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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1971
Page
2
Sig H Atkins notes the era of rising Soviet arms and possible new Cold War flashpoints. Hugh Sidey and Stewart Alsop warn of a looming eyeball confrontation in the Middle East, while Americans face seasons of work, weather, and sport as the year turns.
A brief survey of New Year celebrations in the United States France Scotland and Italy. It notes January 1 as a festive starting point and mentions gifts, revelry, and luck associated with first footing and midnight feasts. The piece ends with a warm New Year greeting.
Francis A. Miskell UT system director of state affairs died in a Houston hospital at 47. Governor pledged full aid for Northeast Texas flood areas as state agencies coordinate disaster response. Fort Fisher in Waco hosted the first Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission meeting on December 16 to plan the 150th anniversary in 1973. Public health region to serve six western counties includes El Paso Hudspeth and Brewster. Texas advances dog cholera eradication while producers seek out-of-state markets. Bentsen Rio Grande Valley Park near Mission reopened after flood damage. trailer and restroom facilities remain out of service.
Dear Walt offers guidance on turning failed romances into platonic ties. Tips include setting mutual terms, sharing feelings, decisive action after a breakup, arranging a reunion, and writing positives after separation. Also includes reader letters about self-expression and age perceptions.
A year end reflection urging readers to carry Christmas spirit into 1972. Emphasizes Christ’s birth, Jesus as savior, and God’s gift to mankind. Encourages daily acts of love, encouragement, and kindness, not just gifts, to foster peace and better living throughout the year.
The author warns wind erosion costs rise with April and May storms pushing crops to June plantings. Proposes residue farming to protect new crops, reduce soil and water losses, and cut replanting due to blowing sand. Calls for new equipment and techniques and year round land cover, a challenge worthy of experimentation.
The Maids and Matrons held a Christmas program praising Mrs. J. M. Kate Telford for 44 years of active club work. She has chaired finance since 1951 and served fifteen years as treasurer, helped organize the Alpha Omega Study Club, sold cookbooks, and contributed to rummage sales and bazaars.
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