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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1998
Page
6
James Harris pastor Faith Chapel Baptist Church shares a Christmas meditation explaining Advent as preparation for Christ’s coming. The message emphasizes the meaning of Advent, its historical observance, and Mary’s response in Luke 1 46 47 and 49 KJV stating God is mighty and holy.
The BBB of the South Plains warns area businesses about widespread con schemes. Bogus billing for Yellow Pages ads and fraudulent telemarketing top the list, with millions lost annually nationwide. Enhanced vigilance and staff education are urged to combat misleading invoices and solicitations.
A reader complains the Brownfield varsity boys basketball team had two games on November 20 and 24 with no scores in the paper. They urge the staff to call the coach for scores and print them the next day, even if full stories aren’t possible.
Footnote to history recalls James E. Ferguson the only Texas governor ever impeached by the Senate. A Bell County farmer who left rail work for law and media before entering politics, he was elected governor in 1915, created the Highway Department, backed a school for the feeble minded, authorized three normal colleges, and extended tenants' rights.
In 1917 Texas Governor faced 25 to 3 Senate vote removing him after 21 impeachment charges amid misused funds and embezzlement accusations. Eight years later his wife Miriam Ferguson was elected governor, marking a political return in Texas history. The piece also notes local lore about towns Dexter and Chicago in Dawson County and later Lamesa becoming county seat.
The document lists multiple officials with addresses and phone numbers including President Burt Clinton at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20500, Kay Bailey Hutchison R Texas in Washington DC 202-224-5922, Pa Grama Texas 202-224-2934, Larry Compest 202-225-4005, Governor George W Bush in Austin 78711, Rick Perry 512-463-7446, Dan Moraces 512-463-2100, Treasurer LBJ Box 12608 512-463-6000, Comptroller of Public Accounts Joun Sharp Austin 512-463-? 800-252-5555, Sen Robert Duncan Austin 512-463-0128, and Rev Gary Walker Box 2910 Austin 78768-2910.
Azle News columnist Bob Bucker writes an open letter to Governor Bush praising his term and warning against a presidential bid. He urges focus on clear ideals, sustained leadership, and public service over self interest, urging Bush to lead with integrity or not run at all.
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