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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1968
Page
3
Sir H. Davy argues life rests on small acts of kindness and everyday courtesy. He questions when we last thanked officials and volunteers and encourages breathing in the autumn air and appreciating minor joys that collectively shape a happier life.
In a ninety minute interview Governor Spiro Agnew argues a Vice President should resign if policy conflicts with the President. He says his views align with the GOP nominee but accuses Humphrey of not fully backing Johnson’s record, noting Nixon’s earlier 1960 defeat on loyalty.
The article notes that September is the annual U S event where manufacturers unveil new model lines and tout improved features. It cites heavy advertising and consumer appetite, mentions the rise in size and price of 1969 cars, inflation concerns, and the potential for foreign models while U S compacts are anticipated in 1969.
A damaged crossword fragment lists clues and partial fills. Entries include references to places and people such as Paris and Thessaly, with scattered words like rabits and sharks. The text appears as a jumbled, partial page segment with many unreadable portions.
Ten year look at Terry County highlights from 1958 to 1959 including TDCD field day results, burglaries at a bowling alley, fair booth exhibitors, seniors receiving rings and electing a president, 320 Meadow pupils, 100 new Brownfield homes planned, and local civic notes with veterans events and community leaders.
A humorous look at husbands who excel in math and business yet struggle with buying gifts for wives. One man describes his wife’s measurements with hand gestures while shopping for Capri pants and a blouse, mixing up sizes and prompting bemused clerks.
In Austin a clash erupts between land developers and Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler over the $409 million Veterans Land Program. Developers accuse Sadler of tight quotas and low land values while Sadler warns against overextending bond funds. The story also outlines TexasWater Development Board plans for a multibillion-dollar water project, dates through 1974, and a new liquor probe with hearings in major cities.
Summary of notable events from history including the first Liberty Ship launch on September 27 1941 the Munich meeting of 1938 the U S infantry founding in 1777 Ether anesthetic first use 1846 Rural Free Delivery 1896 Boulder Dam 1935 UN Atomic Energy Commission remark 1946 Wilson League of Nations appeal 1920 and other dated milestones November to October across years.
The article contrasts Republican unity and decorum with Democratic overload and dispute after national conventions. It notes TV impressions fade by election time and potential voter reactions, then adds election humor from Maryland lawmakers and a government turkey buy to stabilize markets.
In Washington the columnist notes Democrats under Humphrey trail Nixon by a large margin with funds tight and TV time scarce. He cites disarray in campaign strategy and a turnover in ad agencies as signs of weak footing, while predicting the party’s outlook hinges on nationwide debates and the Vietnam issue.
The sermon contrasts personal virtue with public action and argues the Democrats have lagged, with Nixon’s rise and Goldwater’s 1964 influence shaping a long term Republican shift as the political landscape tilts toward a rightward trend. The analysis cites Eisenhower Kennedy Nixon and Johnson eras, demographics, and urban unrest as context.
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