined by Adlai Stevenson in 1956

The historian notes that Adlai Stevenson coined the term brinkmanship in 1956 to describe policies pushing nations to the edge of war. It also mentions the Hudson's Bay Company being incorporated in 1670 by royal charter to trade in areas draining into Hudson Bay.

Adlai Stevenson The Hudson's Bay Co Hudson Bay

Crossword Clues Puzzle Teaser

Classic mystery of clues spans topics from health plants to celestial terms. Includes entries like San Clemente name Yorkshire area and Muse of history with wordplay on yield and tiny things. Solving reveals a hidden theme across routes from ancient to modern tokens.

San Clemente Yorkshire Area Ryan Shylock Tom

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