What Does Christ Mean To You In A Free Nation
Editorial essay by Dr. Dick Hillis contrasts religious liberty with American life. A Chinese Christian in Taiwan notes two flags in churches symbolize loyalty to faith and country, while warning that freedom comes with responsibility. He argues history shows freedom of worship founded the nation and urges Christians to share convictions to preserve liberty.
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Overseas Crusades, Inc
Taiwan
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Orient
Jesus
Christ
God
Heroin Hotline Promises Quick Reporting Nationwide
The Justice Department announced a toll free number 800 368 5363 to report heroin pushers. The plan aligns with FBI leader J Edgar Hoover’s view that rule of law is the foundation and guardian of rights.
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U.S. Department of Justice
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Lik
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Brownfield News highlights band wins and local notes
The Brownfield Junior High and elementary band won a sweepstakes award at a Floydada festival earning 29 medals. Kevin Allman tied for outstanding brass soloist. The paper notes local political chatter, a Clean Waters for Texas Week proclamation, a gallbladder surgery at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, and the death of Rev. Jesse Young of Sundown.
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Brownfield
Floydada
Kevin Allman
Vic Porter
Methodist Hospital
Lubbock
Jesse Young
Sundown
Conservation Comments SCS Responsibilities Cited
Kenneth Grant administrator of the Soil Conservation Service spoke in San Antonio to Texas conservationists. He outlined broadened SCS responsibilities and noted rising demands on natural resources requiring the agency to provide resource information to all land users.
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San Antonio
Kenneth Grant
Soil Conservation Service
Texas Conservationists
SCS
Terry's Past From Our Files Of Yesteryear
Ten years ago Brownfield approved 40 mercury vapor lights by the city council. Local church women met for Fellowship Day at First United Presbyterian, while WSCS elected Kathleen Burton Hackney as president in Terry County. Joe Young was named Meadow High School Mr MHS. Goodyear introduced a 100000 mile safety tube through Brownfield dealer Gene Gunn. Terry County 4 H and FFA prize money of 500 were announced for a cotton yield contest.
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Norman W. Conner
Abilene
District 20
United Church Women of Texas
United Church Women
Terry County
First United Presbyterian Church
Miss Burton Hackney
East Hester
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Warren Stowe
South Pecos
South Plains Associational Women’s Missionary Union
Dallas
Texas Women’s Missionary Union
Joe Young
Meadow High School
MHS
Buddy Gillham
Beauty Aid Clinic
Pioneer
Flame Room
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Gene Gunn
Goodyear
FFA
Herman Chesshir
Jim Foy
State agencies urged to renew efforts on minority hiring
Washington and federal courts extend EEOC jurisdiction to local and state governments. Governor's Committee staff warns agencies of critical examinations of state employment practices and requires detailed action plans to prove non discrimination. AG opinions note tax, licensing, and civil service matters. court overhaul proposals seek to streamline Texas judiciary.
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Washington
Committee on Human_ Relations
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Committee On Human Relations
James R. Ray
U. S
Ray
Crawford Martin
Martin
EDA
Texas Court Sys
Briscoe Advocates Environment Protection in Texas
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe urges urgent conservation and advanced pollution controls. He emphasizes protecting air, land, and water while maintaining industrial and agricultural growth as essential to Texas’s future.
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