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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1973
Page
2
A clipped article notes 13.8 million bicycles sold in 1972 with 1973 first quarter sales 23 percent above that. If growth stays 10 percent annually, 100 million cyclists could ride by mid 1974. Bicycles become legal vehicles in all 50 states and states like California Oregon Michigan already divert gas tax to bike paths.
Mayor Lloyd Hahn proclaimed June 3, 1973 nationally observed MIA Day in Brownfield urging public support and used POW MIA materials. The ceremony noted 1,350 unaccounted Americans and urged action toward disclosure, with local civic leaders invited to participate and send input to Texas Tech and the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission.
At 11 50 a m on May 23 two pickups collided six miles south of Brownfield at Lahey Road and a dirt road. Lewis Payne Joplin 1314 E Reppto suffered head injuries and was taken to Brownfield General Hospital then to Methodist Hospital Lubbock. he was reported much improved Friday. Michael Ray Paddock Route 3 was uninjured and wore a seat belt. Joplin traveled north while Paddock was east. Texas Highway Patrolman Thelbert Millsap investigated.
Terry County Commissioners approve architect plans for Kendrick Memorial Library expansion subject to separate bids for building furniture and fixtures. They authorize $6 017 34 to Atcheson Atkinson Cartwright Rovex for library work and approve related budget moves and office changes.
Voters in Terry County go to the polls at 7 a.m. to decide a $675000 bond issue to add thirty rooms to Brownfield General Hospital. The measure is supported by the Citizens Advisory Committee and SPAG Housing Advisory Committee. Absentee votes closed with 95 ballots cast. The plan requires no tax increase, funded by reducing cash reserves and retiring bonds in two years.
The VFW Hand Post 6974 hosts a luncheon and noon program May 30 at the VFW Hall on Old La Mesa Road and South Cedar with guest Douglass Rohre delivering the memorial address. The American Legion observes Memorial Day May 28 at the Legion Hall starting with a 6 am breakfast, sunrise flag ceremony, graveside decorations, and a 10 am memorial service honoring Gold Star Mothers.
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