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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues Terry County soil supports fruits nuts vegetables cotton and feed and could be a national garden spot. It urges shifting markets inward by creating a local farmers market or attracting processing to Terry County to create jobs and boost the economy, noting the farm program instability.
Local policemen warn Brownfield drivers have doubled accidents this month with no clear cause, while residents joke about weather and barometers. The column also recalls a 25 pound banana squash harvest, a mayoral lunch, and familiar townsfolk returning for the week, including teachers and a young couple with twins.
Brownfield City Council ratified August 20 as the date for a zone change public hearing and told City Manager Jake Geron to set future hearing dates as needed. A community meeting on triticale is set for 2:30 p.m. August 14 at the Holiday House. Additional notes mention a Bowling League meeting at Sands Bowling Lanes and various local events and developments in Terry County.
Sir Robert Thompson, renowned expert on insurgency, argues in the Daily Telegraph that Vietnamization has succeeded and the military situation is improving. He cites 500,000 U.S. troops withdrawn, reduced Viet Cong threat, Cambodia losses, Laos success, and predicts South Vietnam may contain threats with continued ARVN strength, while political loss remains in the United States.
An hour long TV documentary by a major network examining the Vietnamization process is noted as long overdue, highlighting the need for an in-depth assessment of U.S. policy and its impact on Vietnam.
A spring meeting in Border Colorado urged legalizing marijuana and criticized TV networks for anti-establishment bias in drug and news coverage. CBS and ABC producers blame left-leaning writers for anti Nixon propaganda and warn the public must demand action to curb biased reporting and protect law enforcement.
A historical snapshot reports the U S government spends about $500 million daily as lawmakers note the rapid rise of federal outlays. It cites Rep William J Scherle on past pace and discusses productivity gains, inflation effects on cash, and large city personal incomes, with quotes from Jenkin Lloyd Jones and Arch N Booth of the Chamber of Commerce group.
John L. Lewis, former United Mine Workers president, notes that competition has acted and will continue to act as a brake on profits and will lower costs for consumers. He frames competitive forces as a check on pricing and efficiency in the economy.
A National Industrial Conference Board survey shows 1969 pollution control spending rose 23 percent to a record 256 million across 248 companies. The report highlights government spending growth and the dollar’s decline amid rising totals as a share of GNP and personal income.
A reader argues that national turmoil stems from neglecting Biblical principle. He urges genuine conversion to Christ, not mere religious fervor, to restore moral climate, obedience to laws, and peaceful prosperity under divine guidance. The piece likens spiritual healing to medicine prescribed by the Great Physician.
Conservation notes rains boost crops and fall garden prospects as the annual Texas farm tour on September 16 invites women and nominating for Outstanding Farm Family. Last year’s winner was the Binghams. A mulch and compost bulletin is free from the Soil Conservation Service at 201 East Hill Street.
C R Perry of Waco requests a glossy print of the center front page halftone photograph showing a pickup and passenger car collision. He compliments the reproduction quality and offers to remit payment.
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