10 Jun 1982
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1982
Page
1
Brownfield business leaders share cautious optimism for 1982 with Ed Pfeiffer Brownfield State Bank president predicting improvement. They cite a diversified local economy and strong community as factors supporting better times ahead for residents and businesses.
In Terry County only 2.8 percent of 6,884 registered voters cast ballots in the Democratic Primary runoff. Local results show John Hannah over Jim Mattox 101 to 94 for attorney general, Pete Snelson over Garry Mauro 121-77 for land commissioner, Chuck Campbell over John Humphreys 92-85 in place one court of criminal appeals, and Bill Black over Chuck Miller 130-44 in place two, with each statewide outcome differing from local results.
Brownfield School District outlines major fall changes led by language arts and science. The board approved raising English to four years for graduation, aiming to improve SAT performance and college readiness. seniors will choose from three English courses including literature or advanced grammar and technical writing.
Brownfield Police report nine arrests and multiple break ins and burglaries over four days. Losses include seven casters valued at 150 from Montgomery Construction at First National Bank, a $160 lawnmower from City storage at 7th and Hill, $295 cash from a North B street residence, two tires and wheels worth 420 plus $20 damage from Plains Motor Company, a spare tire from Kelsay Blacklock Chevrolet, and three bicycles plus several hundred dollars in cash from Western Club. See Thefts page 4.
About 100 bags and boxes of donated clothing food and household items were delivered to Seminole residents from Brownfield. The May 12 tornado prompted the drive and the Seminole Sentinel notes the gesture was appreciated by local residents.
Brownfield News interviews 77th District Rep Jim Rudd about the Texas Legislature special session. He says there was little need for a session, cites prison construction as an emergency, critiques the ad valorem tax idea, and criticizes rehabilitative failures in the state system. He notes Texas has the largest prison population, discusses costs of construction through 1985, and questions work programs and alternatives like halfway houses. He mentions Judge Wayne Justice’s rulings and hints at broader systemic issues.
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