Cotton harvest speeds as dry weather boosts stripping pace
Terry County Extension Agent Kerry Siders says about 90 percent of the cotton has been harvested, with 95 to 97 percent expected by Monday under good stripping conditions. Gins across Terry County report progress, with many aiming to finish by Christmas or shortly after, and observers noting strong cotton grades.
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Terry County
Kerry Siders
Meadow Farmers Co-op
Southwest Cotton Growers
T&s Gin
Johnson Gin Inc
Needmore Gin Inc
Texas to raise speed limit to 70 on most roads
Texas will allow 70 mph on most highways after a federal bill signed by President Clinton. TDH official says four lane and divided highways will shift first, with changes starting as soon as Dec. 8 and possibly extending into March 1996. Drivers are urged to follow posted signs.
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Terry
Texas
Bill Clinton
Jim Combes
Texas Department of Highways and Transporth
Combes
Terry County
Brownfield
Lubbock
Wellman
TDH
Penny Mason
Mason
Plains
America's Dumbest Criminals Traps and Blunders Highlighted
A jokey national digest notes real crimes show the dumb side of criminals. Reports describe a 90 day sentence followed by an 88 day escape and a later year back in prison, a Rhode Island vending machine caper for bail in quarters, and various ill fated schemes from a Nashville dam plot to a plexiglass window misfire. The book by Leland Gregory and collaborators tours the country, aiming to deter youth by exposing bungling thieves.
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Rhode Island
Leland Gregory
America
Gregory
Chicago
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Silence of the Lambs
Spain
France
Italy
Sweden
Percy Priest
Nashville
Combest Criticizes Bosnia Mission At Press Conference
U S Representative Larry Combest of the 19th District denounces President Clinton’s plan to deploy over 20 000 troops to Bosnia calling it a huge mistake. He questions national security and interests and notes limited public support while pledging to back troops if sent. He also discusses a new state speed limit bill allowing up to 70 mph by day and 65 mph at night with Texas to set own limits.
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U.S
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Bill Clinton
Bosnia
South Plains
Brownfield News
Lubbock
Clinton
Combest
United States
Congress
Texas
Alpha Omega Study Club Christmas Tour planned
The Alpha Omega Study Club will host its Christmas Tour on Thursday from 6 30 p m to 9 p m with five stops at homes of Pickett Timmons Brasher Hardy and a final stop at Brownfield Seniors Community 601 E Felt Doors prizes will be drawn at the final stop Advance tickets are 5 from members or Brownfield Floral Limited Edition Art Interior Motives and other sponsors donated prizes Door prize merchants include Brownfield Floral Main Place and Brown Jewelry etc.
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Alpha Omega Study Club
David & Holly Pickett
E. Hester
Andy & Lauren Timmons
S. Howell
Betty Brasher
Carter
Ted
Nell Hardy
E. Buckley
Brownfield
Brownfield Floral
Main Place
Leavelle
Phil's
Bayless Jewelry
Kimberlee's
Nelson Pharmacy
Judge Moore disposes of several cases in 121st District Court
Judge Kelly Moore sent four defendants in 121st District Court to probation or jail after guilty pleas. Alfredo Avalos Puentes received a two year sentence for tampering with government records, probation for two years, 30 days in Terry County Jail, 160 hours of community service, and fees totaling $526.50. Paul J. Licon got 18 months in a state jail for burglary with 44 days in Terry County Jail, 12 hours of community service, restitution $101.75, court costs $176.50, and a $40 monthly probation fee. Jesus Leyva Gonzales faced deferred adjudication probation for 10 years on an aggravated kidnapping charge with conditions to remain in Terry County and future supervision.
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Kelly Moore
Alfredo Avalos Puentes
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Puentes
Terry County
Paul J. Licon
Licon
Portoria
Jesus Leyva Gonzales
Gonzales
Terry
United Way Trails In 95 Campaign Total
Terry County United Way reported 16942.55 dollars raised toward a 32000 dollar goal as of Thursday. Donations come from Employee, Advanced and General, School, and Church divisions. Funds support area agencies including Red Cross and Salvation Army. Chair Jeanette Awbrey says several divisions have yet to report.
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Terry County
United Way
Council of Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Children’s Protective Ser
Santa letters to Santa Claus address in Brownfield News
The Brownfield News invites children to mail letters to Santa Claus care of Box 1272 Brownfield Texas 79316. Letters received will be published in the December 24 edition. Deadline for submissions is Friday December 8.
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Santa Claus
Terry County
Brownfield News
Santa
Brownfield Texas
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Brownfield Noon Lions
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Jody Bradley
Bill Shoemann
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Carolyn Cummings
Ida Salas
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121St District
Lee District Court
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