Freedom of speech in age of screens and scandals
columnist reflects on founding ideals and enduring rights as modern media transforms press and public discourse. compares Thomas and William Smith hearings to early debates, notes intrusive coverage in a world of instant broadcasting, and contemplates what founding fathers would think.
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Southwest Mi 2627 East Yé Paso TA ndell Five
The fragmentary OCR entry lists numbers and place-like terms including 12/30/99, Southwest Mi, East, Paso, ndell, and five with a postal code 79903. Readable context is insufficient to determine an event or identification for a coherent card.
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Hospital board plans 10000 per year aid for medical student
Rodney Curtis may receive about 10000 annually during years three and four of his residency at Texas Tech Medical School with a service guarantee to work in Brownfield after graduation. The directors also plan to pursue a swing bed program with BRMC, a feasibility project described as very involved.
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Rodney Curtis
Terry Memorial Hospital District
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Lanny Webb
Commissioners adopt new precinct boundaries in Terry County
Terry County Commissioners' Court approved a redistricting plan drawn by Mark Turnbaugh that adjusts Precinct No 3 to extend east into Precinct No 2 while preserving one person one vote and meeting federal guidelines. The plan, which drew public comment but no complaints, will be sent to the Justice Department for adoption.
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Kelly Sinclair
Terry County
Mark Turnbaugh
North
Brownfield
Turnbough
Jasper Jowers
Bill Keesee
Justice Department
BID Corp
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Dick Fletcher
Fletcher
Jowers
Keesee
Robert Milliken
Jerry Johnson
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Brownfield Chamber approves 1992 budget unanimously
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce board approves a 1992 budget of 41,811 at December meeting, up from 34,684 to fund building capital improvements and anticipated inflation. Dues outlook, member count, and 1992 director appointments discussed, with funds from Harvest Festival and fishing tournaments pledged to cover potential shortfalls.
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Kelly Sinclair
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Mike Cauley
Chamber
Nancy Ford
Bobby Brewer
Cauley
Brewer
Tony Phillips
Karen Romine
Dirk Aaron
O.D. Hearn
Larry Fryer
Ford
Spirit of the Plains Christmas Concert at Brownfield Middle
The Spirit of the Plains Concert and Symphonic bands present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. December 12 in the Brownfield Middle School Auditorium. The Concert Band led by Jamie Shipp and Bill Shipp perform a Christmas Suite, Carol of the Drum, and Jingle Bell Fantasy. The Symphonic Band led by Bill Surface and Bill Shipp perform The Happy Sounds of Christmas, White Christmas, Twas the Night Before Christmas narrated by Geoff Bissett, and Sleigh Ride. Community members are invited to attend.
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Spirit of the Plains
Brownfield Middle School
Jamie Shipp
Bill Shipp
Harold Walters
Floyd Werk
James Ployhar
Bill Surface
Elliot Gilman
Irving Berlin
Newell Long
Geoff Bissett
Leroy Anderson
Three BHS Musicians Advance to Area Auditions
Brownfield High School band students Scott Wheatley James Cross and D J Sanders advanced to Area Auditions for the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band and Orchestra. Wheatley placed second among trumpets Cross is one of two baritones and Sanders earned the third tuba slot. The trio will perform January 4 in Lubbock against 4A 5A rivals for potential All-State honors in San Antonio in February. Tara Shipp also advances in region orchestra on flute. Changes to the audition process blend orchestra and band paths, with top region performers competing for both All-State bands and orchestras in February.
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Scott Wheatley
James Cross
D.J. Sanders
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Santa Letters Accepted by Brownfield News
The Brownfield News invites children in Brownfield and Terry County to send Santa letters to Santa Claus c/o Brownfield News Chief Helper P.O. Drawer 1272 Brownfield 79316. Letters printed in the Dec 25 issue. paper delivered Dec 24. deadline Wednesday Dec 18.
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