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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
Guest editorial argues school funding hinges on more than dollars and that equity requires state level actions. It cites California and Texas cases, federal influence versus local control, and three tax principles. The piece urges readers to contact representatives and vote to protect schools and taxes.
One year ago Bob Craig was elected to the Texas Tech Student Senate and Army Private Blake Stevenson joined Ft Hood's 63rd Engineer Battalion as an electrician. Five years ago Jack Garrett led the Brownfield High Band Boosters. Cliff Toliver won an Optimist contest. a MSU merit scholar was named. and Brownfield Chamber members received life memberships. Ten years ago prom queens Beth Hahn and Sharron George were celebrated at Brownfield High events. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan returned from a Texas-Louisiana visit as Jack Christie spoke to the Republican Women’s Club.
The President again urged tax money for parochial school aid in a speech to a parochial school education association. The President’s Commission on School Finance found no practical, defensible plan for public funds to nonpublic schools, highlighting broader issues beyond money and reaffirming the separation of church and state as courts increasingly restrict tax funding for religion.
Established July 29 1904 the Brownfield Texas publication prints Thursdays and Sundays at 409 West Hill Street Brownfield Terry County Texas 79316. It lists mailing rates 8.40 a year and carrier 70 cents a month with single copies 15 cents and notes staff positions News Editor Celeste Thomas Nella Lovell Virginia Atherton circulation.
Readers are reminded last minute voting matters and the importance of a majority vote. A News staff poster for Law Day features Abraham Lincoln and the call to keep liberty under law across society.
A collage of quaint quotes and jokes from a era matrix the writer notes Lincolns line from 1837 and lighthearted bits about hair loss rain reliance on April to June and a child named Danny. It closes with a quip about happiness coming from a six year old with toothpaste and a grandma’s dentures.
The Attorney General John Hill pledges aggressive action to root out corruption in government. He proposes a Crime Strike Force, enforcement against pollution and tax dodging, and a constitutional law division to block unconstitutional laws, with focus on speedy trials and consumer protection.
Converting cropland to grassland is a key conservation practice on the South Plains. Inexpensive fields unfit for profitable crop production should receive intensive treatment. Now is the time to plant grass. Don Bingham has recently completed seeding.
Dear Editor The Terry County Women s Bowling Association expresses gratitude for Brownfield News coverage and for the ongoing Kegler s Korner feature They praise community engagement and sign a joint thank you from Vic Barret Robert Liles and J H Snodgrass The second section discusses seeding grasses side oats grama sand bluestem and switchgrass and outlines first year weed control livestock exclusion and gradual perennial establishment for lasting land productivity
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