What's In It For Me Watching the Democratic Convention on TV
A Brownfield editorial urges readers to consider civic duty and participation. It cites JFK's call to service and asks readers to vote, learn representatives, and engage with Terry County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture from July 17 to 31. It argues the community improves when individuals contribute and asks readers to find where they fit in.
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John F. Kennedy
Texas
Terry County
Chamber of Commerce
Drug Taking Society Sees High School Drug Use Report
A broad government survey for the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse shows high school students report heroin use by 3 of every 50 and hashish, LSD, mescaline, speed, or cocaine use at notable levels. Commission chair Shafer says the nation is a drugs taking society.
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National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
United States
Commission
Raymond P. Shafer
Bits of This and That Bright Spot For Rice Paddies
Local notes cover drought and crop woes on the South Plains with cotton stresses, plowing advice, and seed recalls. County Agent Jim Foy urges leaving a half stand if planting days are over as weather shifts threaten. Community updates include reunions, art shows, vacations, and social observations from Levelland to the News office.
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Jim Foy
Commissioner’s Court
Great
South Plains
Subscription Rates for Mail In Continental U S
Rates listed for subscriptions include $8.40 per year for mail delivery nationwide within the continental United States. Six months cost $5.00 and single copies are 15 cents including tax.
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Continental
United States
Pheasant Chicks Adapt as Texas Biologists Plan Fall Release
Ten confirmed sightings of whitewing pheasant chicks signal adaptation after release by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists. A late fall release aims to provide summer and fall food, with protection from waste grain loss and a need for high protein diets in winter. Planting cover crops and set aside areas is encouraged to support nesting and food supply.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Babe Ruth Queen crowned at Babe Ruth League closing
Cindy Chesshir, representing the Yankees, was named Babe Ruth Queen of 1971 at the Babe Ruth League closing ceremonies. She will reign over the Babe Ruth Tournament on July 19, 1923. Brownfield High Cheerleaders earned Outstanding Rating at the eighth annual Cheerleaders School at Texas Tech and appeared on national TV during pre game activities at the Coaches All American game.
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Cindy Chesshir
Yankees
Miss Chesshir
Babe Ruth
Brownfield High
Beverly Eklis
Jackie Hunter
Jean Ann Jones
Linda Cade
Terri Lindley
Texas Tech
Jones Stadium
Parks and Wildlife gains review on Mustang Island deal
The Parks and Wildlife Commission urged Attorney General Crawford C. Martin to reconsider a May 26 ruling that a 1970 contract to buy 3 965 acres on Mustang Island for a park is a binding obligation. Martin’s opinion is due in about a week as Texas lawmakers reshape capital area development.
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Parks and Wildlife Commission
PWC
Crawford C. Martin
Mustang Island
Martin
Jack Stone
Wells
State Highway Department
Capitol
Governor’s Mansion
Parks and Wildlife Department
Austin
Highway Department
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Dennis Q. Lilly
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the News
Rhuey
Levelland
Dub Leigon
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Gary Stacy
Lee Bartlett Jr
Lee
The
Terry County Herald
West Hill Street
Brownfield
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Sig H. Atkinson
Bill Cone
Virginia Atkinson
Adv. Mgr
Elgin Smith
Duane Moss
Soil Conservation Service
Terry
Yesteryear
Toni Dixon
Cindy Hawkins
Toni
Colonial
Cindy
Wellman
Brownfield High School
Vickie Norman
Sheila Daniels
Melba Herron
Janet Dee Parker
Caroline Lowe
Brownfield High Auditorium
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Frankie Flores
McMurry College
Don Hendley
B. F. Hutson, Jr
West Texas Gas Company
Ropesville Meadow
C. I. Wal
Hokey
VW Squareback
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
UT Bbr
Texas Highway Department
National Safety Council
John C. White
Miami Beach
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
George Wallace
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
U. S
Australia
Ed Clark
John Tower
Rio Grande Valley
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Savings and Loan Association
Baytown
Liberty
Chambers
Harris Counties
Veterans Administration
Dallas
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