30 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
1
The speaker argues that laws often fail to change behavior. Civil rights gains, private capital flight, busing for race balance, and safety mandates all show resistance when people refuse to comply. He cites Prohibition, feminism, peso controls, Gulf Coast real estate, energy investment, and white flight as examples of limited lawmaking impact.
Lakeview comes in 4-0 with a state ranking and 33 PPG while allowing 7 points all season. Brownfield boasting a 12-3-1 opponent slate as Seminole stacked at 24-0. Lakeview’s offense piled up 313 yards against Seminole with strict defense.
In Terry County Paul Brock says about 7 800 residents are registered up 10 percent with 75 percent turnout hoped as debates between Ford and Carter spark interest. Final registration date is Friday with possible voting on Oct 4 for mail registrations.
The Brownfield Garden Club sponsors a public flower show at the Terry County Fair October 16 in the National Guard Armory. Open to amateurs with youth classes in three age groups. Advanced entry required by October 13. contact Mrs. Jack Evans at 637 2250 for details.
The Terry County Commissioners Court met on September 27 and kept the tax rate at 95 cents per $100, citing higher oil and utility evaluations. The 90 cent rate covers jury, roads, general fund, and other allocations. The court also approved a 15 percent pay raise for county employees and authorized purchases and services including office furniture for the Mental Health Clinic and ambulance fund audit.
Brownfield experienced a power outage in downtown and near Brownfield General Hospital for about 15 minutes, with a second five minute outage after backup engines started. City officials led by City Manager Jake Geron investigated the valve failure in the old plant that switched between natural gas and diesel fuels. The hospital with its own generators remained powered during the outage.
Leonard Isaacs claimed first place with an 8-2 record after a week of upsets. Vernon Paul took second with 7-3, while Susie Houtchens and Gaylon Tekell tied for third at 7-3. Isaacs leads the season at 32-8, with Lowry Lewis 31-9 and several others near 30 wins.
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes widespread rains but persistent dryness in parts of Terry County as wheat is planted. Early corn and sorghum are being harvested while cotton and soybean crops look good and need hot dry weather to mature.
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