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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues the slogan drinking and driving dont mix is aging and ignored especially by youth. It warns that combining alcohol with driving or riding leads to tragic crashes and mangled youth, noting slogans fail once a fatal accident occurs and death ignores slogans.
A columnist urges reviving time honored virtues and old scruples. The piece contrasts respect for the flag safety in streets and schools courtesy in salesmanship and pride in craftsmanship with perceived modern declines. It calls for rediscovering thrift authority and personal responsibility and hints turning back the clock.
A collection of aphorisms and remarks from various figures including Josh Billings Lyman Bryson Everette M Dirksen Wright Patman L Mendel Rivers and David M Kennedy. The passages touch on self knowledge youth errors inflation and government decisions in Vietnam and the economy.
A witty column mocks how student protestors become tomorrow’s alumni and notes college authorities are upset. It jokes about financial misfortunes and cites the IRS as a reminder of fiscal risk. A line defines a Communist in sharp, humorous terms.
Reader letter notes vast U S demographics and economics from 1957 figures and a 1969 tribute to lifeguard Liza Shirley at Brownfield Country Club. The piece blends data on population, births, debts, taxes, and consumption with praise for civic service and a pool incident report.
The page notes a July 15 board meeting where Terry Brasher and partners will present a school district cost survey. It also mentions West Texas Airmen joining a New Mexico Fly-In, five former Brownfield lunchroom staff attending a statewide meeting, several Western Telephone Co management changes, and Joe Brown joining the Brownfield Jaycees. Earlier items recall lists of youth names tied to mail order issues and a family visit in the Pool Community, plus Ed S. Hall's purchase of the Southside Grocery stake in Plainview from Jim Lindley.
Land owners in Terry Soil and Water Conservation District spray brush to protect regrowth and seed production. Good range management uses soil and water resources to maximize beef per acre, control invasives like mesquite and sagebrush, and reduce erosion while stabilizing prices.
A promotional invite describes a Cadillac Command Performance Drive highlighting the 1969 model as Cadillac’s peak achievement. It promises unmatched luxury, elegant interiors, effortless handling, and a responsive drive across various Cadillac years, with ownership costs appearing more affordable than expected.
Attendees at the Texas Press Association 90th summer convention in Arlington toured the GM assembly plant learning about 14 000 parts per vehicle and 4 200 workers while junior high performers entertained. The trip followed talks by Gov. Preston Smith and included Six Flags visits and discussions on journalism.
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