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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1960
Page
6
Nation wide construction awards rose by one percent to an annual rate of 55.3 billion dollars in November, signaling a “shot in the arm” for local economies. The report highlights a surge in labor pay and demand for materials alongside broader gains in financing and public works.
A Jackson Mississippi story notes Douglas Herrin and Dr. Douglas Robertson developed a foot controlled boat motor after WWII shortages. Mounted near the bow the pedal powered by a 12 volt battery frees both hands for fishing improving maneuverability and comfort aboard. Minnie Minoso leads the American League with 184 hits last season.
Texas National Guard hosts the First Citizens Orientation Conference at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Lubbock National Guard Armory to inform Brownfield and area residents about the guards role in national defense Brig Gen Bishop Col Black and Capt Adams appear with short talks and a post meeting social follows.
Mer. Joe Satterwhite reported that all past presidents of the organization were busy raising about $6,000 still owed for the new chamber’s construction. They plan to retire $3,000 notes held by each of the city’s two banks. Past presidents named include J. O. Gillham and A. M. Muldrow among others.
Torrington residents reached a population of over 4000 in the recent census. Under Wyoming law the town must adopt a city budget plan establish new departments and pay higher fire insurance premiums until a paid fire department is created.
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