Educational Comments Taxes Again Reduced
The Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District reports a second consecutive tax reduction due to the 1968 bond repayment plan. High school construction delays and higher interest rates let the district invest bond funds longer, lowering annual bond payments. The 1972 73 budget of 2,542,986 allocates 73.3 percent to salaries and 11.9 percent to debt service, reflecting a sizable operating budget with most funds returning to the community.
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Brownfield Consolidated Independent School
Detroit
Brownfield
Brownfield Public Schools
Ed Funding Lifts Veterans Into School Across Eras
War veterans gained higher education through GI Bills since World War I and in Vietnam nearly 40 percent use educational programs. Yet VA notes the most disadvantaged veterans remain unlikely to seek aid. In 1971, 45 percent with some college experience returned to school, while 13.4 percent with only a high school background pursued VA aid.
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Veterans Administration
Defense Department
Season Of Freezing Canning And City Dogs On Parade
Bits of This n That notes a busy season for preserving garden produce as the author reflects on past canning efforts and compares fresh garden flavor to store bought. It also warns that city officials will curb roaming dogs to keep streets tidier and prevent trash scavenging. A note thanks Guy Britton of the Texas Employment Commission for publicizing agency programs.
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Guy Britton
The
Texas Employment Commission
Brownfield News Subscription Rates
Rates for Brownfield News list by mail options across the continental United States. Annual subscription costs eight dollars forty cents, six months five dollars, and single copies fifteen cents including tax.
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Continental
United States
Gemini weekly horoscope by Dr Andrew Damis
Most Geminis will have an active week with progress in many life areas. Caution advised about gloom and debt obligations, and avoid serious talks with the opposite sex. Unattached readers may receive romantic overtures, while some signs face rest and possible illness if neglecting diet or authority figures.
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Memory Lane
Brownfield Notes From Yesteryear Five Years Ago
Brownfield High School A Capella choir prepared a scrapbook and planned public concerts including the February musical. Airman Third Class John B. Herron, son of Mr and Mrs R G Herron, graduated from US Air Force technical training at Amarillo AFB. Laurene Hulse named Kiwanis Harvest Festival queen candidate for October 26 with the 1967 Queen chosen by ticket sales. Prosperity Band Broadcasting Co received authorization to build a 1050 LC 250 Watt daytime station at Lovington NM. Brownfield auto races winners were awarded with Troy Willis taking first place on the Levelland highway.
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Brownfield High School
BHS
John B. Herron
R.G. Herron
Gilliam Drive
U. S. Air Force Technical Training School
Amarillo Air Force Base
Dave Worley
Prosperity Band Broadcasting Company
Lovington
N. M
Brownfield
Levelland Highway
Troy Willis
What is wrong with America asks readers to defend freedom
A column defends U S policy amid criticisms, arguing communism remains a threat and America has a long history of aiding less fortunate nations. The author challenges war protesters, cites prisoners of war reports, and urges citizens to value liberty and resist treasonous rhetoric.
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America
United States
Southeast Asia
Radio Handi
North Vietnam
Tender Loving Care Wrapping Up Summer Chores
Summer garden guidance highlights insect control with Spectricide products for web and bag worms and spider mites on roses and mums. It advises on grub prevention, rose and geranium pruning, removing spent blooms, and using Super Bloom for continuous flowering. recommends soil moisture and regular feeding every 10 to 14 days.
Mrs Geron Thanks Kind Stranger For Returning Keys
In a note to the editor Mrs. Geron expresses gratitude to the anonymous person who found her keys and left them at the newspaper office. She also thanks the newspaper staff for their help.
Praise for Community Support for Youth Music Program
The youth folk musical Its All About Love drew a strong crowd at the Middle School Auditorium. Directors Neal Campbell and Dale Durham and accompanist Debra Szydloski led fifty youths from six church denominations with community help from Brownfield State Bank Dairy Queen and Brownfield Chamber of Commerce.
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Neal Campbell
Dale Durham
Debra Szydloski
Brownfield State Bank
Dairy Queen
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
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Brownfield News
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Texas
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National Newspaper Association
Sig H. Atkinson
Bill Conem
Glenda Baggett
Celeste Thomas
Dave Cushman
Virginia Atkinson
Gemini
A.W. Damis
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Taurus
LEO
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VIRGO
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Andrew W. Damis
P. O
St. Petersburg
Florida
Terry
Yesteryear
Laurene Hulse
Brownfield Kiwanis Club
By Douglass Rohre
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Charles Bryant
Agin
Very Truly
Mrs
Robert W. (Charlene) Baumgardner
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