City Approves Zoning Change for Hopper Apartment Complex
City Dads granted final approval to rezone the George property north and east of the high school from R-1 to R-3. Dale George and Mrs. George Elliott appeared before the council as blueprints for the two story building were presented and discussed.
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City Dads
George
Dale George
George Elliott
Elliott
Elliotts
W. O
Bill) Caraway
John Ball
Board of Trustees
Council
Welfare debate spurs questions on aid and work incentives
The article discusses the welfare debate sparked by Irving Kristol in Washington and summarizes concerns about public assistance. It notes poverty statistics cited for a four-person family and explores implications for economic growth and job opportunities.
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Wur
Kristol
New York City
Chamber Scanning Manager Applicants Discussed
The Brownfield chamber weighs three active applications for manager with June as the focus and July for possible recommendations. Charles Fulkerson notes two strong candidates from Kansas and Arkansas as the board considers ticket sales and queen contest plans.
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Davis
Kansas
Arkansas
Charles Fulkerson
Tee
Fulkerson
Leonard Ellington
Jack Pinson
Laverne Lowe
J. Okerson
Amoco
Odessa
Johnny Ainsworth
Wackers
Brownfield
Jal
N.M
Ainsworth
Robbie Montgomery
June Fuel Cost Adjustment To Reflect Record Increase
The city reports fuel costs rose from 46725 in April 1975 to 85525 this April. Administrative assistant Dick Fletcher says weather and fuel prices drive electric bills and that efforts aim to keep the fuel adjustment cost low. He notes December 1975 negotiations for natural gas with Pioneer Natural Gas project a future gas cost around 1.37 per MDP.
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Dick Fletcher
Texas
Fletcher
Cemetery Association Seeks Donations and Possible Tax Plan
A Terry County Cemetery Association meeting reports funds exhausted by inflation and rising costs. A plan to seek citizen donations is proposed, with a long term option to join county finances or impose a small tax. Martha Pettigrew heads the outreach committee as residents are urged to help care for graves. Meanwhile in Brownfield gas and electricity costs rise prompting conservation tips for households.
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Bob Radcliff
Brownfield
Rich Martin
VISTA
Representative For
Social Security
Civil Defense Headquarters
Martin
Joe Henson
Martha Pettigrew
Brownfield Police Log Details Assault and Break-ins
Brownfield police report James Nolan, 24, sustained neck and thumb cuts in an aggravated assault June 3 after leaving a local club. June 2 an attempted burglary frightened off by screams at Shermore Apartments. Three residences reported entered with losses including a bed worth 80 and a purse 60, water damage 1000, and thefts of two CB radios valued 125 and 140.
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Brownfield
James Nolan
Shermore Apartments
North 8Th
North A
E. Cardwell
Pecos Eagles win Region 1 title in 9-3 victory
Pecos scores five runs in the first inning and defeats Brownfield 9 to 3 to claim Region 1 championship and advance to the State Tournament. Steve Hefner pitched for Pecos with Randy Rovean on the mound for Brownfield, as the Cubs stranded 13 baserunners and left without timely hitting.
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Brownfield
Pecos
Eagles
Cubs
Steve Hefner
Randy Rovean
Mike Murphy
Jerry Sullivan
Mike Halamicek
Jones
Sullivan
Swain
Halamicek
Weather Sketches Rain Shower at Brownfield
A pop thundershower struck Brownfield Friday around 4 45 PM dropping .68 inch of rain and pea sized hail. The forecast through Tuesday shows a 20 percent rain chance in afternoons and evenings with highs in the upper 80s and nights in the 50s.
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Brownfield
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Farmers Home Administration
Charles Darwin Ford
Derrick Motors
West Texas Equipment
Plains Machinery Company
Cemetery Association
Alvin Davis
Terry County Cemetery Association
Matt Jones
Mike Swain
Jerry Joplin
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