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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1971
Page
2
An editorial laments declining Memorial Day observances and urges citizens to honor veterans by flying the flag and reaffirming commitment to the nation. It notes many families have lost loved ones and calls for renewed dedication and patriotism on the federal holiday.
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports two Philadelphia psychiatrists find initial solid evidence of harmful effects from smoking marijuana. In 38 patients aged 13 to 24 using cannabis two or more times weekly, researchers note poor social judgment, attention, and concentration with anxiety and depression. four show psychotic reactions linked to marijuana.
Nixon's proposed 1972 budget allocates a typical $1,117 tax from a $10,000 income across national defense 371.80 social security 291.50 education 41.80 hospitals 77 and related programs veterans benefits 50.60 pollution 20.90 agriculture 27.50 commerce 52.80 community development 22 foreign aid 3.80 space and renew 15.40 general expenses 24.20 revenue sharing 24.20 and interest. The ad notes a worker spends 2 hours 43 minutes of an 8 hour day paying federal taxes and urges readers to tell their congressman.
An AP dispatch profiles 99 year old cowboy Jack Hart who recalls a lifetime on ranches and trail drives across Montana and the Chisholm and Santa Fe trails. He notes dangers of past cattle drives and contrasts them with today’s reliance on health care and retirement protections.
Joe Shelton, acting post master of the Brownfield Post Office, will assume duties as Postmaster of the Brownfield Post Office effective July 1. Shelton is slated to lead postal operations and oversee local mail delivery in Brownfield.
A Brownfield Texas weekly column recaps weather through Tuesday morning with 3.26 inches rainfall and lists past anniversary notes from 30 40 and 50 years ago including school changes a fire at Teague Bailey Chevrolet and local community events with names like Dr. D M Wiggins Sam Morris Ralph Bynum Kerby J Bentley and Mrs Will Alf Bell plus local businesses and clubs.
A roundup of Texas legal rulings and government actions notes rulings on testimony rights, railroad agency transfers, agency size, school contracts, tuition transfers, and junior college options. Appointments include Judge John A. James Jr. to the 10th Civil Appeals and Ralph F. Black to the Battleship Texas Commission. Bond sales fund the Veterans Land Board program with bids from major banks.
The article argues AFDC is failing as costs soar while aid grows. It contrasts H R 1 with guaranteed income and broader eligibility to H R 6004 Ullman plan. The Ullman approach classifies recipients as employable or not and creates two new federal programs for rehabilitation and child care to help able workers exit welfare.
Senator Charles H. Percy argues the dollar faces pressure as European powers underpay NATO defense while restricting American exports. He notes Japan and West Germany spend far less on defense, yet profit from American protection. He cites $250 million yearly in salaries for foreign workers in Europe and urges tax and tariff relief to cut NATO expenses.
A reader argues the American taxpayer bears costs at home and abroad for the military umbrella. The writer suggests some help supporting the umbrella could be beneficial, balancing costs with national security.
Memorial Day observances honor brave men and women who died for America. The writer questions whether current riots and attacks on institutions betray their sacrifice, urging peaceable action and gratitude for national freedoms.
The piece reviews the push for a guaranteed annual income for welfare recipients and the working poor, noting expected cost growth and uncertain outcomes. It cites a 1970 analysis of the Klamath tribe showing cash payments can dampen activity without incentives, underscoring calls for retraining and education over cash alone.
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