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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1981
Page
4
The Texas Ranger from Lubbock offered help as Terry County deputies aid the investigation. Police report unusual prowler activity since the crime, with extra patrols this week. Miss Bryant, a popular high school student active in band church and work at a local restaurant, is the victim.
The commissioners debated hiring deputies for a non functioning county office amid doubts about the idea. After discussions with Sheriff Ralph Murry and constable service details, Delton Gregg and Bill Keesee supported the hire while Harvey Smith and James Martin opposed. Chesshir broke the tie with a no vote. They also approved purchasing an overhead projector for 699 dollars requested by County Extension Agent Jane Blay.
Brownfield Police Department handled multiple burglaries and thefts over a period from Friday noon to Tuesday noon. The first report came Saturday from the 600 block of S. 1st where a gun and boxes of shells were stolen.
Brownfield residents bought stronger home locks after last week events. Sears-Copeland Hardware sold about a dozen deadbolts in two days and sold out, while Jerry's Bike and Lock Shop installed several deadbolts and reported inquiries. Lindsey Hardware moved three or four deadbolts. Local burglaries included a 700 block Park Lane residence with no missing items, Western Auto theft of a Midland TV, a 900 block S Cedar lawn mower theft, and a Holiday House room theft of a gold necklace and two gold earrings. Four minor traffic accidents occurred, plus several prowler, assault, and mischief incidents. Three juveniles were taken for disorderly conduct. one public intoxication arrest.
In Lubbock, a jury failed to reach a verdict in the seven day trial of Virgil Crawford a 66 year old Brownfield attorney charged with having sexual relations with a 14 year old girl who had cleaned his office The panel reported a 10 to 2 vote for conviction but remained deadlocked after deliberations and Judge Bill Sheehan declared a mistrial Shelved for next steps and venue change noted for further proceedings.
Arthur Kopit's Wings directed by Lou Lindsey sails Brownfield High School to the state one act contest, with Sara Addison winning Best Actress and Emily Alexander and Kendall Moss earning Honorable Mention. Cast includes Vanessa Jackson and Liz Saenz. production set for May 8 in Austin with crew listed. Separate notes cover legal cases, school news, and ATPE meeting details.
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