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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1982
Page
1
First quarter reports indicate a brisk local economy as two Brownfield banks post higher deposits and assets. Total deposits rise to 109.6 million from 91.6 million, while total assets climb by 18.7 million to 123.3 million. Loans inch up by 0.5 million year over year.
A reflection on worry and perspective from Snyder editor Wadl McNair. The piece notes trivial concerns versus real hardships in other countries and cites a Larry Doolin story to illustrate human tendencies to seek worry. See Page 4A for more.
Brownfield Crime Information offers 300 dollars for information leading to arrest and indictment of those involved in stealing a Honda 3 Wheeler from the New Cemetery work shed. Vandals also damaged the shop broke in and stole a telephone and tools.
A $300 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who burglarized Jowers Income Tax at 214 S 5th between April 8 and April 9 1982. Entry was through the front window. $163 in cash and checks was stolen. In a separate theft, three steel belted white wall tires a set of Rally steel wheels spark plugs and two chrome pins were taken from a vehicle at Kelsay Blacklock between April 3 and April 5 1982.
Brownfield officials swore in Mayor Pro-Tem Lindsey Brownfield and councilmen Don Hendley and Bobby Knight for two year terms. Tim Williams drew no opposition for a second term, while voters April 3 gave Hendley 515 and Knight 411 votes. The meeting also set board assignments including zoning and building code boards and approved dispatching services for Wellman Fire Department.
In 121st District Court Judge Ray Anderson recessed after a five hour closed session. A seven man five woman jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the Alton Mackey aggravated rape case involving a Jan. 4 incident in Brownfield. The case will be reset for retrial. Jimmy Hines pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and received a two year probated sentence. Mario Solis pleaded guilty to burglary and received a 10 year probated sentence.
The Brownfield Regional Medical Center faced a $63,000 Medicare disallowance after a board briefing by Sheila O Hair of Mason Nichols and Warner. The hospital would appeal, potentially moving to court if denied. A later call reported by administrator John Templain said Medicare would instead reimburse $44,000 more, easing the financial setback.
Brownfield High School drama teacher Lou Lindsey leads the group after Odessa regional contest. The Diviners earned a state bid for April 30, joining Snyder High School and seven others in District AAAA while five students earned honors including Jeff Milburn best actor Beth Hamilton All-Star Cast Denise Willis Darren Gillespie honorable mentions and Buri Browning technical achievement award.
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