31 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1977
Page
1
A March 8 guilty verdict for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 19 month old is cited alongside a public awareness piece. The article emphasizes injuries observed and the broader pattern of unreported child abuse, praising local welfare and police agencies. It notes Texas and Brownfield figures, reporting laws, and calls for reporting abuse.
Voters head to the polls on Saturday April 2 to elect three city council members four hospital board members and two school board members. Only Place 4 on the Brownfield School Board is contested with incumbent Dr Tim Faulkenberry facing Jett Green Jr. Other candidates run unopposed including Bill Swaringen for Place 3 and Jacque Hunter for Place 5.
The five civil defense tornado warning sirens will be tested each Friday at noon weather permitting. Earl Elrod says tests happen during tornado season unless conditions are bad. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm Saturday with multiple local elections at specified locations.
Terry County Commissioners accepted a $42,035 bid from Price Construction Co for repaving the airport runways. The Texas Aeronautics Board will contribute $20,000. a $3,666 GE radio back‑up system was approved for civil defense. An Lubbock tornado film was shown to illustrate tower failure risks.
The Texas Tech University Symphony Orchestra presents a concert in the Middle School Auditorium at 8 15 p m Friday April 1 featuring soloists Barbara Barber violin and Nancy Young piano both Tech graduate performers Barber plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Mozart Piano Concerto No 26 Wagner Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg admission 3 for adults 2 for students The 60 member ensemble tours annually and has appeared at five Texas Music Educators Conventions and one National convention Directed by Paul Ellsworth professor of music at Tech.
Elrod warns about siren testing during storms and urges residents to seek shelter at signs of a tornado. Stay inside, monitor KFYO 1300 or KFYO 790, avoid windows, and lie flat under protective cover. County actions include road easements, a Heritage Museum request, and a gas line repair near Meadow with no action on the salary request.
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