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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1970
Page
2
Guest Editorial by Jake Geron, City Manager, urges residents to stop vandalism in Brownfield. He cites costly damages to street signs lights and machinery, noting over 350 dollars in repairs in 30 days and thousands annually. Calls for shifting energy to constructive community projects in 1970.
The article outlines basic tools for community progress Willpower goal setting a coordinating mechanism funding and political action. It notes chambers of commerce have applied these tools with varying success and emphasizes citizen involvement to shape future goals for 1970 and beyond.
December saw six building permits issued totaling 43 625 dollars, keeping Terry County's annual permit value at 441 757 dollars with 103 permits for the year. Chamber members begin a drive for tickets to the January 15 banquet.
Monroe Rowden announces the Terry Soil and Water Conservation District 1969 annual report is the best yet. Harvey Davis sends congratulations from the State Board, noting farmer and sponsor support as key to publishing the showcase of practices on 15 district farms.
A yearlong civic timeline highlights Brownfield and Terry County events from February through December. New groups form the Toastmasters and Civil Air Patrol. chamber budgets rise. 24 7 calls logged by Brownfield Fire Department. students win contests. diverse local leaders receive honors. and a rare snow event closes the year.
An old timer reflects on sensational novels, adult Westerns, and traffic with wry humor. The piece quotes Douglas Meador and recalls Skid Row in Los Angeles, noting younger men slipping from struggle and shelter seekers amid cold rains.
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