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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
4
The Odessa American and MDG Independent Freedom Newspapers advocate that men are endowed with freedom by God not government. Freedom means self control and living by moral tenets. The piece urges readers to promote freedom and help others see its benefits to reach their potential in harmony with moral law.
The piece argues the United Nations is ineffective for curbing Soviet aggression citing Czechoslovakia and Rhodesia while urging U.S. withdrawal. It then details Kitsap High School in Port Orchard Washington replacing federal hot lunch aid with an automat, showing far less waste and tripled cafeteria use, concluding with a free market education hypothesis and self sustaining school services.
A Washington report warns the Kremlin has massed naval and air power in the Mediterranean and Egypt to threaten Yugoslavia and Romania. It notes 2000-plus Soviet airmen in Egypt, naval forces under Egyptian flags, and the potential for Israel to restrain retaliation. The piece cites political pressure to sell F-4 Phantoms to Israel and recalls Tito's defiance of Stalin as a cautionary contrast.
Almanac roundup highlights past historical moments on this date from 1822 Brazilian independence to 1949 dam and bank loan developments. It notes Port Moresby actions in 1942 and various 20th century events, including WWII era troop movements and political arrests, framed as a chronological recap.
A reader letter from L Harris of Bartlesville Oklahoma criticizes U S bombing in Vietnam as excessive and costly. The writer argues the Johnson administration avoids strategic bombing seen as acceptable against Germany and Japan, asking why results are disappointing and accusing leaders of risking lives and resources to promote a flawed plan.
The document portrays Abe Fortas as a controversial figure linked to Democratic activism and alleged Communist connections. It discusses Fortas's reported roles in political groups, his stance on security programs, and claims about his defense of Communist allies, alongside references to his long career and proximity to Lyndon Johnson. The piece paints a partisan, accusatory portrait of Fortas amid debates on his fitness for the Supreme Court.
A television comedian is clarified as not being a nitwit but a wit with a sharper punchline. The remark underscores playful language use around a familiar performer and their on air persona.
Leon Dennen argues Moscow faces challenge from Tito and nonaligned states as Prague reforms threaten Soviet control. Conference in Belgrade in 1969 aims to curb Soviet influence in Czechoslovakia and the Middle East, signaling a split within communist unity and a potential peaceful counterbalance.
Five years ago on September 7 1963 Community Chest president Joe Hodges and campaign chairman J L Dusty Rhoades urged leaders to push the current funds drive over the top. Dr Charles B Lambeth Odessa pediatrician spoke at the Texas Association for Retarded Children annual meeting.
A cryptic crossword item lists clues including Kang of Siam and Puccini heroin theme. Other entries include words meaning trend vocabulary, more difficult, impediment and items describing packed away.
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