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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1992
Page
1
Excessive May and early June rains kept the South Plains wet and cool but Terry County cotton prospects appear brighter. ASCS director Danny Decker says about one third of the crop may be lost, with 55-65 percent still alive. Heavy rain or an early freeze could hurt.
Brownfield police urge residents to skip fireworks as the city bans all forms. Acting Chief Ed Duran says tickets can land offenders in Municipal Court with fines up to $500, and there is no possession exception in Brownfield.
The News interviewed seven upcoming seniors who attended Girls State at Texas Lutheran University Seguin and Boys State at the University of Texas Austin. They describe party affiliations mock government roles and memorable figures while detailing experiences from the weeklong programs and the impact on understanding governance.
The News notes readers should approach all advertising deadlines wary due to the 4th of July holiday. Some sale items may not take effect until Sunday or Monday, prompting cautious planning for shoppers and businesses alike.
A reflection on how SRK semi weekly papers shifted dated lines from Thursday to Wednesday midweek due to delivery realities. The piece traces hot type to cold type transitions, the rise of faster presses, and the lingering debate over Sunday datelines while noting July 5 advance news for July 4 readers.
Brownfield City Council approved July 17 for the ISF open house and ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. with a 5 p.m. tour and an officials only barbecue. The public may tour July 18-19, with speeches by TDCJ and Concept Inc. officials and attendance by State Rep. Jim Rudd and Sen. John Montford.
Don Harwood of Brownfield was elected Commander of the Texas VFW Department at the 72nd department convention in Dallas on June 27, with installation by past National Commander Ted Connell. A retired Air Force veteran of Korea and Vietnam, Harwood has held multiple VFW offices, earned All State and All American honors in 1987, and spends much of his time traveling to VFW events with his wife Billie across Texas and the U.S.
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