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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
A guest editorial links past public school mobilization after Sputnik to today’s drug problem, arguing strong public support is essential. It urges seminars and teacher involvement to rally students and parents and stresses education as a key welfare factor. The piece also includes astrological horoscopes.
The Texas Tourist Council highlights tourism as a major economic force with 125 million Americans traveling this year and spending about 35 billion nationwide. In Texas, tourism supports hotel, restaurant, gas, entertainment and retail sectors with millions in tax revenue and a return on attracting visitors of 100 to 1, while the council credits its efforts for reversing a 1959 62 decline.
A local business owner defends his pool recreation hall amid drug trafficking rumors in Brownfield. He emphasizes openness to all patrons and urges law officials to pursue sources and leads without blaming his establishment. He argues his concern for family and urges caution against unfounded accusations.
Goodyear Service Store at 502 W Broadway begins a three day birthday event in Brownfield today through Saturday. Store manager Ken Harris says hourly prize drawings and birthday cake with free drinks mark the celebration. A Saturday 6 pm color television grand prize will be awarded without requiring attendance.
Holiday House Inn will stage its formal opening from 3 to 5 p m Sunday May 23 according to Mr and Mrs Thurman Gibbs owners and managers. The 21 room unit has been occupied since it opened and the complex is now completed. The swimming pool should be ready by the end of June. The motel includes one bridal suite one executive suite seven double rooms and 12 single rooms with queen beds in all rooms.
The Communications Workers of America and General Telephone of the Southwest begin talks on a new contract in San Angelo at the Ramada Inn. The current three year pact expires June 27, with CWA represented by T O Moses Ty son Phillips Jean Baten Nelwyn Gray and Bill Robertson and GTSW spokesman Owen Rabourn assisted by Arlan Fenner.
The Brownfield Toastmasters Club voted to adjourn for June July and August. One evening meeting per month will be held at a member’s home with the June gathering at 721 E. Cardwell in the Cowan residence. J B Marsh earned best tabletopic speaker and Bill Cowan best speaker.
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