01 Jan 1967
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1967
Page
1
City Manager Jake Geron explains a planned water rate increase due January to cover rising costs. He notes that taxpayer costs rise with federal spending and corporate taxes fall on consumers, urging careful consideration of fiscal pressures.
A review of Brownfield 1965 building activity shows permits totaling major sums for homes and commercial buildings, plus additional permits for renovations and moving houses. The article also explains Brownfield’s participation in the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, water rate changes, and projected supply from the dam project.
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee set January 9 as the first Dollar Day of 1967 at a Thursday meeting. Jim Bayless chaired as the group outlined calendars, a community shopping survey, and effort to involve Tech students in planning and a proposed night watch for Brownfield.
The note invites citizens to type or print letters explaining why they think it is best to shop locally. Letters must be signed with no limit on entries. NEWS staff will judge by content, not editorial skill, and weekly winners will be printed with announcements.
The Brownfield NEWS will publish its regular midweek edition on Thursday starting Jan 5, with Weekley noting the change aims to improve readability. He cites updated deadlines, morning delivery before 7 am, and ongoing refinements since 1966 including offset printing and a six column page.
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