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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1968
Page
4
Sir H. Devy argues life rests on little things done with smiles and kindness. He urges daily acts of appreciation for officials, volunteers, and neighbors, noting small gestures create comfort and community in Our Town.
Governor Agnew argues a vice president should resign if he seriously disagrees with policy. He says his views align with Nixon and GOP aims, while he questions Hubert Humphrey’s loyalty to Johnson’s program. He notes Humphrey is beholden to the LBJ Administration record.
The article notes September is the yearly U S car reveal season with manufacturers highlighting new models and features. It laments rising prices larger cars and the impact of inflation on the economy and notes foreign models gaining opportunity until U S compacts debut in 1969.
The page presents a jumbled crossword with scattered clues and partial fills including Paris stock exchange, various animal and object clues, and a list of numbers. It reads like a damaged puzzle page with several entries incomplete and several broken terms throughout the grid.
Fifteen items recall Terry County events from 10 years ago including TDCDs Field Day, burglaries at a bowling alley, fair booth exhibitors, senior class president Johnny Willis, Meadow school enrollment, and Brownfield housing plans. District president speaker Delphians host Federated Day Tea.
A hesitant husband, though adept at math and business, struggles with sizing. He describes his wife’s measurements with gestures, and a clerk questions his estimates of Capri pants and blouse sizes. The comic exchange highlights the gap between calculation and shopping know‑how.
AUSTIN reports a clash over the $409 million Veterans Land Program with Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler defending cautious limits while developers accuse him of pricing veterans out of subdivisions. Also outlined are a $10 billion water plan to move Mississippi basin surplus to West Texas, plus a new liquor probe, enforcement reshuffles, and two university board appointments.
Alsop reviews the 1968 Democratic woes noting Humphrey lags Nixon by a large margin, funds for ads scarce, and the party lacking a coherent campaign plan. He highlights O'Brien’s push for equal time and the uneasy, Vietnam-centered dissident stance as central to the upheaval in American politics.
A reflection on the difficulty of living as a devout Christian amid modern politics. The piece contrasts private virtue with public behavior, critiques Democratic left-wingers, and analyzes historical accidents shaping party majorities. It forecasts Nixon’s strong 1968 election prospects and long Republican influence.
Summary of notable events from history including launches and treaties. The first Liberty Ship launched in 1941. The Triple Alliance of Germany Italy and Japan signed in 1940. Balboa claimed the Pacific in 1513. Munich meeting in 1938. U S infantry founded in 1776. Ether first used as anesthesia in 1846. Rural free delivery started 1896. Boulder Dam opened 1935. United Nations Atomic Energy Commission on world control in 1946. Wilson urged League of Nations support in 1920.
After the 1968 conventions Republicans show unity while Democrats appear divided over candidates and platform. TV impressions fade quickly, shaping early voter mood as the campaign nears. Also notes Maryland lawmakers joking about Gov. Agnew and a government purchase to stabilize turkey prices.
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