Mail fraud scams target small investors in 1981
Brownfield News reports on mail fraud schemes ranging from $9.95 food processors to do it yourself devices and weight loss products. Postal officials note the vast scale of fraud, with millions lost yearly, and warn seniors and others to beware envelope stuffing kits, COD scams, and magazines that push unsafe health claims. The Postal Inspection Service highlights its role and historical context, stressing consumer education and enforcement.
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Price
St. Louis
Postal Inspection Service
Food and Drug Administration
Postal Service
National Enquirer
Runway Repairs Urged as Brownfield Airport Faces Closures
County officials vote to hire a local contractor for immediate runway work at Brownfield Airport after Schnerr warns of urgent repairs costing about 15000 dollars. Work aims to keep the airport open until 1982 when Texas Aeronautics funds may be available. Reference to Runway 20 closure and a planned civic centers study, plus a bake sale by First United Methodist Church Love Circle on May 6.
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Schnerr
Texas Aeronautics Commission
Herbert Chesshir
Brownfield
Terry County
Texas Aeronautic Commi
Chesshir
Delton Gregg
James Martin
Bill Keesee
Brownfield State Bank
Auvy McBride
Seminole
Snyder
Muleshoe
First United Methodist Church
The
Love Circle
United Supermarket
Tahoka Road
Reward Increased in Local Crime Probe
Investigation centers on a crime with no clear suspect as Chief Churchwell notes everyone is a suspect. The family reports strange silent calls and rumors of threatening notes are denied. A reward exceeding $3,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Churchwell
Crime Information
Card paying checks idea draws mixed reaction
A proposal for restaurant cards to designate who pays the bill sparks debate about abuse and social norms. The plan envisions a woman handing the card to staff upon entry to resolve split bills. Critics warn it could shift to branded options and family or gendered implications. ATPE meets Monday May 4 to elect officers for 1981 82 and Meals on Wheels hosts a public meeting that evening to form a new board.
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Don Hensley
Rates Out of Proportion Tax Notices May Confuse Owners
A Brownfield notice explains Terry County re appraisal for 1981 property taxes. It states 1981 values are 100 percent of market value and tax rates set by school city county and hospital. Residents may meet McMorries and Co. May 26–29 to review appraisals and present evidence to the Board of Equalization May 28–29.
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Terry County
McMorries
Board of Equalization
5Th and
Powell
Brownfield
Terry Coe
the& Powell O PeOe
Paige
LaLa
Ae Reals Browne Telde
Texas
Hospital
City OF Brownfield
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California
Syey
U.S
Maryland
Better Business Bureau
Frutoso G. Felan
Bill Battles
W. Main
W.T. Beavers
E. Main
W.L. Daugherty
Sion
Association of Texas Professional Educators
ATPE
Meals On Wheels
Threshold Development
Threshold Development Company
Fort Worth
Terry County Herald
West Hill Street
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Plains
W. Hill
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