Peebles' Choice on Kennedy 1984 Nomination
A Washington columnist quotes a bookie who bets on Ted Kennedy winning the 1984 Democratic nomination. The piece notes Kennedy’s relentless campaign zeal and self awareness of his political talent, while humorously questioning his White House prospects. The author reflects on Kennedy’s persistent ambition and the nature of politicians.
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Washington
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania Ave
Teddy
Kennedy salary gripe sparks humor or seriousness debate
Garry Peebles muses on Ted Kennedys intellect and the idea of funding his Senate salary from Massachusetts residents or the public, noting irony if he runs in 1984 and spars with Orwellian references on political funding.
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Kennedy
Washington
Teddy
Senate
Massachusetts
Brownfield
George Orwell
Alpha Theta Pi Holds First Regular Meeting
Alpha Theta Pi met Monday night September 13 at Dennese Kelsay's home. Ritual of Jewels initiated pledges Wanda Taylor Karen Romine Mary Jane O'Daniel and Paula Click. Harvest Festival booth planned. 82-83 yearbooks handed out scrapbook shown. Chapter earned 3 Star rating from International. Scott Ogle nominated for International Beta Sigma Phi scholarship consideration.
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Alpha Theta Pi
Dennese Kelsay
Wanda Taylor
Karen Romine
Mary
Jane O’daniel
Paula Click
Scott Ogle
International Beta Sigma Phi
Local firms listed in petroleum and construction sectors
Readable OCR fragment lists several companies: Petro-Log, Inc. Chemical Weed Control. Don Robertson Electric. Eddins-Walcher Co.. B J Hughes, Inc.. Massingill & Son Construction. Halliburton Services, Inc.. TST Paraffin. No further context available.
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Petro-Log, Inc
Don Robertson Electric Eddins-Walcher Co
B J Hughes, Inc
Massingill & Son Construction
Halliburton Services, Inc
Brownfield man earns UTPB masters in education admin
Mark Adams of Brownfield completed degree requirements in the 1982 summer sessions at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa. He joins about 90 other UTPB summer graduates invited to participate in spring commencement ceremonies. Adams will receive a Master of Arts in Education Administration.
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Mark Lester Adams
Brownfield
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Odessa
UTPB
Adams
Terry County Young Farmers win top area honor at Wall event
At the Area II Convention in Wall Texas on September 11, Terry County Young Farmers plus 17 members and wives attended. Earl Brown II was elected Area II Vice President. The Terry County chapter won the Publicity Award and a $100 check from the Production Credit Association. The honor marks the first time since 1964 Terry County achieved this high award and will compete at the State Convention January 21.
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The
Wall Young Farmers
Texas Education Agency
Austin
Texas
Terry Co
Brownfield Ag
Area I
Wall Texas
Earl Brown
Area II
Goodyear
San Angelo
Production Credit Association
Te County
Terry County
Mike Seaton
Robert Becker
Scottie Cooper
Stanley Dixon
Energas Co
Syntegar Electric and Production Credit Association
Basic Adult Education Classes Scheduled
Brownfield Public Schools offer a BEA program for residents 16 and up with less than a high school education. Courses cover reading writing arithmetic English and related topics to aid employment prospects and GED certification. Two classes run twice weekly for two hours. no charge, aided by the Texas Education Agency Region XVII. First meeting Tuesday Sept 21 1982 at 7 p.m. in the high school north wing. For information call Mrs Fern Niles 637-2591.
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Brownfield
Texas Education Agency
Region XVII Education Services Center
Lubbock
Fern Niles
Brownfield Public Schools
Tau Phi Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Plans Harvest Festival Dance
Tau Phi chapter held its 458th meeting on Monday September 13 at 7 30 p m in Dorothy Roberts home. Members Diana Campbell Karen Henderson Carla Rhodes Gay Pigg Jimmie Sue Hawkins Lucy Herron Dorothy Roberts Ellen Chambless Lynette Roberts attended. They discussed Halloween Social and Harvest Festival plans including a snow cone booth and sponsoring the Third Annual Tau Phi Harvest Festival Dance at the Country Club on October 16. Carla Rhodes presented the program.
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Tau Phi
Beta Sigma Phi
Dorothy Roberts
Diana Campbell
Karen Henderson
Carla Rhodes
Gay Pigg
Jimmie Sue Hawkins
Lucy Herron
Ellen Chambless
Lynette Roberts
Country Club
Tackett Joins Yoakum Soil Conservation Service
Rick Tackett becomes a new member of the Soil Conservation Service staff in Yoakum County. After two years with the SCS in Hamilton Texas he relocates to the High Plains and looks forward to working with locals in Denver City and Plains. He and wife Pam praise the welcoming community as they settle the new home and Pam pursues painting horses and dogs.
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Rick Tackett
Soil Conservation Service
Yoakum County
Hamilton
Texas
SCS
High Plains
Tackett
Pam
Denver City
Plains
Homecoming Fish Fry Scheduled Night at Oak Grove Cafeteria
A fish fry set for September 24 on Homecoming night will be held in the Oak Grove Cafeteria with tickets at 4 dollars for adults and 3 dollars for children. Edwin Livengood notes Tackett joins the SCS staff as district conservationist and promotes soil and water improvement efforts for farmers and ranchers.
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Oak Grove
SCS
Tackett
Livengood
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Young Farmer
Energas Company of
Peebles
Ted
By Garry Peebles
Oil & Gas Committee
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Oil & Gas
Mark Adams
Chuck Hall
Seagraves Road
Tau Phi Chapter
Beta
Sigma Phi
Jerry County
Solt
Earl
Righ
Yack Ramiltons
the Kowdens
Scott
Wade
Sean
Yoakum Soil Conservation Service
YAC
Michele Davis
Paige McCutcheon
Youth Against Cancer
Edwin Livengood
Earlene Cargill
Wearean
Brownfield State Bank and Trust Company
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