Words that Come Back to Haunt Our Certainties
A columnist recalls famous mispredictions from Gates to Sarnoff and Watson to Cleveland, noting how confident forecasts often miss their mark. The piece invites readers to revisit Emmitt Smith’s prospects and consider humility in public assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sarnoff
Yale University
Fred Smith
Smith
Federal Express Corp
Clark Gable
Gary Cooper
Decca Recording Co
Lord Kelvin
Royal Society
Spencer Silver
Atari
Hewlett-Packard
Apple Computer Inc
Steve Jobson
H-P
Steve Wozniak
Grover Cleveland
Lynn
Emmitt Smith
Hall of Fame
Brownfield stores report mixed 1996 sales and 1997 hope
Brownfield businesses describe 1996 as average to better, with Gebo's up five percent for the year and Bayless Jewelry up about ten percent. Managers cite a late but strong Christmas, dry farming conditions, and cautious optimism for 1997 dependent on weather and cotton payments.
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CNN
Brownfield
Brownfield News
Gebo
Jeff Kisor
Kisor
Mike Bayless
Bayless Jewelry
Bayless
Verlan Leavelle
Leavelle
South Ist St
Betty Brasher
Brasher Furniture
Brasher
Terry County
Brownfield Anthony
Brent Harris
School police program links BCISD with city officer
A three year federal grant funds a joint project placing School Resource Officer Jerry Hernandez at Brownfield High School with BCISD. The city and district cover about 36 thousand dollars while the federal government pays 75 percent. Hernandez will focus on service and guidance, addressing substance abuse and safety topics, and will work across all campuses as a resource rather than a traditional police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Word
Brownfield Independent School District
Jerry Hernandez
Brownfield
Bill Avera
Clinton
John Dosher
Hernandez
Texas
Avera
Police Department
Dosher
UW drive chairman extends campaign
The Terry County United Way fundraiser deadline is extended to January 31 to allow division chairpersons more time to finish projects. The extension does not change funding, supporting 12 agencies including Brownfield Meals on Wheels and American Red Cross with specified allocations and $2,500 for administrative salaries plus $650 for campaign expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County United Way
Jody Bradley
Bradley
Name In The News A Good Neighbor
Kema Speed, a busy payroll clerk for Brownfield School District, is featured as a dependable, community minded neighbor. The piece details her work load, family life with husband Mike and two children, and her career path from Round Rock to Brownfield, including learning curves and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kema Speed
Brownfield School
Brownfield News
Kemna
BHS
Spirit of the Plains
Mike
Kinsey
Cole
Brownfield
Neil Hardy
Round Rock
Austin
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By Lynn Brisendine
Locke
Bill Gates
Popular Mechanics
Thomas Watson
IBM
Prentice Hall
Advanced Computing Systems Division
Ken Olson
Digital Equipment Corp
Western Union
Jeremy Allen Dohm
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth
LVN
Lori Melgarejo
Rycke Rodman
Troy Dohm
Wal-Mart
Nelson Pharmacy
Boston Tea Room
Cuttin' Loose
Brownfield Floral
Brownfield Businesses
BCISD
Rita Gonzales
Pat Perry
East Tate
Jack Frost
UW Drive
Brownfield Senior Citizens
Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Caprock Girl Scouts Council
Children’s Protective Services
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
Salvation Army
West Texas Children’s Center
Goodfellows
Women’s Protective Services
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
United Way
Kema
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