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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1971
Page
2
Observational humor explains vast money scales by imagining a housewife shopping 40 hours weekly at 1000 dollars per hour. It would take 25 weeks to spend a million, 481 years for a billion, and 1580009 years for the U S national debt, a playful caution on numbers.
The text argues news covers abnormal events but also includes weddings, hobbies, sports, honors, and good deeds. It asserts papers do not create news but merely print what happens, noting normal Sunday routines are rarely of interest unless something extreme occurs.
Jingle filled streets as residents rush last minute shopping and baking. Workers across police sheriff highway patrol hospitals and armed forces miss holidays. The season brings sunlit morale and a note of humor as a busy time of year winds toward C Day.
A column of teen inquiries covers mistletoe kisses, dating etiquette, cancer awareness for teens, dancing with mothers as escorts, and safety in town. Readers share experiences and advice from Walt and Ele, urging cautious, respectful behavior and early health checks.
Ohio congressman John M Ashbrook argues the United Nations is not united and criticizes its handling of Korea and Middle East affairs. He contends the U S bears most costs and calls for a drastic cut in UN funding, suggesting 1/130th of the cost. He cites China and India's actions and questions the U N as a security repository.
Short Snorts will retire February 1 and birth certificate fees rise from 25.00 to 2. Certified birth certificates increase and new fees apply. A House committee will study state medical welfare program costs. State Sen. Joe Christie of El Paso is noted.
A seasonal reflection urges readers to celebrate Christmas with loved ones while remembering Americans imprisoned in North Vietnamese camps. It calls for writing heads of state to press for POW rights under the Geneva conventions and for their early release as war winds down.
Dear Editor writes as a Wellman Chapter member stressing F H A teaches students leadership responsibility and citizenship. He argues the organization develops morals home management and engagement with political issues to shape the future of American homes.
The Great Plains Conservation Program extended cost share aid in 1971 totaling $20,493.95 to Terry County producers across nine practices. Terraces received the largest share at 70 percent for 155,517 feet. irrigation system reorganizations got 50 percent with $4,362.42. 446 acres were reseeded at $2,553.72.
A reflection on Christmas songs contrasting with war torn times as India Pakistan violence tests peace efforts. The piece laments declining faith in United Nations and peacekeeping, noting the hollow ring of peace when mankind’s mechanisms fail to prevent conflict.
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