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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
2
A Detroit firm surveyed 100000 paper clips and found 19143 used as poker chips while 17200 served as suspender hooks and 14163 twisted in telephone cords. Only 20000 held papers together, others became pipe cleaners, toothpicks or were lost. The piece notes linotype history and local notes on birthdays, vacations, school start, rodeos, staff additions, and graduates.
General Telephone Company of the Southwest and the Communications Workers of America announced a three year contract on Friday August 6 with about 16 percent wage gains in year one. The deal costs $7.5 million over the period and includes a third year wage reopener. Ratification by members in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas is expected late this month.
Twenty births were recorded in Brownfield during July with 11 boys and 9 girls, raising the year total to 212 births. There were 12 deaths in July, bringing the year total to 43.
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company and First National Bank released statements showing total county deposits at 25 467 031 93 for June 30 1971 up 1 831 447 99 from 1970. Assets for 1971 rose to 16 310 680 43 at Brownfield Bank and 12 802 847 92 at First National Bank, with 1970 figures below.
Terry County commissioners accepted a FAA grant of 22304 dollars and awarded airport project 748-0030-01 to Thomason Construction for 64258 dollars. Judge McKinney and Clerk Gray to sign contracts. Other actions include land damages payments, road and library funding, voter cards, a used pickup purchase, and jail facility inspection.
The Terry County Sheriff's Department logged 59 arrests in July with 51 in Terry County and eight in other counties. They served 142 civil papers, 129 in Terry County for a total of 47 dollars and 13 in other counties for fees totaling 40 dollars. Deputies drove 13,950 miles across three vehicles and provided 377 meals at 452 cents per man per day. Property recovery totaled 3,428.04 dollars from theft and vandalism losses valued at 8,018.30 dollars were reported. Vehicle upkeep expenses reached 1,780.48 dollars, the largest single item. Oil and gas for county operations noted.
The paper introduces extra space between lines to improve readability and aid corrections. This lighter page appearance reflects a trend toward less dense layouts while inviting readers to comment on the new look.
Governor Preston Smith mandates Venezuelan equine encephalitis shots for all Texas horses. Terry County holds a final free vaccination window, with owners urged to contact Dr. Tim Faulkenberry by 5 p.m. Friday August 13 to schedule doses. Young owners under 21 must bring a parent to sign waivers.
Football physicals will be given to all high school players at 7 30 p m Friday Aug 13 in the Brownfield High School gym according to Coach Harold Teal Shoes will be issued to seniors juniors and sophomores Aug 11 14 and Aug 16 marks first workouts for top three grades Seniors and juniors have 7 30 a m and 5 p m sessions Aug 16 20 with sophomores at 11 a m Freshmen begin Aug 23
Texas governors signed House Bill 615 creating free license plates for certain disabled veterans with 70 percent disability ratings. Qualified residents may register one vehicle for personal use, with DV prefix or suffix plates and Disabled Vet wording, plus parking-fee exemptions. Plates become available in 1972 after Oct 1 deadline. each application requires a $1 fee and VA verification.
Aug 19 is the date for state and federal inspection of Brownfield General Hospital. Board and architects will tour at 5 pm on Aug 17 ahead of a tentative Aug 28 open house. Private rooms will cost 39 dollars daily. A propane emergency power system is under consideration due to gas pressure concerns.
Showers spread across Brownfield and Terry County Sunday and Monday leaving up to 1.50 inches. National Weather Service predicts additional rain Thursday with a new cool front bringing thunderstorms. Farmers welcome moisture though cool weather delays cotton fruiting. Rain totals include 2.35 inches at Jayton and reports of an inch or more elsewhere.
Dorothy Martin named new employee at the Robert L. Noble Company. She brings fourteen years running an insurance agency with her late husband Tyree Martin at Ropesville. She later spent seven and a half years with Brownfield State Bank.
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