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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
2
Congressman Gemry Gonzales from Texas proposes commemorative postage stamps honoring World War I pigeons and other service animals none the less. He seeks congressional approval and backing for the plan while opponents caution against statues or misleading honors.
The piece argues new laws rarely solve long standing problems and urges enforcing existing rules. It cites Nixon and Sierra cases and suggests focusing on people taking action rather than passing more laws to reduce poverty.
Conservation notes from the Soil Conservation Service urge landowners in the Terry Soil and Water Conservation District to use cotton bars on turn rows field borders and critical areas to cover soil and curb wind erosion. Bur covers on diverted summer tilled land reduce erosion and improve future production with benefits often appearing in subsequent years. The practice complements weed control and soil conditioning for next year’s crops.
A history page recalls local events from 1 to 40 years ago in Terry County. It lists school and church notes, community leaders, and social happenings such as parades, concerts, and student activities, noting names, places, and dates relevant to Brownfield and surrounding towns.
Mrs Dea Parker explains her son numbered 151 is in school and to enter medical school in June, leaving his draft status uncertain under the new system. Local residents react to Washington action as the first capsule is drawn and many remain confused about their status.
The article notes rising federal debt interest costs of 16 billion dollars yearly and inflation eroding real purchasing power. It compares 1965 and current weekly wages, showing after tax pay of 98.38 but real value around 85.70, effectively unchanged from 1965. It ends with a local ad urging shopper to begin Brownfield shopping.
A look at how Christmas gift giving evolved from St Nicholas to modern customs. It traces English alms, Boxing Day, Henry VI and Elizabeth I influences, Puritan suppression, Dutch Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Moore’s 1822 poem, and sailors bringing exotic gifts.
A nostalgic piece notes deaths on highways over the holiday weekend and urges caution with stereo thefts. It ends with a humorous profile of The Jackass Club in Brazil, started by a Catholic priest and former congressman, praising the jackass as virtuous and sensible.
Local office reports last week cotton classified in premium micronaire 3.5 to 4.9 with 2 percent at 5.0+. Eighty one percent of Brownfield samples had Pressley readings at 80,000 pounds or higher indicating fiber strength. Prices in Brownfield ranged 2.50 to 6.25 per bale lower with 3.5 to 4.9 micronaire qualities fetching Strict Low Middling to Low Middling levels and various 31-32 and 1-Inch spreads.
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