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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
2
Guest editorial by Earl Jones argues the nation is on wheels with millions of drivers and rising deaths. He links crashes to habitual offenders and urges citizens to pressure mayors governors and the president to strengthen enforcement and laws to uphold the right to live.
A miscellany notes global quirks and trivia from personal finance to weather. It mentions Bogor’s rainy climate, Andorra’s small defense budget, a witty letter about thigh pretension, and Alcoholics Anonymous in Baltimore’s Bromo-Seltzer building, plus lunar tides versus taxes.
The 1971 proclamation designates July 1 1971 as National Postal Service Day to mark the transition to the United States Postal Service. The article notes commemorative issues a scent stamp first day covers and free souvenir envelopes, with a USPS booklet distributed to explain changes and encourage public assistance and visits to post offices. Independence Day is observed July 5 due to a Sunday.
Obituary for Hugh Tucker Lilly of Brownfield born in Shep details a prolific career in Terry County as area supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration, banker, and active civic leader. He supported West Texas Boys Ranch and 4-H, chaired church and chamber boards, and received multiple awards. Memorials to West Texas Boys Ranch. survivors include wife Vale ry, son Hugh, three daughters, brother, nieces, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Masonic graveside services planned.
The second Driver Education session starts at 8 30 a m July 13. A meeting to discuss stocking pheasants in Terry County is set for 8 p m June 23 at the Party House VFW Hall near South Cedar and Old Lamesa Road for a youth center. Judy Bass, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ochis Bass of Wellman, is Miss Cotton of Terry County. Terry County will receive two Texas Historical Medallions in ceremonies at 4 30 p m today. Fifty years ago Summer Head Start opens Monday at 8 a m at Oak Grove Elementary School.
A. Ray Brownfield Jr. was promoted to brigadier general in Pentagon ceremonies. He has served with the Joint Chiefs of Staff as deputy special assistant of counter-insurgency and special activities. Brownfield Development Corp. holds its annual directors meeting Monday at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce building.
The piece notes rising fears about the republic while praising loyal Americans who sustain the country. It highlights the Internal Revenue Service and its long-standing role funded by about two hundred billion dollars in federal taxes annually.
A mother appeals to print a letter to the editor after her nine year old son Timmy’s red bicycle with chrome chain guard and black banana seat was stolen from the pool area two weeks ago. She asks the thief to return the bike or provide a way to retrieve it, noting the bike’s value as a first bike and a cherished keepsake.
The article urges landowners and operators to adopt conservation plans to protect trees, grass, soil, and water. It calls on city dwellers to dispose of trash properly and preserve federally owned natural areas for future generations. A 1971 Directory of Federal Recreation Areas is available through the Soil Conservation Service.
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