Second Thoughts Second Thoughts by Joe Kelly
The column reflects on Texas road design and future planning from the perspective of highway progress. It notes the state highway department's work to improve roads, contrasts toll roads and interstates with older routes, and questions what lies ahead as traffic grows.
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Texas
State Highway Department
U. S
Concessions Ready for Harvest Festival at Courthouse Square
Five food concession stands will be allowed on a first come basis at the Harvest Festival. Light refreshment stands available as well, about a dozen locations total. Food rents are $20, drinks and candy $10. Applications are being taken. call L G Smith at Brownfield State Bank. Festival on October 23 includes queen’s contest and activities.
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Courthouse Square
Cicero Smith
L. G. Smith
Sor
Smith
Brownfield State Bank
Field Day Slated Tuesday at South Plains Center
Lubbock area farmers will tour the South Plains Research and Extension Center Tuesday to learn how to cut crop costs and boost profits. The program features six research areas, machinery displays, greenhouse plant displays, and insights on agricultural chemicals water use and conservation.
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Lubbodck
South Plains Research and Extension Center
Terry County
Jom Foy
Foy
Lubbock
Water reserves and district ideas for Texas High Plains wells
An eight part look by Allen H. White on underground water in Texas. The piece argues that uniform state control oversimplifies diverse underground reservoirs and climate. It notes the defeat of central authority legislation and endorses regional rules tailored to Terry, Gaines, Yoakum, and Dawson counties.
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Edit's
High Plains
South Plains
Terry
Gaines
Yoakum
Dawson
Allen H. White
Ogailala
Texas
Rep George Calls On Youth Crime Conference Planned
Rep George announces a County Youth Conference on Crime in Terry Yoakum Hockley Cochran and Bailey Counties following the 2022 Austin Attorney General youth event. Delegates from prior conferences will plan seminars and invite authorities on juvenile delinquency. Local steps began with 16 adults meeting in Morton. A student assembly will be held in Morton on January 21 as a kickoff.
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Jesse T. George
Terry
Yoakum
Hockley
Cochran
Bailey
Austin
Rep. George
Thurday
Waggoner Carr
George
Attorney Geneal
Cochran County
van Greene
Morton
FHA Hits New High in Texas Rural Loans 1965
The Farmers Home Administration loaned 1.9 million to Terry County residents in fiscal 1965, with Texas reaching a new high. Over 39,766 farming families statewide benefited from insured FHA loans totaling 88.3 million, aiding rural housing and water projects.
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Farmers Home Administration
Terry County
Texas
L. J. Cappleman
FHA
H. B. Edmiston
Cappleman
Edmiston
ACS District Meet Slated for Texas Division Event
The District Annual meet of the American Cancer Society Texas Division will be at First Presbyterian Church in Big Spring on Thursday September 23 with registration at 8 30 a m and sessions on publicity service education and campaign Delegates from two counties are expected Fred Learned ACS associate director for public information will be feature speaker Dr Carl A Dillaha of Snyder will preside at the luncheon and awards will be presented.
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American Cancer Society
Texas Division, Inc
Big Spring
District I
Fred Learned
ACS of
New York City
Carl A. Dillaha
M. D
Snyder
Cotton expert joins Seed Assn to boost Plains varieties
Dr. G N Stroman renowned cotton breeder joins Growers Seed Assn to lead a research program for the Plains and Southwest Oklahoma. He aims to blend Acala fiber qualities into new cotton varieties, boosting fiber length and strength for easier market access, with a goal of moving Plains cotton into wider channels and increasing revenue.
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Lubbock
G. N. Stroman
Growers Seed Assn
Plains
Oklahoma
Assn
George Babcock
Stroman
Seed Assa
Visits To Brownfield To Learn Industrial Plans
Chamber of Commerce industrial committee will visit Sweetwater Snyder Plainview Littlefield Hobbs N M and other West Texas cities to study how they raised and administered industrial funds and attracted industry. The aim is to formulate a workable Brownfield plan after Thursday afternoon's meeting chaired by Raymond Beck Jr.
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Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee
Raymond Beck Jr
Brownfield
Sweetwater Snyder
Plainview
Littlefield
Hobbs
N. M
Brown
United Fund Drive Receives Presidential Boost in Brownfield
President Lyndon B. Johnson urged nationwide support for the United Fund drive in Brownfield and Terry County. He spoke via radio and television highlighting 2 225 funds and chests and the role of United Way in backing 34 000 agencies and programs aiding local residents and troops.
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United Fund
Brownfield
Lyndon B. Johnson
All America
Pres. Johnson
Viet Nam
United Way
American Red Cross
USO
Terry County
Aces
Drive
John Forsyth
Boy Scouts
Brownfield Boys’ Club
Girl Scouts
Goodfellow Fund
Salvation Army
Terry Co. Society For Crippled Childre & Adults
American Hearing Society Girls Scour
Southwestern Diabetic Foundation
Texas Rehabilitation Center
Texas United Fund
United Fund & Councils of America
United Service Oganization, Inc
CUSO
Volunteers of America
West Texas Boys’ Ranch
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