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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
2
A Brownfield High School band trip to Corpus Christi showcases student responsibility discipline and leadership. The editorial praises students and parents for sacrifices to load gear, travel, rehearse early, and conduct themselves well in hotels and restaurants.
Six county districts in Terry Yoakum Cochran Hockley Bailey and Lamb join to form a Sandyland Resource Conservation and Development Project chaired by Dick McGinty of Plains. A steering meeting occurred in Levelland with a May 25 Brownfield session inviting county, city, and chamber representatives to discuss long range needs and potential joint projects. Cooperation aims to expand growth across the South Plains.
A satirical column critiques time as a gift to causes, dismisses rumors, and mocks early education trends. It jokes about rising living standards, miseducation, and a rule of thumb for cost of living by adding 25 percent to income.
A local column reflects on a busy week with no setup until school dismisses. The writer recalls past summers when work stalled and notes that with children now in school, progress remains elusive as they seek a schedule.
Brownfield News notes W O Caraway elected secretary of the Education Service Center serving 68 districts in 20 counties. Melodee Kemper assists in writing duties. A light Mother’s Day reflection and a brief update on local school matters are included as the staff states they are rushed this week.
Brief notes recount visits and honors in Brownfield and surrounding area. Includes Imogene Nicholson's Rebekah Assembly visit, Billy Case’s 11th birthday, Charles Sears graduating at Texas Tech, Rodeo Queen Annette Lockett, and other age and anniversary tributes across the decade.
Reports reaching Governor Preston Smith indicate welfare expenditures for 1973 may be $75 million under the prior $347 million projection. Slowdown driven by fewer old age assistance cases, AFDC growth under expectations, and improved program controls. The constitutional cap on general revenue spending may avoid grant reductions.
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