Geography as war and borders haunting the memory
The essay argues that geography is not a dry science but a record of conquest and conflict. Postwar border shifts and memory shape national fears, from Soviet Moldavia to the true German eastern border, with lines turning into casualties and political tensions. It notes few lands free of conquest, cites numerous border disputes, and warns that map lines influence real life and even gun sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Soviet Union
Soviet Moldavia
Romania
Poland
France
Helmut Kohl
Kohl
Millenia
Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon
Tillie the Teller
Mexico
Rio Grande
Peru
Ecuador
Iran
Iraq
Vietnam
China
India
Pakistan
Chad
Sudan
Somalia
Brownfield
Cuba
Brazil
Canada
O Daniel's Music Backdrop to Texas Governor Race
A Texas campaign tale shows W Lee O Daniel using a hillbilly band to boost his political fortunes. He hired Bob Wills and the Lightcrust Doughboys for a noon radio show on WBAF WOAI and KPRC, leveraging entertainment to win office and later influence races.
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W. Lee
Pappy) O'Daniel
Lyndon Johnson
U.S
O'Daniel
Fort Worth
Bob Wills and
The
Lightcrust Doughboys
WBAF
WOAI
San Antonio
KPRC
Houston
Bob Wills
Durwood
Milton Brown
O D Daniel Texas politician with hillbilly band
Within days 50 000 others urged his candidacy. He toured Texas with his hillbilly band to finance the campaign by passing cans labeled pork barrels through audiences. He won the primary against 12 candidates, then beat his Republican rival and was reelected governor in 1940. He later served in the U S Senate, tried for governor again in 1956 and 1958, then retired from politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
U.S. Senate
LBJ
O'Daniel
Ostrich Ranches in Texas Weather Boom or Bust
Texas ranches raise ostriches with profits from eggs, meat, and especially feathers. Each bird yields 3–4 pounds of valuable plumage, chicks sell for 6,000 dollars, laying birds up to 80,000 a pair, and total Texas ranchers number around 200. The sector faces decline as vacuum cleaners and synthetic broom fibers ended the barometry era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
National Anthem Meltdown Sparks Outrage Over TV Performance
A viewer rants about Roseanne Barr singing the National Anthem on television during a Texas Rangers vs Yankees game. He condemns her performance as unclassy and notes the national backlash, contrasting it with past scandals and flag burning debates. He singles out the show and demands accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseanne Barr
San Diego
Quayle Campaigns In Texas And GOP Leads In Fundraising
Vice President Dan Quayle toured the Texas campaign trail amid disclosures showing Republicans outpacing Democrats in fundraising. Williams campaigned in East Texas against Richards, soliciting endorsements and portraying her as aligned with Hollywood liberals. Nadine Van High tower touted pro-choice support and attacked Hutchinson on women’s rights. Mossbacher accused Bullock of insider money. Bullock fired back. Quayle campaigned with Senator Brown while defending Bush’s son in the S&L probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dan Quayle
Texas
Clayton Williams
Ann Richards
Hollywood
Nikki van Hightower
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Robert Mossbacher
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Mosbacher
Quayle
Buster Brown
Bush
Neil
S&l
Steven Spielberg
Jane Fonda
East Hollywood
East Texas
Richards
Glenn Smith
Williams
Richard Nixon
Andrew Dice Clay
Smith
Fonda
North Vietnam
Search for old classmate Ovell Romine Akin in Brownfield
Letter writer seeks to locate Ovell Romine Akin who married Grady Arthur Akin and lived in Brownfield in the 1950s. She had two children Patricia Ovell and Grady Jr. The note asks readers in Brownfield to share any information to reconnect, providing contact in Marshall, Arkansas.
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Brownfield
Ovell Romine
Grady Arthur Akin
Patricia Ovell
Grady Jr
Owell
Garlene Tapp Fisher
Marshall, Ark
Third Annual ACS Racquetball Tourney at Brownfield
The Brownfield Health and Racquetball Club hosts the Third Annual American Cancer Society Racquetball Tournament from August 3 to 5. Entry fees are 15 for singles and 20 per doubles team with deadlines July 27 for shirts and July 31 for play. First place prizes range 30 to 50 dollars. entrants receive a T shirt and Penn balls. Contact Dr. Robert McGuire at 637-7697 or 2639 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Brownfield Health and
Penn
Robert McGuire
Chris Billings Named To Top TIAA Squad
Chris Billings, outfielder for Howard Payne University, earned a 1990 first team All-TIAA selection after posting a .395 batting average, 18 doubles, and 37 RBIs. Teammates Mike Kennemer, Shane Ingram, and David White also earned first team honors, with Clay Rutledge on the second team. the Yellow Jackets are coached by Tres Womack.
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Chris Billings
Brownfield Cub
Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
TIAA
Clay Rutledge
RBI
Yellow Jackets
Tres Womack
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Kelly's
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Libya
Egypt
Brownfield, New Mexico
USA
Jack Maguire
Information Security Oversight Office
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America
Texas Rangers
New York Yankees
Nolan Ryan
Ryan
State Capitol
Lyndell Williams
Texas Department of
Texas Attorney General
Garry Mauro
Grady Yarbrough
Tyler
Yarbrough
GOP
Wes Gilbreath
Gilbreath
Bill Hollowell
Dgrand Saline
Clayton Willims
S&ls
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