World War Reflections and Economic Tensions Across Nations
In a pointed editorial, Lynn Brisendine recalls Pearl Harbor and World War II, then shifts to modern economic strain. The piece condemns foreign competition and tariff barriers, citing Japanese, German, French, and other firms leveraging U S systems while limiting American access abroad, urging vigilance on national wealth and trade.
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Pearl Harbor
Eisenhower
General MacArthur
United States
Brownfield honors Amoco for longterm community support
Brownfield officials led by Chamber of Commerce chairman Mike Hamilton thanked Amoco for sustained help to the city and Terry County. Mayor Tommy Hicks and District Manager David Robertson spoke of Amoco’s 40 years in Brownfield, its 400 district employees, ongoing CO2 projects, and wells drilled despite market slowdowns. The ceremony featured commemorative coins to recognize loyalty and the two-way partnership between Amoco and local leaders.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Mike Hamilton
Amoco Production Company
Brownfield
Dick Fletcher
Herb
Chesshir
Terry
Hamilton
Bob Sheppard
Amoco
Houston
David Robertson
Tommy Hicks
Sheppard
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Herb Chesshir
Howard Yandell
Slaughter
Denver City
Seminole jury convicts Miranda in Vandivere murder
Salvadore Otero Miranda was found guilty of capital murder in the Nov. 5, 1984 slaying of Darryl Vandivere of Brownfield by a Gaines County jury after 32 hours of deliberation in 106th District Court. His cousin Eraclio Miranda pleaded guilty, turned state's evidence, and is jailed in Terry County.
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106Th District Court
Seminole
Salvadore Otero Miranda
Gaines County
Salvadore Miranda
Eraclio Miranda
Darryl Vandivere
Brownfield
Terry County
Salvadore
Lubbock
Floyd Holder
Ricky Smith
Joe Smith
132Nd
Gene Dulaney
Miranda
Cedar Lake
Vandivere
Mexico
Juarez
Eraclio
FBI
Minnesota
Texas
James Finley
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce names 1987 officers
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce revealed its 1987 officer slate with Howard Yandell slated as president and Jimmy Hammons as vice president. Seven new directors will join in January for three year terms: A S Bullock Jackie Cargill George Cox Ruby Craig Roy Edwards Nancy Hollmann Melvin Stevenson. Christopher will remain president until the January banquet after a transfer and resignation letter was reviewed. Executive VP Bobbye Slack reported a Nov 30 balance of 7193.33, with Oct 31 balance 9312.97 and net profit 1389 from football playoff events and concessions. The annual banquet is set for Jan 10 at the BHS Commons with Clyde Harris as guest.
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Howard Yandell
Chamber
Jimmy Hammons
A.S. Bullock
Jackie Cargill
George Cox
Ruby Craig
Roy Edwards
Nancy Hollmann
Melvin Stevenson
Yandell
Curtis Christopher
Christopher
Perryton
Bobbye Slack
BHS
Clyde Harris
Brownfield choirs prepare Christmas program at BMS Auditorium
Brownfield High School and Middle School choirs directed by Suzanne White and Jane Backus perform a Christmas program at the BMS Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday. The choirs perform separately and together with about 150 students involved. The New Horizon Singers and the sixth grade music class also perform. Admission is free to the public.
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Brownfield High School
BMS
Suzanne White
Jane Backus
New Horizon
BRMC Sets Regular Session Agenda for Board Meeting
The Terry Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in regular session. The 1985-86 BRMC audit is a primary item, with administrator Pat McMillan to give the monthly report. A closed executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters.
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Terry Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors
BRMC
Pat McMillan
Bale count edges up in Terry County survey
As of Friday morning a total of 23 517 bales had been reported processed by the Terry County Guns. The bale count survey was made by the Texas Employment Commission.
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Terry County
Texas Employment Commission
Farmers urged to economize by reducing fuel needs
Fifth in a Texas Extension Service series on energy saving for farms urges practical, low cost steps. Agricultural engineer Wayne Reese says combine field trips, cut idling, use proper weights, maintain engines, test irrigation pumps, apply fertilizer by soil test, and run equipment at rated speeds to lower fuel use and boost returns.
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Texas Extension Service
Wayne Reese
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Reese
Smith Foods Sells City Property to Furr Foods Inc
Smith Foods sells city land to Furr Foods Inc in a deal affecting multiple stores. Furr’s will reopen in Hereford Plainview Fort Stockton Pecos under the Furr’s sign except Hereford, which becomes LoMart a discount merchandise venture. Purchases also include a tract in Lamesa, with no comment from Furr’s officials.
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Smith’s Food
Furr Food Inc
Cedar Street
Tahoka Highway
Smith Foods
Furr Foods
Texas
Utah
Furr’s
Smith's
Hereford
Plainview
Fort Stockton
Pecos
LoMart
Furr's
Smith’s Foods
Lamesa
Furr
Brown 'S
Goodfellows seek names for Christmas gift donors drive
Goodfellows in Brownfield in their 23rd year seek names of children and families to receive toys and meals. Submit names this week to a local church for screening before passing to the group. Donations of toys may be left at the fire station and cash at city hall to fund two toys per child and a meat plus fruit and vegetables for each family.
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Goodfellows
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Brownfield
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