16 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
1
Brownfield notes the tension between competition and cooperation, criticizing excess and scarcity in equal measure. He argues that many seek unfair advantage while few strive to help others and ensure fair profit sharing. He calls for citizen action to elect honest officials and uphold laws impartially.
Cotton classing at Brownfield reports 2 000 samples daily, well below peak 7 500. Week ending January 10 1975 saw 16 000 bales classed, total season 198 000. last year 326 000. Grades 51 52 dominate. 70 percent downgraded one grade for bark. 15 percent microwaive readings 3.5 to 4.9. Prices for top ranges listed. Producers urged to attend Jan 22 meeting at Party House to discuss new cotton legislation.
Terry County Commissioners Court in its first year meeting approves a $4 bounty on coyotes and 50 cent bounty on crows. Several new appointments fired, salaries raised for bailiff and shop staff, and committees named including grievance, airport board, park board, and historical survey. The court discussed public service employment program and jail expenses, with further action on road, library funding, and a $15,000 Precinct 2 loan.
In Brownfield, the State of Texas brings theft charges against Cloyce Leon McCaleb. Dr. Wayne C. Hill testified about a supposed silver cache found with an elderly prospector called the old timer. The scheme involved roads, sacks, and shares offered to investors, with cross-examination beginning.
Meet Your Mabon resident Reverend Elvis William Brown and his wife Isabell after moving to Brownfield for six weeks. The Church of the Nazarene pastor arrived in Texas three years ago from Vernon and hails from Roswell New Mexico. He is the son of the late Stanley Brown and Mrs. Benson Brown of El Paso with a brother in Chicago and a sister in El Paso. He attended Roswell High and studied at Southern California University in San Diego before serving in the U S Navy overseas in China.
A reflection on money not guaranteeing happiness but easing the selection of personal misery, suggesting wealth shapes the type of unhappiness one can endure.
Hazel Purtell earns a BS in elementary education from McMurry College and will receive it at December and May commencement. First United Methodist Church leaders honored after flu cases and bad weather. Jaycees banquet set for January 23 with Dennis McGill as speaker. Outstanding Young Man nominations due January 17. Brownfield Band Boosters back June carnival after TT Band visit. TT music director notes student accountability as key to success. Terry County Heart Association prepares for Heart Day activities on February 14.
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