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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1973
Page
1
The Texas Tourist Council cites 22.9 million out of state visitors in the past year who spent 2.2 billion dollars, with friendliness highlighted as a key attractor. Governor Briscoe proclaims Friendly Texan Week to prep for 25 million expected visitors.
Kat the cat brings cheer, enjoys pampered care and spoon fed meals. Kathleen smiles at the attention as she waits for a happier future.
Heavy south east Texas storms dumped over three inches around Beaumont and Port Arthur while heat lingered in West Texas with temperatures near 100. Cotton irrigation and drought impacts reported. June saw 103 in area, soil moisture low and wheat harvest near complete. Simultaneously Hurricane Alice weakened off Newfoundland as New England rains caused widespread flood damage in Vermont and New Hampshire totaling millions.
State Representative R. B. McAlister spoke at a July 4 barbecue hosted by the Terry County Heritage Museum Association at the American Legion Hall. He emphasized instant communication and unity as he also played piano for attendees.
Brownfield residents were asked to register at City Hall with city secretary Zelma Miller for a curb gutter paving program. Deadline is September 1. Council approved an assessment paying program to start in 1974 with the city covering about 30 percent of the bill and property owners paying 10 percent.
H L King has been named Man of Year in Texas Agriculture for 1973 by the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association. He is one of six Texans honored and will receive the award August 5 to 7 in Austin.
Mrs Mohota Winston displayed her book Love Was Crucified about her late husband Judge Winston at the Terry County Heritage Museum Association July 4 barbecue. She donated two dollars from each sale to support a proposed museum to be housed in the old Brownfield home.
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