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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues that curbing federal spending is vital for the dollar’s integrity. It cites rising social welfare and health programs since 1960 and through the past four years, noting social welfare from 52 to 193 billion and Medicare related costs rising, warning that taming the budget will be a near miracle yet stressing that advocates of more spending do not serve voters or taxpayers.
A farmer criticizes government waste while supporting crop price supports, challenging the idea that surveys fully reflect public sentiment. The text cites Paul Harvey style arguments on economizing and the credibility of Gallup polls amid tensions over federal spending and farm aid.
Editorial notes Lamesa residents will stage an annual community clean-up in the first half of May. The Community Pride Committee, civic and women's clubs, Kiwanis, Lions, and Boy Scout troops will divide the town into segments with local groups responsible for each area, aided by National Guard trucks. Palmer takes on duties from Nelson Hogg at the bank, after a diverse career with FHA offices in Plains, Brownfield, Snyder, and emergency loans in Lewisburg after Hurricane Agnes. The piece also contains a mix of local political commentary and survey observations on public opinion and tax policy.
Donald W Whisenhunt of Thief College Greenville Pennsylvania requests information about Art Names and his 1930s and 1940s traveling tent show. He seeks memories, letters, pictures, poems, or memorabilia for a potential biography and invites correspondence from anyone who recalls or has items related to Art Names or his troupe.
Local chatter notes beef prices rising with boycotts unlikely to lower costs for months. Amid tough news, J D Williams advances a new Kentucky Fried Chicken at 4th and Dallas. National Library Week honors the county library's extensive volumes in this community.
National Library Week prompts appreciation for the Dawson County Library staff led by R A Grosline. Local athletes receive recognition with Dawson School and Borden County players named to the first all state g man football team. Lamesa High School girls volleyball advances to regional play in Lubbock as UIL activity rises across the county. Gulf Oil Corp stakes No 24 C C Canon post in the Fusselman area of Dawson County with plans for deep drilling near Lamesa.
In New Rockford North Dakota the district hosts an Optimist oratorical contest with finalists from nine girls and 14 boys reduced to five girls and six boys after preliminaries. Winners proceed to the District contest in Midland on April 27. Judges and officials are named. remarks question the scale of revolutionary activity and reference Fidel Castro. A separate editorial item notes New York teachers protest maternity leave as discrimination, arguing eligibility for men.
Williams has spent over a year courting a new 42 person capacity dining area designed for family dining. The venture promises a completely new specialty food service for Lamesa and nearby communities, with Williams expressing strong optimism about the business prospects.
A chronicle recalls 40 years past with a Democratic quota in Dawson County and local political roles, plus Young Army Air Force trainees in Bryan. It also notes Easter promotions at Bryant-Link, school campaigns in Lamesa, and events from 20 and 10 years ago including a Brussels invitation, Father Son Banquet, a Children’s Easter Parade, a magic show, a Baptist Crusade trip, and a TCU Honor Day recognition.
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