Retirement prompts Swigert warning on U S decline
Ernest G Swigert of Portland urges readers as he retires that the United States risks decline as it borrows heavily, spends a third of GNP on government, and faces a weakening dollar. He calls for integrity in Congress and bipartisan action to restore solvency and common sense. The piece labels Swigert as old fashioned by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. Swigert
Portland
Ore
United States
Congress of the
Swigert
South Plains health seminar to tackle drug abuse
Health officials announce a August 2025 drug abuse training seminar at Texas Tech University in Lubbock to mobilize community resources. Dr. James E. Peavy leads 24 experts with sessions on drug research and local action. registration closes August 13 with no fee. Notable speakers include District Attorney Blair Cherry and State Senator H. J. Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
South Plains
Texas State Department of Health
Biology Audietorium
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
James E. Peavy
Joseph C. Schoolar
Texas Research Institute of Mental Science
Houston
Blair Cherry
H. J
Doc) Blanchard
C. Basil Moss
Bill Cox
Brownfield Past Items Reflect Local History Highlights
A Brownfield page recalls events from various decades. It notes Terry County youth at a Texas Youth Conference in Seguin, a Brownfield Optimist Club talk by John Hedrick, and an excellent 1970 Brownfield High School yearbook rating. It also lists multiple anniversary snapshots from 5 to 50 years ago, including building permits, local hearings, church groundbreaking, and civic notes such as rail depot modernization, defense aluminum efforts, and a large ranch purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srownfield
Texas Youth Conference
Seguin
Joe Mac Sears
David Murphy
Alice Toliver
Peggy Hester
Judy Crow
Troy Jenkins
John Hedrick
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Brownfield Optimist Club
Brownfield High School
National School Yearbook Association
Critical Service For
Co. D
Texas Defense Guard
Dorothy Faye Blanton
Maretta Halloway
Dallas
Terry County
Rotarians
Rotary-Anns
Sand Hills
A. B. Sanders
Ralls
Europe
Rotary International
Vienna
Austria
Gus White
Lamesa
Dawson County
Gaines County
Brownfield
Wolfforth
Bruce Hancock
Diplomatic immunity challenged in heroin seizure case
U.S. Customs seized 175 pounds of heroin worth 20 million dollars from the baggage of a man identified as the son of Panama's ambassador to Taiwan, sparking calls to inspect belongings of all visitors regardless of passport type. Legislation aims to stop loopholes in immunity while noting Turkey's pledge to eradicate poppy production by next fall.
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Louis C. Wyman
N.H
U.S
Panama
Taiwan
Nixon
Mitchell
Ship of State
United States
Washington
Turkey
Ankara
J.C
Sidelights on Texas 1972 races swirl around nominees
State Sen Joe Christie of El Paso surfaces as a Democratic potential for U S Senate against John Tower while weighing his state senate seat. Dolph Briscoe campaigns for governor as Lt Gov Ben Barnes pushes his bid and Ralph Yarborough keeps doors open. Gov Preston Smith hints at re election, and Houston Post President William Hobby remains the lone announced choice to replace Barnes as lieutenant governor. APPOINTMENTS Mary Nell Garrison to Board of Regents of Midwestern University and other picks—Louis Shanks, Frank Medina, Dr James W Suffield, Logan W Wood Jr—join State Board related posts. Charles Freeman named to Pleasanton Board of Directors.
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Frank Medina
Austin
James W. Suffield
Beaumont
Logan W. Wood Jr
Houston
New Texas Board of Athletic Trainers
State Board appointments and Texas fiscal moves highlighted
Areas ESL Evergreen district Bruce Street Graham and A M Willis Longview named to UT Board of Regents. Textbooks funded 23.2 million. Brand recording rules for cattlemen with August 30 deadline and 10 year renewals. Houston Waco chosen for Model Cities. Dove season opens Sept 1 North Zone. Computerized driver records and crime data system expansion. Over 425000 Texas horses vaccinated against VEE. 1971 first half construction up per UT Bureau. County hospital districts may contract for discounted lab services. William Crocker named executive director of Texas Motor Vehicle Commission. Lloyd Bentsen cites party unity over presidential hopes.
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Bruce Street
Graham
A. M. Willis
Longview
North Texas State University Board of Regents
Hidden Treasure In The Bible Collectors Faithful Guide
A Bible themed feature argues that true wealth lies not in banknotes but in the Bible’s guidance for a joyful life and eternal hope. It cites verses from First Peter and Psalms to urge readers to open, study, and apply its spiritual treasure for peace, guidance, and abundant life.
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Jesus
Brownfield Letters Support Hospital Sound System Fund
A Brownfield News readers’ page presents two letters: one from the Brownfield Chapter of Candy Stripers seeking donations for a hospital sound system, including a plaque memory program with local musicians and a call to contribute through Alice Toliver. The second thanks supporters of a Tomboy Softball team, citing gratitude to Ken Kelsay, Henry Jones, and team mothers for transporting, catering, and organizing, and praising the Girls Softball League as a wholesome summer program for girls 9 to 12.
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Brownfield
Candy Stripers
Brownfield General Hospital
Alice Toliver
East
Buckley
Ken Kelsay
Denver City
Henry Jones
Apollo 15 astronauts redefine space achievement and faith
In a reflection on Apollo 15, the piece lauds Scott and Irwin for efficient travel, longer stays, and new understanding beyond Earth orbit. It contrasts public appetite for spectacle with deeper questions of space funding versus domestic needs and praises astronauts' religious faith as they explore the moon and its broader implications.
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Scott
Irwin
Earth
America
John Glenn
Jim Irwin
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Brownfield News
Views
Billie Norman
Free World
Publisher’s Report
Public Health Education Division
West 49Th
Texas
Terry
Yesteryear
Lewis Simmonds
John Kendrick
Jake Geron
E. D. Jones
House Inland Salt Water Pollution Control Committee
Big Spring
Central Assembly of God Church
Tahoka Highway
Peach Streets
Terry County Herald
West Hill
Staan 5" Lomnbet AS
Texas Press Assn
Paamadic Press
Ase
Carrier Bay
Tec
H. Atkinson
Celeste Thomas
Virginia Atkinson
Herman Chesshir
Bob Harris
Santa Fe
Howdy
Uncle John Santa Fe
John R. Ralls
Ownfield N
New
Edtor
Bill Cone
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
Joe Christie
el Paso
U. S. Senate
Christie
Tower
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Ben Barnes
Nancy Sayers
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Preston Smith
Houston Post
William P. Hobby
Barnes
Smith
Mary Nell Garrison
Regents
Midwestrn University
Wichita Falls
Louis Shanks
State School Land Board
Charles Freeman of
Pleasanton
Board of
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District
William Harold Pieratt Jr
Giddings
Taylor H. Jobe
Gladewater
State Board of Pharmacy
Texas and Southwestern Cattleraisers’ Association
Waco
Parks and Wildlife Commission
North Zone
California
National Crime Information Center
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
County Hospital
Attorney General
William Crocker
New Texas Motor Vehicle Commission
Lloyd Bentsen
Douglass Rohre
Bible Collector
Stephen Marsh
Peter
Solarium
Down To
Jimmy R. Allen
Isabella
Christopher Columus
Spain
Zuri Gregorin
God
Outer Space
Nassau Bay Baptist Church
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