Authority and democracy in modern life
Guest editorial argues that authority must be balanced among individual, state, and divine power. It rejects absolute government or absolute individualism and endorses a democratic system that places God as highest authority while recognizing delegated, self, and supreme powers. The piece calls for reinterpretation of democracy and safeguarding personal rights within communal order.
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Thomas Paine
United States
God
Unuil
M. Graham Clark
School of
Yarbrough Outlook on Nixon Presidency and Congress
Senator Yarbrough outlines the 1969 Nixon era with a Democratic Senate, 13 freshmen, and three open chairs. He calls for bipartisanship, preserving Kennedy Johnson programs like Medicare, and tackling Vietnam, nonproliferation, crime, poverty, farming prosperity, education, transport, housing, and conservation.
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Senate
Carl Hayden
Appropriation
Lister Hill
Labor and Public Welfare
Post Office and Civil Service
Congress
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
John
Texas Liquor Education Letters Target Mexican Visitors
The Texas Liquor Control Board plans a public information push to deter illegal importation. Letters at common tourist spots will remind travelers they may bring back only one quart of liquor per 30 days and face a 42 cent tax per quart. The law also bans possession of any liquor container under a half pint and prohibits mini bottles as souvenirs.
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Mexico
Texas
Forum on Problems of the Aging Co-Sponsored by Richard White
In El Paso last week Richard C White co sponsored with local groups a forum on aging. The talk highlighted over 20 million Americans over 65 and outlined federal state and local actions including the Older Americans Act and amendments. The discussion noted progress since 1965 with funding and programs for medical care insurance and training while promoting employment and anti discrimination for older citizens.
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White
el Paso
United States
Congress
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
House
Senate
Congressmn
Richard C, White
Letters Editor Pecos thanks for a wonderful year
Angela Harry writes to Pecos residents thanking them for hospitality and kindness during her yearlong stay. She expresses deep appreciation, memories of friendships, and hopes to return someday, leaving Pecos as a second home.
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Pecos
Angela Harry
Texas Liquor Board to Hear Rules on Private Clubs
The Texas Liquor Control Board will hold a public hearing here on November 25 to discuss proposed new rules for private clubs including a rule mandating permanent recorded memberships. Jim D. Wollers of Beaumont will succeed Leon Douglas as state attorney in the Court of Criminal Appeals when Douglas moves to a judgeship in January.
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Texas Liquor Control Board
Jim D. Wollers
Beaumont
Leon Douglas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Douglas
Lighter Side Of Washington Reflections From Kathy White
Kathy White notes the Texas State Society reception for Mrs Lyndon Johnson at the Smithsonian and the Potomac island named in her honor. She observes Washington life during a government transition and reflects on how public attention affects presidential children.
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West
Texas
Dulles
Washington
Southwest
Texas State Society
Lyndon Johnson
Smithsonian
Mrs. Johnson
Potomac
Labor backed bill boosts Texas workers benefits in reform plan
A tripartite pact among AFL-CIO Texas Manufacturers Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association outlines a workmen's compensation reform to raise maximum weekly benefits from 35 to 49 dollars, extend coverage to government workers, and add pre hearing conferences while reducing delays. Employers face higher premiums about 36 million annually, and government payrolls would rise 2 to 3 percent in tax cost. officials foresee city and county opposition.
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Texas
Afl-Cio
Texas Manufacturers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Chamber Of Commerce Holds Business Meeting
The Pecos chamber board held its regular meeting November 19 approving a sign inviting sulphur workers to live in Pecos to be placed between Orla and the Duval site. The Agriculture Division outlined plans for February 21 agriculture meeting with experts on Reeves County economy.
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Pecos
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Orla
Duval
Agriculture Division
Reeves County
Foster
Hefner
Daniel
Mitchell
Brownlee
Merchants Division
Gann
Final Game of Season Pits Eagles Against Monahans
The article details the Eagles and Monahans final season game setup with listed players at positions on offense and defense. It notes key personnel including coach, players progressing to varsity, and a ceremony with Dr Harold Lane and Jack S Josey. It also recounts McDonald Observatory’s history and the 107 inch telescope construction.
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Eagles
Monahans
Harold Lane
Jack S. Josey
Board of
Regents
Anthony Bertasius
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fort Davis
McDonald Obsevatory
W. J. M.donald
Lamar County
University of Chicago
McDonald
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Congressman Richard White
Industrial Accident Board
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Naylor
Pecos United Fund
F. H. Ryan
Goon
Danny Rodriguez
David Bradley
Charles Lee
Hill Glover
Felix Urais
Ted Medanich
Woody Phillips
Tom Segalia
Todd Avery
Segulia
Avery
Medanich
Jim Moorman
Charlie Wein
Biff Johnson
Arias
Jack Davis
Leslie Harris
Ronnie Kirkwood
Bobby Ephriam
Mike Glenn
Pegos Enterprise
Nuepeaueatners Pecos Enterprise, Inc
Orb Rowden
Avgour
South Cedar Street
Carrier Bay
Ey Faepr
Girl In the Dark
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