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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
Brownfield elder statesman Sig H Atkinson quotes samples on temper and public concern. He cites Tax Foundation figures showing 1970 government payroll at 111 billion dollars with 48 federal 18 state and 45 local, noting government employment surpasses wholesale and retail plus agriculture and forestry workers.
Two Hong Kong teenagers given three year terms for rape appealed claiming unfairness due to age. The court found merit in the complaint and increased the sentences to six years each, restoring severity in punishment.
Brownfield State Bank crowned winners in the Name the Ready Reserve Twins contest. Russell Lepard and Ken Lawlis tied for first with Penny and Buck names earning $100 each, while Mrs. Willard C. Hawkins won $50. Bruce Zorns praised the strong entries.
The region endures rain snow sleet and ice as a postman keeps delivering amid mixed temperatures. Forecasters expect another spell of drizzle today Thursday with cold fronts and freezing rain lingering into the week.
Texas Farm Bureau launches a property protection program for Yoakum and Plains areas. Members posting official No Trespassing signs gain protection against trespass and related offenses with a $200 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction. Signs and nameplates priced, vehicle decals free, plan funded by county FB for members without TFB policies.
Terry County Commissioners opened a federal revenue sharing check for 75812 dollars and approved spending rules under guidelines. They authorized 12500 dollars per commissioner for road work and equipment, discussed courthouse landscaping with 25 large trees and 20 shrubs, and eyed an underground sprinkler plan.
Brownfield students perform The Sound of Music at the Middle School with a local pit orchestra. Neal Campbell directs the production with Deidra Durhem as Maria and Russell Lepard as Georg Von Trapp. Tickets cost 2.50 for reserved seats and 1.59 for general admission.
Brownfield Housing Authority will meet with Pierce Pace and Associates at City Hall at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss 36 low rent units. HUD has granted a $7,200 preliminary appropriation, with 16 units reserved for the elderly.
Ricardo Rodriguez is the new technician for Brownfield Cable Television arriving in Brownfield four weeks ago and bringing prior radio TV experience from Radio KLOX in Raymondville. A San Benito High School graduate, he has spent most of his life in Texas and previously worked in San Benito before moving north.
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