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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1971
Page
2
The Brownfield News editorial argues that shade trees along highways enhance beauty and safety but notes two severe accidents in Terry County where trees caused crashes. It questions removing trees, balancing aesthetic value with the risk to drivers and farms, ultimately stating no tree is worth a human life.
A Moscow newspaper survey suggests Moscow phone service lags behind the U S in reliability. Report notes off hook lines at a hotel desk, scarce telephone directories, and difficulty reaching information, with phones often placed near couches to talk while lying down.
The National Center for Disease Control in Atlanta predicts polio outbreaks this summer across parts of the United States. Health officials urge unvaccinated people to get immunized, with emphasis on children completing basic immunizations by age two and boosters for others. Vaccines are freely available at Health Departments or through physicians, to prevent illness and save costs.
May brought varied weather with 1.97 inches of moisture in Brownfield. Ten Miss Cotton of Terry County contestants include Lesa Jo Carey and Patti Sullivan among others. Five years ago, Boys State attendees left for Austin. Brownfield Boys Club opened with a ribbon cutting. Also noted: Lions representative at Levelland, Fox's Paint and Paper format, Rialto Theatre matinee, Deluxe Cleaners move, and local business and farm labor news.
Journal column urges moral action to curb rising crime in American cities, notes police corruption risks and judiciary delays. It cites Southern Baptist Convention leaders and U S Supreme Court figures advocating reform, while highlighting bombings, police losses, and public safety concerns.
A traveling writer reflects on what truly makes the country great beyond its wealth. He cites unity symbolized by E Pluribus Unum and In God We Trust, noting diverse groups but shared spirit. The piece ties civic duty to national resilience through wars and ongoing challenges.
Arch Booth, executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, serves as spokesman for American business. The National Chamber represents a membership exceeding five million corporations, organizations and individuals.
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