01 Aug 1984
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1984
Page
1
Microfilm Centen Inc references a mailing address at PC Box 45436 Dallas Texas 75245. The entry lists Dallas as the city with the ZIP code 75245 and a PO box box number 45436. No additional context or events are provided in the fragment.
Brownfield's seven month building permit total reaches 1 747 556 up nearly 600 000 from 1983. July adds 23 permits totaling 78 950 the month’s lowest so far this year with no new residences or mobile homes. Major permits include Carter Drive additions, a fence, a transmitter building for Brownfield Broadcasting Co and various storage buildings and carports across multiple addresses.
Soil conservationist Duane Moss says rainfall is not yet critical for area cotton, though some farmers are irrigating. He cites producer Dan Taylor in the northeast county who began watering two days ago and reported 2% inches on July 11, noting July rain was uneven.
The opening ceremony drew 88,000 spectators paying $200 each, with a massive card section and a planned closing ceremony spectacle. U S and Soviet bloc dynamics frame coverage, while on street Russian interviews reveal candor about government. Meanwhile Terry County cotton faces drought risk with soil moisture forecasts and farmer notes on rainfall, rotation, and a warm September as a potential salvage.
Farmers move to irrigate during a critical growth stage hoping for rain to boost yields for young plants. Local growers report moisture relief would accelerate germination and establishment of new crops amid dry conditions.
Brownfield City Council prepares a short Thursday meeting in City Hall to review a tight agenda. Items include 1984-85 tax rate considerations, Energas franchise second reading and language changes, proposed fire protection standards, and reappointment of Coleman Williams to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, with his term expiring July 31.
Terry County Commissioners Court approves a 5 percent salary hike for all elected and appointed staff after a deadlock vote. Judge Herbert Chesshir breaks the tie, noting no tax increase and inflation concerns. Effective January 1, 1984. Court also moves from jury wheel to computer selection with no extra cost.
A Welchman, Victor Frias, was found with chest stab wounds outside El Casino Club Saturday evening. His wife said he had been at the bar while she sat inside. He was taken to Brownfield Regional Medical Center and later moved to Lubbock General Hospital as police questioned several witnesses.
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