24 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
1
Random Ramblin notes how the moon landing paused daily life from gas stations to the drag in town. He observes crowds stopping, traffic halts, and weeds pushing through sidewalk cracks as urban life slows during history in the making.
Heavy rainfall across Terry County totaled 2.49 inches in Brownfield Monday night with 0.80 inches citywide and up to 3 inches in rural areas. A false tornado alert blasted from West Powell at 1:30 a.m., prompting residents to seek shelter in the courthouse basement. No damage was reported, and the year-to-date rainfall nears the county average.
Texas Tech economist Dr. Vernon T. Clover reports the Mississippi River water import plan would affect 9.8 million people in 174 counties across Texas New Mexico and Louisiana. The study breaks populations by region including East Texas High Plains West Texas and the Houston area with 2.8 million in the coastal stretch. The plan would divert surplus Mississippi water while leaving enough flow to support Gulf marshlands and tributaries.
Brownfield All Stars lose 5 to 4 in the tournament final to Levelland after a late ninth inning. Levelland advanced by defeating Whiteface Sundown 15 to 0 and Denver City beat Brownfield earlier 5 to 1. Gary Willis suffered the loss as pitcher after replacing Louis Roberson in the second.
Absentee voting at the county clerk office on nine constitutional amendments rose slightly with six ballots cast by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may cast absentee ballots until 5 p.m. August 1. The election is set for August 8. Texas voters who moved to Terry County within the last six months may vote absentee at the clerk's office. Previously they voted by mail from their prior county.
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes service to country and community. Local unit with 63 members, led by President Mrs H Y Griffis and officers Mrs R D Shew Make as secretary and Mrs R N Lowe as treasurer, supports Girls State sponsorship and community projects including purchasing a piano for the American Legion Hall. Three girls attended this year Rita Beth Adams Karen Beasley and Linda Forsyth.
Terry County produced 125 100 bales of cotton in 1968, securing fifth place among Texas counties. The county also ranked second in lint per acre at 553 pounds, with Hockley first and Lynn third. County agent Jim Foy cited irrigation limits as a key factor.
Brownfield Jaycees announce a White Elephant Sale on Saturday July 26 in the old Forester Furniture Building at 511 West Main. Donations can be arranged by calling Bob Simpson at 637-4212 who will collect items for the fundraising event. Proceeds fund multiple Jaycees projects planned this year.
Brownfield police warn residents to remove junked or wrecked cars within five days of notification or face action. The ordinance, in Section Nine, Paragraph Two, bans unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on private property, with repeated public reminders.
NEWS line notes Howard’s large sign on Tohoka Road urges early reservations for moon trips. Ramona Thornton, the office book keeper, witnessed a car overturn on the way to Sea Graves as two hippies escaped unhurt, one cited for barefoot driving. Gloria Klein returns from Memphis to join family wedding and funeral trips in Pittsburgh. Jerry and Carole Timmons move to Illinois after basic training at Lackland AFB. Carole’s mother Janet seeks a lost briefcase containing maps and flying charts from late husband Phil.
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