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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1997
Page
6
Gina Caswell Kelly shares a story about a prodigy named John who excelled in art and woodworking but faced parental discouragement. The piece argues for nurturing creativity, praising effort over fault finding, and asks readers how they support their kids’ talents. It reflects on how early encouragement might alter life paths and stresses positive reinforcement.
Footnote to History recalls 1909 Texas House resignations over a $120 secretary scandal and ethics scrutiny. It notes suspicions of salary kickbacks, travel pay for absences, and a special session after Kennedy’s resignation, then his reelection in Kerr County. The column also covers aviation echoes and Texas hospital closures.
A persuasive note compares daily cigarette expenses to savings, showing how 1 to 3 packs daily at 1.75 per pack accumulate costs. It highlights inflation, daily compounding interest at 5.0 5.5 and 6.0 percent, and extra costs from lost work days medical care and secondhand smoke.
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