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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1971
Page
2
A Brownfield News editorial argues inflation burdens the court system by raising costs. It warns jury and filing expenses strain access to justice and proposes policy scrutiny and budget discipline to relieve pressure on courts.
A new Criminal Justice Planning Fund is funded by adding 2.50 to fines in courts with a 200 maximum. The change applies to traffic violations under the Uniform Act, except pedestrian and parking laws. Effective Aug. 30, the public questions officer and judge benefiting from the extra money, while officials deny pocketing funds.
The article notes shifts in gender roles as altar girls appear at St Matthias in a Philadelphia suburb, Paulette Desell serves as a Senate page without incident, and the Boy Scouts begin admitting girls in the Exploring Division. It links these changes to broader social trends including military retreat headlines and women crime coverage.
An impassioned piece by an anonymous writer asserts establishment pride in funding hospitals, schools, welfare, and national symbols while denouncing hippies, potheads, and riots. The author vows to preserve American beauty by expelling drug culture and disorder, urging constructive patriotism.
Gail Chapman, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Chapman, is crowned Babe Ruth Queen in closing ceremonies of the Babe Ruth League season on July 3. Terry County events note patriotic ceremonies on July 4 with school music, Girl Scouts, and National Guard color guard on the courthouse square in Brownfield.
A statewide survey shows bank deposits increasing to near record mid year levels while Texas banks raise prime lending rates from 5.5 to six percent for quality borrowers. Eastern banks also lift time deposit rates, with savings likely to grow further next quarter.
Readers share praise for Brownfield Little Girls Softball League funded by merchants and supported by Boys League, teens coaching, and gratitude to town. Middle School Student Council reports early rising days, 32 sponsors, a Junior Olympics, talent show, Hawaii-O performance, and Rose Field House activities amid busy week.
The essay recalls past American unity during World War II and urges soul searching. It cites Judeo Christian influence on founding ideals, critiques gap between rhetoric and action, praises checks and balances revealed by the Pentagon Papers decision, and calls for a spiritual revival to guide the nation toward higher moral fulfillment.
A Congressional Record excerpt shows Rep John A. Anderson urging early action on the administration revenue sharing proposal amid a looming fiscal crisis. He cites bipartisan testimony and notes close collaboration with federal, state, and local officials to craft a careful, nonpartisan plan.
A grassroots comment notes possible revenue sharing by the federal government with states and localities supported by Democrats Republicans and Independents. House Ways and Means Committee chairman Wilbur Mills of Arkansas remains a strong opponent of any revenue sharing plan.
An article reflecting on human hurts and the paradox of suffering versus outward prosperity. It cites Psalms 73 to encourage faith in God amid trials, urging readers to seek strength and hope in the life to come.
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