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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1983
Page
1
Over 1500 raised as 30 acts perform at Brownfield Middle School Auditorium for the 31st annual Noon Lions Tournament of Talent. Two $500 bonds awarded as audiences enjoy two nights of songs dancing and community talent.
Three Brownfield men were arrested on multiple theft and burglary charges tied to about 27 offenses since February. Sefuentes 19 and Martinez 17 face auto theft and burglary counts, Tapia 37 charged with possession of a controlled substance and stolen goods after police found items at his home. Additional tied cases include the Nelson Pharmacy break-in and other thefts in the area. Bond amounts range from 6 000 to 30 000.
The Terry County Commissioners accepted a $739.45 bid from Western Auto for a Tappen range and Citation refrigerator for the meeting room in Coleman Park Amphitheater. They also approved an $80,860 Brownfield Insurance policy covering vehicles, workers compensation, property, sheriff's reserve, public officials liability, public employee blanket fund, equipment floater, general liability, umbrella, and HVAC at the courthouse, effective April 1 through March 31, 1984.
Page A-4 summarizes voting specifics for the upcoming Saturday election and includes comments from candidates. It outlines polling locations, registration rules, and key dates while presenting brief statements from contenders on issues and priorities.
The Brownfield Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary will run a voluntary fingerprinting program for identification, mainly targeting school children. Ink and cards donated by the police, with copies kept at the fire department. participants may take their prints home if desired, starting in early summer.
A dialogue style piece centered on a long distance call mishaps involving Lynn Brisendine. The exchange highlights credit card confusion, outdated cards, and operator miscommunication across Austin and Brownfield with a humorous payphone setup.
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