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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1968
Page
5
The piece urges individuals to resist conforming when the majority is wrong. It warns against gossip and belittling unfamiliar ideas, advocating independent thought and action. It stresses evaluating personal philosophy and choosing to stand on one’s own two feet rather than blindly following the crowd.
Raymond Moley argues the jet age and television distort presidential campaigning, draining candidates physically and emotionally while the press struggles to keep pace. He notes Nixon's long grind in New Hampshire and Humphrey's late-start challenge, both guided by doctors.
In Washington observers note Nixon's lead slipping from eight to five points as Harris and Gallup show Humphrey closing. Differences stem from sample weighting and voter group focus, notably low income Jews and Negroes. A Democratic money influx may signal improving fortunes for Humphrey.
The piece analyzes fundraising as a signal of campaign direction, notes Democratic hesitation fading, and considers Vietnam as a potential sleeper issue. It warns of a tight contest possibly pushing the House into the election, with state delegations shifting and possible Nixon gains from Wallace pressure.
Richard Cayo Flores a 30 year old Texan served four years in the Peace Corps in Colombia teaching, farming and aid work. He faced violence from villagers but helped transform local farming with demonstrations and crop diversification. After two near fights he was reassigned to calmer hills, then sent back after campesinos petitioned officials for his return.
A Texan writes to alert readers about Amendment Six on the general election ballot. He argues the measure would exempt pollution control equipment from ad valorem taxes, shifting the tax burden to homeowners. He warns of potential $150 million yearly costs and citeshousehold impact and lobbying by polluters. He urges Texans to vote against Amendment Six and cites enforcement of existing pollution laws as the solution.
An essay on why suffering exists from a Christian perspective contrasts doubt with belief. It argues God allows choice, not a robotic world, and that suffering serves chastening, character, and empathy, citing John 9:1-3 and Philippians 4:13 as guidance.
A compact crossword feature lists clues for a variety of entries including abbreviations for auditor and solvent, girl’s name, pigs, epigram, Thomas Edison, embroidery, hesitation syllable, customers, Arab name, poetic, covenant term, derrick up, music note, rays, river near the Mediterranean, sun god, title, daughter of Tantalus, pin, weep, soft winds, and a Newsman abbreviation. Down clues include carriage.
A chronological list of notable events occurs in October across different years. It notes Alaska cession to the United States in 1867, Edison deaths in 1931, Adams birth in 1935, League of Nations withdrawal in 1933, Mississippi River opened in 1795, Louisiana Purchase ratified in 1803, Edison lamp inventor in 1879, Rickenbacker disappearance in 1942, Sam Houston elected in 1836, Erie Canal opening in 1819, El Alamein battle in 1942, and a nationwide 40 hour work week effective in 1938.
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