Young drivers top highway crash losses study
A Travelers Insurance nationwide study finds drivers under 25 account for over one third of U.S. highway accidents while comprising only one fifth of all licensed drivers. In contrast, drivers over 65 show a 4.6 percent and those 55 to 64 show 8.2 percent. The report questions mandatory in-school driver education, noting few older drivers had such training whereas younger drivers often did.
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Travelers Insurance Company
A Shocking Claim On Food Stamp Abuse
An Oakland Tribune columnist reveals a freeloading scheme claiming to profit from food stamps by buying $28 worth of stamps for 50 cents and cycling purchases to extract cash refunds. The scheme allegedly yields a net cash profit while exploiting welfare systems.
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Oakland Tribune
California
Three Important Words Define True Success
A retired executive cites three words and then some as the key to success. He says top people meet obligations, help others, and are dependable and considerate and then some. He thanks such neighbors for making the world more livable through service.
Brownfield Area News Highlights Local Events and Appointments
In Brownfield Terry County for the period, officials discuss distress loans, new school principals, and civic events. Darla Turner named drum major at Brownfield High. Sue Hester receives a nurse’s scholarship. Old Time Settler’s Reunion planned. farmers’ safety drive and USC fund drive announced. city sales tax and water sewer improvements approved. first Texan WAF direct commission awarded. Big Day grand opening of the Fair Store. new street letter box service. football season tickets on sale. peach crop praised amid postwar abundance. 1940s school district to reopen with 65 staff for 1,944 students.
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Darla Turner
Brownfield High School
Diane Gould
Susie Callaway
Sherry Timmons
Sheryl Franks
Janice Jordan
Marsha Lindley
Weldon Callaway
Rotary Club
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Jack Bailey
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
Henry Bertice Tankersley
Route Five
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Air Force
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USC
Tom May
Europe
America
Search for T C Winkles father in Brownfield letter
Dear Editor a woman named Jackie Smotherman seeks her father T C Winkles born in Brownfield. She cites his parents Ed and Ella Winkles and half-brothers Thompson from Brownfield, notes marriage to Frances Marsh March 18 1942 in Brownfield, hopes for information, provides address in Dimmitt Texas. Additional clipped quotations and unrelated public service remarks follow.
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T. C. Winkles
Brownfield
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Thompson
Frances Aleena Marsh
Jackie Smotherman
District buys soil augers to aid irrigation decisions
Terry Soil and Water Conservation District directors purchase soil augers for resale to farmers to help determine irrigation timing and depth. Chairman James Thurman says the tool aids subsoil checks to five feet, with terraces encouraged under two cost share programs GPCP and REAP.
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Terry Soil and Water Conservation District
James Thurman
Jesus Christ Superstar faces minister’s wary view and faith clash
A middle aged minister confronts the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar as a demanding secular interpretation of biblical themes. The piece provokes questions about Judas Magdalene and Christ’s humanity while offering a doorway to Gospel reflection in a secular market.
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Calvary
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Gethsemane
Judas
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Mary Magdalene
Packwood Defends Lockheed Loan Vote in Congressional Record
Senator Packwood of Oregon explains in the Congressional Record why he supported the Emergency Loan Guarantee Bill H.R. 8432 for Lockheed. He cites a private loan guarantee, avoids federal tax money, and warns that failure could raise unemployment by over 60,000 and waste about 1.4 billion in L 1011 investment, while noting the government would pursue loan repayment from Lockheed assets if needed.
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Bob’ Packwood
Ore
Lockheed
U.S
Rolls-Royce
Government loan guarantees for Lockheed debated
A review finds the U S Government will not loan Lockheed money directly. Private banks will provide the loans, guaranteed by the government, totaling 400 million already extended. If Lockheed fails, banks receive first rights to assets. Some senators opposed the guarantee, arguing market risk should rest with the company and employees. The Russians plan scheduled SST flights in October.
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U.S
Lockheed
US S
A Salute to Congressman Mahon on August 28 1971
A Terry County tribute praises George Mahon for long service in the U S House of Representatives. The piece lauds his bipartisanship dedication and moral character, urges constructive criticism and prayer for leaders, and calls the day a memory worth keeping.
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George Mahon
Terry County
United States
House of Representatives
Mahon
Congressman Mahon
Voice of Business warns on welfare reform impact
The piece argues for considering all facts in policy making and criticizes H.R. 1 Family Assistance Plan. It contends the bill would redefine welfare, create a new class of eight million working poor, and nearly double welfare rolls from 13 million to over 25 million if enacted.
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