Cubs Defeat Dunbar In Friday Action
Cubs win Friday action led by Dirk Bush with 31 points and 14 rebounds as they outscore Dunbar in a strong two half effort. Ralph Riguez and Tommy Fisher added 16 and 12 while the Cubs' defense limited Dunbar to 29 points in the second half. Coach Ward praised the team’s game plan and effort ahead of a Tuesday trip to Canyon.
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Dirk Bush
Ward
Cubs
Panthers
Dunbar
Dirk
Ralph Riguez
Tommy Fisher
Ralph
Tommy
Brentt
Hack
Wilkes
Richard Hope
Charlie Burse
Hack’ Wilkes
Coac Ward
Midland High
Midland
Lubbock High
Estacado
Monty Cooper
Charlie
Mike Jones
Coach Ward
Canyon
Red Letter Day Triumphs in Banquet and Homecoming
A Western themed banquet featuring Talk of the Town celebrated a new president and a successful homecoming. Ronald Reagan spoke briefly, Davis returned the podium to Pfeiffer, and the benediction concluded the event as the nation praised leadership and the release of captives.
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Davis
Pfeiffer
Talk of the Town
Reagan
Carter
Brownfield Police Probe Weekend Stabbings and Thefts
Brownfield police logged 230 calls from January 12 to 19 with 28 offenses and 15 arrests. Weekend incidents included a stabbing at a restaurant, two public intoxication arrests, several minor wrecks, a bicycle and car battery theft, and a possible burglary. Animal warden handled 25 cases.
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Brownfield
Broadway
Oldsmobile
el Casino
Dos Amigos Club
Chamber Banquet Highlights 1980 Outstanding Citizen Alvin Davis
About 485 people attended the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce annual banquet despite snowy weather. Will Rogers Jr spoke on his father and philosophy, Talk of the Town provided music, and Alvin Davis was named Outstanding Citizen of 1980. Dan Powers served well as 1980 president. Ed Pfeiffer prepares 1981 program.
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Will Rogers, Jr
Alvin Davis
Dan Powers
Ed Pfeiffer
Brownfield
Prisons Under Fire as Anger Mounts Over Crime
Paul Harvey cites judging remarks from Houston and Chicago on prison conditions and the rise of two and three time burglars. He recalls Angola in Louisiana and argues reform is needed while noting New Yorks gun control debate and a Times proposal on jewelry crime. Cities in Texas and beyond face funding allocations and parole questions.
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New York City
Houston
Texas
Chicago
Illinois
Miami
Shreveport
Louisiana
Paul Carmouche
Angola
New York Times
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Staci Brow
Barbara White
Carol Corzine
Renee Werner
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