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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1973
Page
1
Casual Corner shares five traveler precautions from Automobile Clubs amid gas shortages. Tips urge driving on top of tank, fueling in cities, avoiding post 8 p.m. fills, noting Sunday closures, and not relying on one brand. Also includes local notes on events, schedules, and community observations.
An early morning fire at a vacant house near South 4th and Webb prompted firefighters to respond around 2 30 am. Officials said the blaze did not spread to nearby structures, and classes are set to resume Monday as previously planned.
U S Congressman George Mahon spoke to Brownfield Rotarians urging faith in the nation and noting Watergate as a call for better oversight. He discussed farm subsidies, the Alaska pipeline bill, social security increases, and a crime prevention bill, and answered questions before a local audience.
City officials discuss 1974 street paving estimates for Brownfield with Mayor Lloyd Hahn. New cost cited at about 7 dollars per running foot, nearly double the 1969 rate of 4.50. A public hearing will require an expert witness to confirm value increases from the paving.
Mrs C A Kuehler and Jerry Little from the Brownfield Armory handled two 50 caliber machine gun shells found in a dresser drawer at the O K Used Furniture Store on Hill Street. The shells, likely from the Vietnam era, were turned over to authorities and would be taken to Reese Air Force Base to be rendered harmless.
An organizational meeting of the Brownfield Athletic Booster Club will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the school administration building. All members and prospects are urged to attend. Cub kickoff is set for 7 30 p m Thursday August 23 at Cub Stadium with football players and coaches introduced.
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