18 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1973
Page
1
The U S Treasury considers reissuing the two dollar note to reduce printing costs as the $1 bill accounts for two thirds of currency production. If revived the $2 bill would cut production of $1 notes by about half a million dollars in savings. Some dislike the denomination as unlucky or misused.
Brownfield hosts kickoff for the American Lung Association Christmas Seal Drive as local leaders greet visitors arriving by plane. Pictured are Douglass Boren, Dr. James Granberry, W. C. Caraway, and Mrs. Clifford Sharp.
Sheriff officials urged residents who receive government checks to monitor mail for due envelopes and remove them promptly after a case tying recent arrests to check theft. Four juveniles and an adult, including Willie L. Nolan, faced forgery and related charges after a merchant reported a youth attempting to cash a government check. Indictments from Terry County Grand Jury include Francisco Mendez burglary Robert Lomas Rodriguez cattle theft Thomas Longoria assault with intent to murder George Leon Wilkins theft over 50 Pedro Andrea Bustillo DWI subsequent offense Juan M. Mendoza Jr assault with intent to murder and Gilbert Moreno Grime burglary related to a store break in at Double L in Brownfield.
A police spokesman said the power failure lasting 30 to 40 minutes Friday night was caused by a vehicle colliding with a guidewire at the football field during the Powder Puff game in progress.
Tid Bits reports Rudy Watson undergoing cobalt treatments in Dallas and invites all to 8:15 p m Sunday Community Thanksgiving at First Baptist Church with a lay program and community choir rehearsal at 4 p m. Also notes an advertising deadline moved to November 20 and mentions Paul Thomas’s ap pendectomy recovery, Gay Price’s upcoming 50th anniversary, and various holiday activities including a Goodyear sale, diamond shows by Jim and Carol Bayless, and a four color United Super Market spread in this issue.
Brownfield mayor Lloyd Hahn released a formal statement this week outlining the city’s views on the national energy shortage and signaling concerns of city officials about the unfolding crisis. The message emphasizes the need for coordinated action and public guidance.
Brownfield High's production of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will feature Glenn Standly as Charles Condamine with Debbie Davis as Elvira Condomine. Performances start 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday November 19 and 20, amid a seance setup and comic spirit antics.
IRS official John J. Sloan announces Phase IV rules require gas and diesel retailers to obtain ceiling price stickers for each pump or grade. Stickers available at Room 315 of the Federal Office Building in Lubbock. requests may be mailed. One sticker per grade per pump plus replacement guidance. Bale counts show Terry County cotton harvest ahead of last year with 29,680 bales through Friday, about three weeks ahead, likely peaking after a hard freeze.
Brownfield News shifts deadlines to 2 p m on Tuesdays for Thursdays edition and 2 p m on Fridays for Sundays edition starting Nov 20. The change aims to save power and keep deliveries within speed limits amid newsprint shortages. Late copy accepted with a nominal extra charge per column inch.
L. J. Richardson, president of First National Bank, took part in the ABA 22nd National Agricultural and Rural Affairs Conference held November 11 to 14 at the Leamington Hotel in Minneapolis. Sessions explored financing challenges and opportunities for agriculture and related businesses.
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