Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.

Weekly newspaper reports on church and community events, civil rights, political races, educational changes, and the job market. Regular feature highlights famous African Americans in history. Includes editorial.

This essay explores the question of what role does the public play in the operations of government, especially considering the bureaucracy of a democratic government.

This investigation into local government and politics surrounding the liquor question significantly unveils the turmoil within a community over an issue of intense interest, It illustrates how a gap in legislation enabled subversion of incorporation laws and violation of the majority will by a small but determined group. The pressures and tactics used by both opposing interests in this crisis reveal misuse of the law, possible pay-offs, secret meetings of public bodies, and other illicit occurrences. More importantly, it demonstrates the respect well-meaning citizens have for established law and order. Both sides fought hard for their interests and beliefs, but when appeals had been made to the highest authority, and the ultimate decision had been rendered, then all adherents accepted the reality of the situation, and co-exist on increasingly friendly terms.

A letter written to Omar Burleson from T. N. Carswell, dated August 2, 1967. Carswell endorses Howard Caldwell in his application for work with the U. S. Government. He describes the family background and work ethics of Caldwell and expresses his appreciation to Omar for his offer to help.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated August 8, 1967. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding Howard Caldwell which enabled him to make a more personal intervention in Caldwell's behalf regarding application to A.I.D. United States Agency for International Development.