Get Us Out of Somalia and Bosnia Says Veteran Voice
Paper'n Ink writer argues against U.S. intervention in Somalia and Bosnia. He cites misplaced vociferous leaders, UN failures, and Perot’s views, urging withdrawal and avoiding further military casualties. The piece reflects anti intervention sentiment and a wish to end costly involvement abroad.
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Somalia
Bosnia
United Nations
United States
Lions International
Pacific
Soviet Union
H. Ross Perot
Perot
Court hearing as Terry County braces for tax hike
On September 1 1993 a small but vocal crowd pressed Terry County officials during a public hearing on an 18 percent tax increase. County leaders blamed declining property values mineral downturn and jail crowding with a new regional jail costing 3 to 5 million on the horizon.
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Garry Peebles
Terry County
Rain Totals Reported Across County After Monday Weather
Weather observer Earl Elrod notes Brownfield received .75 inch by Tuesday night while most county areas saw similar totals or more. Tokio Gin area logged 1.5 inches, Meadow Farmers Co op 1.8 inches, and Pool Gin 1.3 inches as the county recorded varying rainfall amounts.
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Earl Elrod
Meadow Farmers Co-op
Pool Gin
Jaws of Life Move From Police to Fire Department
City officials led by Police Chief Bill Avera Fire Chief Marvin Dawson and City Attorney Bill McGowan II explained why the Jaws of Life rescue tool and related equipment have been transferred from police reserves to the fire department. The move follows a history of ambulance and rescue service changes and a shrinking police reserve roster.
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Bill Avera
Marvin Dawson
Bill McGowan II
McGowan
Brownfield
Clovis Kendrick
Police Department
P.D
Brownfield Police Department
Avera
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Zelma Miller
Zelma Miller has served as Brownfield city secretary for 27 years, starting as a bookkeeper in 1957. She recalls the shift from manual ledgers to 100 percent computer systems, notes defense of a stable local economy, and highlights her commitment to helping the city and its residents. See Miller Page 4.
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Raymond Holguin
Zelma Miller
Miller
Brownfield
General Ledger
Terry schools enrollments rise and fall in BCISD figures
BCISD released enrollment figures for fall 1993 showing 2,571 students district wide, up in high school by 30 to 664, and Intermediate up by four to 416, while total district enrollment declined from 2,633 last fall. Detailed splits cover Brownfield High, Middle, Intermediate, and Oak Grove Elementary with grade tallies and year over year changes.
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Brownfield
BCISD
Terry County
Brownfield High School
Brownfield Middle School
Brownfield Intermediate School
Oak Grove
Old Settlers mark 33rd Terry reunion in August gathering
Terry County Old Settlers held their 33rd reunion at the American Legion Hall drawing about 200 attendees from across the United States. Registration ran 9 to noon with a BBQ by H-Bar-C and a program led by Odell Sears featuring stories from Herbert Chesshire and a medley by Joe Sears. The event recognized the oldest participant Ona Gore aged 93 and Hayden Griffin aged 98 as the oldest woman and man present.
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Terry County
American Legion Hall
United States
H-Bar-C
Joe Sears
Sara Rozean
Odell Sears
Old Settlers
BHS
Herbert Chesshire
Ona Gore
Burleson
Hayden Griffin
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By Lynn Brisendine
Jasper Jowers
Bill Keesee
Jimmie Berryhill
Earl Brown
Doug Ryburn
Yucca Lane
Michele Harris
Jaws of Life
Fire Dept
Terry Schools
Terry Co
Gay & Ethel Price
Price
Terry
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