Memorial Day Poppy Sale Earns Community Praise
Guest editorial lauds the Poppy Week effort honoring veterans and raising funds for disabled and needy families. It notes the VFW's 1922 national poppy sale origin and outlines the organization’s mission, history, and a Brownfield post’s revival. It invites eligible women related to veterans to join the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
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United States Armed Services
VFW
Terry County
VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary
Chamber uses Brownfield and Terry County as growth engine
The text extols Chamber efforts to attract industry and tourism, expand tax base, and improve community programs. It frames the Chamber as a public relations and informational hub, aiding rental data, directories, and welcoming newcomers while promoting regional development and quality of life.
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Brownfield
Terry County
Terry's Past One Year Ago Memorial Day Service Recap
The Rev Frank Brooks of the First United Presbyterian Church was principal speaker at Memorial Day Services sponsored by Howard Henson Post No 269 American Legion. Terry County Chamber directors accepted Lloyd Hahns resignation as vice president and heard Joe Stevens report on the Babe Ruth State Tournament to be held here last week in July.
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Frank Brooks
First United Presbyterian Church
Howard Henson
American Legion
Terry County
Sec
Patti Short
Lubbock
Local Officials Discuss Permits and Contests In Brownfield
In regular session at 6 30 a m Goodyear and Phil s Shoe Store members met to discuss matters. A prior five year old hearing recorded a denied beer off premise permit for George E Bennett. Brownfield Jaycees plan tryouts for state tennis tourney in Lubbock on June 29.
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Phil
R. A. Simms
George E. Bennett
Brownfield Jaycees
Jaycees
Lubbock
Berkeley Takes City Government in Marxist Coalitions Rise
George S. Benson reports on Mike Culbert's claim that Berkeley the UC city near San Francisco elected a Marxist oriented mayor and council after the April 6 elections. The piece outlines a radical takeover and Culbert’s causes, including youth vote dynamics, liberalism, and the gypsy vote, with Hayden's radical program cited as the model for Berkeley's path forward.
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California
Mike Culbert
Berkeley Gazette
American Heritage Center
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Culbert
America
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Radical April Coalition
Red Family
Tom Hayden
Firebrand Revolutionary
Legislature to Submit 14 Amendments in November Ballot
The regular session agreed to send 14 proposed constitutional amendments to voters in November 1972. Key items include HJR 61 allowing a constitutional revision convention in 1973 and salary increases for legislators and top state officials. Several SJR and HJR proposals cover terms, rights protections, homestead exemptions, and state employee rules.
A Housewife's Report From Austin to Brenham Tour
Mrs. Reta Jones of Austin writes on a Speaker's Day event in Brenham with bus and plane travel, social gatherings, and a busy schedule. She details reunions in Olton, tea at the Bauer House, lunches with lawmakers wives, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Library dedication before returning to Lubbock.
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Reta Jones
Austin
Texas
Brenham
Lubbock
Jobless Roll Drops in April for Texas Town
The Texas Employment Commission reports unemployment fell by 6 000 in April to 181 000 statewide. A letter praises Brownfield police for helping a traveler with car trouble, noting Seagraves also has a good department and encouraging praise over complaints.
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Texas Employment Commission
Seagraves
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