Amarillo School Board Debates Mixon Firing
After over five hours in executive session the Amarillo school board failed to reach a decision on whether to fire Caprock High School principal Richard Mixon. The body met from 8 p.m. to 1:25 a.m., discussing a $1,000 self loan from school funds in 1970 repaid with interest in 1976.
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Caprock High
Richard Mixon
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Mixon
Teraimber
Migea
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Gene Davis
Caprock High School
Caprock High principal admits $1000 loan from school funds in 1970
Caprock High School principal Richard Mixon disclosed to the Globe-News that he withdrew $1000 from the general activity fund at Amarillo Savings now Imperial Savings in 1970, saying he faced an extreme financial crisis and could not obtain a bank loan. The withdrawal was recorded in Caprock records, but the loan was not discovered until September 1976 amid discrepancies of over $800 in the books.
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Caprock High School
Globe-News
Richard Mixon
Amarillo Savings
Imperial Savings
Sole provider seeks Christmas aid for large Potter County family
A family of nine struggles on $480 a month as one child quits due to injury and truancy issues force the mother to quit. They plead for a generous Christmas with coats, shoes, and food. County officials debated a salary plan to raise minimums and grant raises, with opposition from lawyers and questions on legality and pay funds.
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Potter County
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H.V. Robertson & Co
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Steve Scott
Scott
Kerry Knorpp
County Officials Question Canyon Landfill Access Impact
Randall County commissioners yesterday pressed for the potential effects on local industry if Canyon’s landfill remains closed to residents and noncity users. The discussion focused on whether restricting access could hurt business and regional waste handling.
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Weather Forecast Sees Warmer Tomorrow With Colder Night
Light wintry morning gives way to milder afternoon with highs around mid 50s today. Wind shifts to northwest 10 to 15 mph. Overnight low near 20. Tomorrow expected to climb into the 60s with a similar breeze.
Government faces farm action in potential nationwide protests
The article notes a deadline for 100 percent parity on farm prices and warns of possible panhandle protests and broader farmer action across the United States. Farmers, led by American Agriculture, threaten plow ups and picketing if parity demands are not met, with figures citing responses from Rep. Jack Hightower and farmer leaders like Fred Vanderburg.
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Ag Committee
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Denver
Farmers Hope Carter Talks Halt Farm Strike
United Press International reports farmers threaten a Wednesday strike unless President Carter meets their demand for 100 percent parity payments. Keith Thomas of Springfield, Colorado, says a Washington meeting with Carter could stop the walkout as large tractor demonstrations press for action. Agriculture Secretary Bergland says the federal role is limited in resolving the farmers economic plight.
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Washington
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