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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1971
Page
4
Harold D. Ribble becomes transmission and protection engineer for General Telephone's Western Area. The announcement, made by W. A. Dub Leigon area general manager, places Ribble in the local headquarters.
Dr. Berry and Dr. Rummel of Luvrock will be at the County Agent's office Thursday June 3 for consultations on plant diseases and insect damage. Jim Foy says disease and pest activity is light this year due to dry weather but residents may bring samples for review.
The Department of Public Safety reports 274 officers assaulted in the first quarter. Of these 22 faced firearms and six were stabbed or cut. Four officers were killed and 232 assailants were involved, including 107 intoxicated individuals and 14 under drug influence. Murdered officers include Samuel Garcia, William Don Reese, A J Robertson and Milton Boortz.
Emergency livestock feed program approved for Terry County per ASCS director Johnny Stockton. Applications start Tuesday June 1 at the county ASCS office, valid through June 30 with possible extension. Criteria include insufficient hay, crop losses from emergencies, and inability to obtain feed without harming operations or finances.
Representative E L Short released a budget summary showing Terry County received 967 781 for the state future on education plus 180 861 state welfare and 565 631 federal share. Total state expenditures in Terry County reached 1 778 642 with allocations for transport health public safety general government and natural resources.
Terry County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture directors will meet at 7 a.m. in the directors room with L. J. Posagan as president. Jack Jett will report from the program planning committee and Ava McKinney will present the monthly report. Howard Maddern will discuss the South Plains Community Action Association.
Rohre of Crescent Hill Church of Christ and Civil Air Patrol chaplain urged reverence for Memorial Day and support for laws and leaders. He stressed prayer, sacrifice, and civic duty for youth leaders, noting freedoms and the nation’s greatness. Lions Boss Darwin announced football tickets and guest attendance, with club meeting changes and Seagraves Lions Club gains.
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