DPS Estimates Will Die Labor Day Weekend in Traffic
DPS predicts 35 deaths from traffic accidents over the Labor Day weekend and launches Operation Motorcide with intensified patrols. Col. Homer Garrison cites common violations like failure to yield, speeding, and driving while intoxicated, and notes extra DPS personnel will join the Highway Patrol to curb fatalities.
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Austin
Texas
Homer Garrison
Col. Garrison
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Garrison
Highway Patrol
Labor Day
Collier Elected President of Old Settlers Association
Roy Collier was elected president of the Old Settlers Association at the fifth annual reunion in the American Legion Hall. Clyde Bond become vice president and J. M. Mon Telford named second vice president. Mrs J W Bell repeated as secretary treasurer for the sixth year. Mrs J W Welch Harris honored as oldest member at 96. Jack Holt received longest distance badge from Los Angeles. The event drew 261 attendees and included a county history reading and a buffet chicken dinner. Plans for next year’s sixth reunion are set to be in the same city.
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Roy Collier
Old Settlers Assn
American Legion Hall
Collier
Malcolm Thomason
Clyde Bond
J. M. “Mon” Telford
J. W. Bell
Old Settle
J.W. Welch Harris
Jack Holt
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. Welch Harris
Brownfield
Old Settlers
Harris
Holt
Second Thoughts on Right to Work Debate
A reader praises a police brutality column and urges more, then the paper weighs in on the right to work bill. The column argues the measure would force union membership for employment, questions union power, and defends individual choice against compulsory union dues. The piece frames the issue as a clash between unions and free Americans. Secondary page reference included.
Rain Drenches Cotton Belt as County Sees Mixed Effects
A heavy rainfall across Delton and surrounding areas brought inch and a half totals in spots, flooding intersections and boosting lawns. County Agent Jim Foy says the rain benefits late grain sorghum and cotton, but warns that a long cool spell or September deluge could hurt yields. irrigation should pause as a good rain may prompt secondary growth without improving value.
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Jim Foy
Foy
Delton Tatum
Seven Brownfield schools enroll 2833 on first day
First day registration shows 2833 students in seven Brownfield schools, down from 2881 in 1964. Supt. O R Douglas expects a small rise as unregistered students show up. High school leads with 685, Colonial Heights 608, junior high 460, while several schools report declines and gains amid shifting Negroes between sites. The budget was amended to 1,570,030 with no surplus funds this year.
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O. R. Douglas
Brownfield
Colonial Heights
Douglas
West Ward
Rande
Oak Grove
Wheatley
George Lends His Support To Enlarging State Senate
State Representative Jesse T. George of Terry County voiced backing for a constitutional amendment to expand the Texas Senate from 31 to 39 members. The measure, the first of 27 from the 59th Legislature, also proposes eliminating county single-member limits and basing district lines on population.
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George
Senate
Jesse T. George
Terry County
Austin
Texas Senate
Meadow installs new tornado fire warning system
Meadow introduces a 5 horsepower siren for fire tornado and civil defense use costing about 1000 dollars. The device will blast two 30 second signals for fire and steady three minute tones for storms or civil defense with a three minute sustained blast and one minute silence for tornado threats. Siren tests occur 7 30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday monthly. In fires call 539 2284 for emergencies only.
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Meadow
Johnson Fined On Lesser Charge In Assault Case
George Johnson surrendered to sheriff's officers after a bludgeoning incident at the Blue Moon Cafe. He was fined 100 dollars and jailed 10 days on an aggravated assault charge. The report notes other minor fines and a burglary investigation, plus a high speed chase ending with Max Jay Bell's capture.
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George Johnson
Sheriff's Office
Rent House
Brownfield
Lubbock
Max Jay Bell
Brownis
New Railroad Commission District Opens in Lubbock
New District 8A begins operation in Terry County and 20 other West Texas counties. Will Edd Parker leads the district from Lubbock as oil and gas forms are centralized here. Offices run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with 12 staff anticipated to handle 62 operation forms.
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Lubbock
Terry County
Railroad Commission of Texas
Great Plains Life
Will Edd Parker
Abilene
District 8
Commission
West Texas
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