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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
4
Public notice from Brownfield appears with address 409 W Hill Brownfield Texas 79314. Publication details list publisher Boy Scudday and editor Billie Norman plus subscription rates for carrier and mail orders.
Downtown Brownfield faces the same pressures as larger cities from nearby metro growth and modern shopping centers. A local merchant adds sidewalk carpeting and trees with a rest area to improve appeal, suggesting a modest, people centered approach that could spark broader urban renewal efforts.
A nostalgic catalog lists notable August moments from 1945 surrender of Japan and Potsdam warnings to the 1886 Charleston earthquake. It notes Truman and Churchill ultimatums, Hiroshima, Japan's surrender, Social Security's 1935 establishment, Huey Long's 1935 assassination, Columbus's 1492 voyage, and David Crockett's 1786 birth.
The piece argues the Soviet Union has not changed its aims as it asserts power in Czechoslovakia and expands influence in the Middle East. It links Cuba and Berlin crises to a broader pattern, warning of possible genocide or thermonuclear conflict if Western resolve wavers. It notes Soviet arms sales, bases, and political clout in Egypt, Syria, and Algeria, with Moshe Dayan citing Vietnam as a key factor shaping Kremlin decisions.
The letter critiques Soviet caution to Czechoslovakia about freedom and compares it to Johnson grass spreading. It jokes about Texas farm equipment and contemplates Congress turnover and voter mood. It notes Reagan and Rockefeller divorces affecting women voters and cites equal divorce rates by gender.
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Commentary argues Supreme Court refusals on obscene films shape Senate views amid confirmation hearings. It critiques FTC stamp rulings and cautions against misreading foreign aid by blaming cultural habits of Asian nations, noting graft and laziness among officials and populations.
A column arguing that sensationalist critics misrepresent Anglo-Saxon Protestants as oppressors. It defends WASP majorities as historically foundational, noting minorities gain opportunities yet some writers attack them and claim oppression. The piece cautions against division, urging acknowledgment of equal justice.
Roy Scudday recommends a round trip from Carlsbad through Guadalupe Mountains to El Paso and Juarez, then a return via Alamogordo Cloudcroft and White Sands. The piece praises El Paso, Juarez, Cloudcroft, and the region’s scenery, history, and entertainment opportunities, noting travel distances and attractions.
A column argues that a small but vocal portion of youth causes much noise while most youths are well behaved and capable. It notes young people have advantages like television, fast transport, and higher living standards that could help them achieve significant future goals.
Kenneth H. Yoakum requests help locating his grandfather Elijah Oscar Yoakum known as Bud Yoakum. He was a one foot crippled horse trader who lived in Texas in the early days and traveled extensively. He asks readers to contact 1029 Alice Avenue Ukiah California 95482 if they have information.
Longtime central press columnist notes President Johnsen Jr will soon leave office as the longest lameduck in modern history. Routine governance continues while new policies and bold innovations stall until the electorate speaks. Congress pushes economy though printing costs rise as records grow longer.
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