Platoon Film Review Highlights Vietnam War Focus
The piece praises Oliver Stone's Platoon for its intense portrayal of a raw recruit's baptism by fire and the clash between NVA and American forces. It notes strong performances by Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe, harsh language, and vivid jungle warfare, while emphasizing focus on foot soldiers and the unvarnished Vietnam Experience.
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Oliver Stone
Charlie Sheen
NVA
William Dafoe
Tom Berenger
Stone
Booth Lincoln narrative and Texas political shift teased
A column blends Booth’s Lincoln assassination lore with a review of evolving Texas politics. It links Booth’s defiant act to enduring fame and raises questions about motive and memory, then shifts to a snapshot of Gov. Clements and Hobby shaping a tax and budget compromise amid a volatile legislative session. The piece also notes Texas education funding calls and public works moves alongside remarks on other state political dynamics.
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Austin
Texas Republican Party
Bill Clements
Bill Hobby
Gib Lewis
Bob Bullock
Hobby
Lewis
Clements
Bullock
Texas
House
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Booth
Virginia
Letter to the Editor requests for Brownfield News readers
The Brownfield News invites letters to the editor. Send to P O Box 1272 Brownfield Texas 79316 with signature and either home address or phone. Letters up to 500 words welcomed if in good taste and publishable after authenticity check.
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Brownfield News
P.O. Box
Brownfield
Brownfiled News
Move Over Everybody Pay Attention To MOEF Logo Debate
Rick Hulett Meadow High coach comments on MOEF letters on Sunray uniforms, while recalling Indianapolis 500 crashes and fatalities over the years. He argues that spectacular wrecks fade against the real human cost, noting Sachs McDonald and Savage incidents and a pit crew death. He appeals to fans to value life over the hype.
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Rick Hulett
Meadow High School
Moef
Sunray
Moe
Sunray Bobcat
Lubbock
Eddie Sachs
Dave McDonald
Sachs
McDonald
Savage
Indianapolis
Letter to the Editor about Brown field park maintenance
A reader laments Sunday Mothers Day visit to Brown field park noting few picnic areas and lack of fresh water outlets. He calls out shabby grounds and unmaintained structures, criticizes clutter near park entrances, and urges cleanup before more piping is installed.
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Brownfield Park
Coleman Park
Terry Co. Park
Dwayne Brown
Governors Ousted by Impeachment in Texas History
Texas history notes three governors removed for misconduct Manuel de Sandoval governed Texas in 1734 under Spain charged with seven misconduct counts fined and jailed Henry Smith impeached in 1835 and replaced by James W Robinson since 1845 only James E Ferguson faced impeachment and was removed by the Senate in 1917
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Texas
Manuel de Sandoval
Spain
Henry Smith
James W. Robinson
James E. Ferguson
Senate
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