Paper'n Ink. Friends, foes, and the shifting world order
The column compares changing global alliances to a playground, noting how erstwhile friends like Germany and Japan became allies, while Switzerland’s neutrality positions them as a trusted middleman. It argues modern shifts risk new rivalries, praises England, and questions Swiss handling of Nazi-era plunder. Boris Yeltsin’s move to remove warheads is cited as a notable shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Japan
France
England
Canada
Germany
Soviet Union
Russia
China
Switzerland
Boris Yeltsin
Union School memories shared as district closes
Brownfield News publishes memories from Union School graduates as the district winds up before consolidation with Wellman ISD. Respondents include Wanda Hughlett Mitchell of Levelland, Ira Seaton of Brownfield, John Hopper, Ernest Kelly Shepherd of Dallas, Leigh Luker Szydloski of Floydada, Connie Roe Jones of Lubbock, and others recalling teachers, sports teams, and life at Union School from 1940s to 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Wellman Independent
Brownfield News
Wanda Hughlett
Mitchell Levelland
Union School
Myers
Levelland
Ira
Jean) Seaton Brownfield
Union Wildcat
Cecil Thomas
Austin
Dickie Faught
Tommy Phillips
Lorenzo Richardson
Les Wilkes
Greg Wilkes
Ricky Herring
Alex Rodguez
Eddie Rodriguez
Ernest Kelly Shephard
Dallas Texas
John
Kelly Shephards
Loyd
Othe
James
Joe
Marie
Ruth
Union Independent School District
Leigh Luker
Szydloski
Floydada
Connie (Roe) Jones
Lubbock “Union School
Brownfield
Rialto Theater Opens New Era With Weekend Show
The Rialto Theater marks a new chapter this weekend with doors opening after more than 20 years. A 7 p.m. Saturday performance features the Dance Power Studio Dancers and the Martin Family Band of Levelland, while 408 West Main hosts Rusted admission at 6 for adults and 3 for children 12 and under. Local officials note restoration effort led by Rialto Community Theater Board president Jim Kirkendall aims to revive a historic venue once home to silent and talkie films including Ben Hur and Illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theater
The
Rialto
Dance Power Studio
Martin Family
Levelland
West Main
Jim Kirkendall
Rialto Community Theater Board
Earl E. Jones
W.A. Bynum
Kirkendall
Spit and Whittle Days Set for June in Brownfield
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Spit and Whittle Days at the Terry County Courthouse square on June 14 15 from 12 p m to 10 p m on Saturday and 12 p m to 5 p m on Sunday A domino tournament slam dunk contest and Lubbock Crickets mascot Davy T Cricket will headline along with live entertainment booths food crafts and games A street dance closes Saturday activities at 10 p m and plans for monthly events are discussed by organizer Joyce Billingsly from Post Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Billingsly
Billingsly
Davy T. Cricket
Lubbock Crick
Post
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Jody Bradley
Jody Bradley has made an impact in Terry County during a short stay. From his Brownfield CCA facility office, he oversees education, medical care, food service, security and community relations. He discusses visitation, family outreach, and daily efforts to be accessible to residents and staff alike. Bradley, an Air Force brat, followed his father into the Texas Prison System, a path that shaped his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jody Bradley
Terry County
Brownfield
CCA
Bradley
Air Force
Texas Prison System
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By Lynn Brisendine
Southwest Micro Publishing
E. Yandel
Wellman Isd
Union Isd
Sara Hernandez
Debbie Owens
Cathy Fowler
Chelle Scott
Albert Tatkenhorst
Nancy Tidwell
Sammy Martinez
Jane Stafford
Jennifer Bruington
Judy
Wee, Edeek
Peresee
Daniel Fonseca
American Legion Hall
American Legion
Wayne Kissinger
Walter Caviness
Maurice Martin
Billy Bond
Lee Miller
Raleigh Luker
Harold Boston
J.L. Bass
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative
Louis Jones
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
West Texas Children's Centre
New Mexico
Garry Peebles
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