Second Thoughts on McNamara Air Base Closures
The piece argues Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara is endangering U.S. air power by closing air bases and relying on untested guided missiles. It warns missiles cannot replace manned bombers and questions readiness for all-out war and resilience of the electric grid. The column calls McNamara penny wise and dangerous, urging caution on defense cuts.
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Robert McNamara
Russia
U.S. Air Force
McNamara
Brownfield Invited To Take In Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce may join the Special Day program of the 1966 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth from January 28 to February 6. Brownfield leaders consider an executive board meeting to decide attendance for the rodeo queen’s spotlighted introduction and group seating arrangements. Fort Worth officials emphasize action, rodeo acts, and entertainment as part of the world’s original indoor rodeo. Entries for cattle, horses, sheep, and swine close January dates, with poultry, rabbit, and pigeon entries due January 15.
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Brownfield
Fort Worth
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Beck Jr
Beck
W. R. Watt
Christmas Silence Amid Street Noise and Faith
A religious column contrasts a noisy Christmas season with a quiet spiritual call. It recalls Mary and Joseph, the angels, and the prophetic yearning as the birth of Jesus unfolds in humble silence beyond the clamor of modern life. The piece ends noting the unseen, inward communication of faith.
Lyntegar Lineman Dies After Electric Shock Near Post
Donald Wayne Young 24 a Lyntegar Electric Cooperative lineman was electrocuted on a line about a mile from Post Friday morning and died en route to Brownfield General Hospital. Funeral held in Post. survivor list includes parents Alvin and wife Judy Stovall. police report notes thefts in the area.
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Donald Wayne Young
Brownfield General Hospital
Young
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative
Brownfield Funeral Home
Texas Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
Takoka
Post
Alvin Young
Rt. 3
Lyntegar
First Baptist Church
Post High School
Judy Stovall
Tommy
Rt. 1
L P. Baker
Post Office Braced For Normal Flood Of Christmas Mail
Newly sworn in Postmaster Howard Davis urged Brownfield residents to mail packages by the weekend to avoid delays. The office expects about 360000 pieces of mail from Dec 1 to Christmas with 27 staff on duty. Peak day is Dec 19. holiday schedules apply Dec 25 and 26. only special delivery and perishable items may be delivered on Christmas Day.
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Bob Meyers
U. S
Howard Davis
Brownfield
Davis
Pattons
Meadow Man Given Honor
AUSTIN Special An official State Health Department has awarded a certificate of competency to Robert N. Wilson water supervisor for the Meadow water system. The citation shows state water officials hold Wilson in high regard and he earned the award by meeting work experience training and qualifying exam requirements.
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Austin
Roberrt N. Wilson
Meadow
Wilson
Texas Water and Sewage Works Assn
State Health Department
Sanitary Engineers
Health Department
United Fund to Rest in January After 84 Percent of Goal Reached
The United Fund in Brownfield reached 84 percent of its goal after extending through Nov 30 and will resume drive in January. Directors, led by Mark Wyatt, noted many residents were not asked to contribute, with the general division weakest at 1621.50 raised, while advanced gifts led at 16594.96. The current total stands at 22600.138 against an original goal of 26958. Wyatt said this year’s goal was higher and agency allocations will be nearly as high as last year despite added expenses. The board approved immediate payment to the Goodfellows for 90 percent of their 600 allotment and planned to continue card-by-card efforts with pairs.
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United Fund
Mark Wyatt
Brownfield
Wyatt
Goodfellows
Jake Geron
The
United
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Amanda Hardy
Funeral services for Amanda Hardy 78 of Brownfield were conducted Sunday at Four Square Gospel Church. The Rev. Paul Risser and Rev. H. R. Harris officiated. Burial followed at Brownfield Cemetery. Survived by three sons Bill Midland Ted Hobbs N M J T Tucson Ariz a daughter E Bryant Brownfield a brother Tilman Clark Birmingham Ala three half sisters Trannie McClure Ola Graham May Clark ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
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Amanda Hardy
Brownfield General Hospital
Four Square
Ropesville
May Clark
Cleburne
Cotton sampling rises as wet weather slows harvest
The USDA Brownfield office classed 21,712 Smith-Doxey samples this week, up from last week, with a season total of 64,593. Sample receipts run near 5,000 daily. three new classers bring staff to nine. TEC reports 46,587 bales ginned in Terry County so far, 19,661 weighed this week, harvest momentum dampened by wet weather.
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Usda Consumer and Classing
Brownfield
Wilburn L. Reeves
Texas Employment Commission
Terry County
TEC
Change Made In Lighting Contest
The Jaycees urge residents to enter the annual Christmas decoration contest with a new schedule. Judging shifts to Tuesday night December 21 with plaques for best decorated home and most attractive door. A Garden Club member Maids and Matrons Club and Xi Theta Theta Beta Sigma Phi chapter judge the event. Call Bob Simpson at Nelson Drug 7-4212 or any Jaycee for entry.
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Jaycees
Garden Club
Xi Theta Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Bob Simpson
Jaycee Lighting Committee
Nelson Drug
The
Weather outlook calls for warm spell with light rain
Weather Bureau extended forecast predicts continued warm harvest weather for several days with highs 3 to 8 degrees above normal, around 59 and lows near 34, turning cooler midweek and a tenth to a quarter inch of rain expected.
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Weather Bureau
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