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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
2
The narrator argues a drastic salary cut to six thousand dollars improves living standards. They claim lower social security and income taxes, cheaper housing, college scholarships for six dependents, and potential benefits like food stamps and Medicaid, concluding the move raises overall quality of life.
A fragment discusses American political power basics and suggests the cigarette lobby is too powerful to permit change, reflecting on entrenched interests and public influence in policy debates.
Governor Briscoe backs a modified auto insurance rating plan aimed at reducing rates, with the State Board of Insurance promising new rules to lower fire and homeowners premiums. The measure allows deviations from standard Board rates if solvency and fairness tests are met, drawing skepticism about high risk drivers paying more. House action on related bills also covers auto passenger medical and income loss coverage, while open meetings law improvements were signed into law.
City officials are sworn in by City Attorney John Hutchison as Lloyd Cline and Jim Norris are certified elected. Cline begins a sixth year as Mayor, Bryant becomes Mayor Pro Tem for a second year. Five new police cars are awarded to Roy Motor with Plymouth bids around 14,689 to 14,808.25 dollars, narrowly beating Davie Jones Buick Pontiac and Barrington Chevrolet on the Dodges and Chevrolets.
In other business the council passed an ordinance annexing property owned by Eiland Crawley Noret and Palmore on North 14th Street East of Dallas Ave into the city. The Lamesa Dawson County Community Action Council request to extend terms of Neil Roberts and Mrs Rene Laughlin as city representatives until CAC expires was approved. The meeting closed with notes on the circular ordinance dog problems and vandalism but no action taken. Attending were Neal Roy five year old Cris Norris son of Councilman Jim Norris Walter Bucker Stephen Henry for the Lamesa Press Reporter and Jack Armstrong.
The Watsons announce Allen's Galley continues under their leadership after 11 years of operation. They thank patrons and pledge to uphold the long tradition of Ed and Marie, with good service and a welcoming environment. John Watson serves on the Chamber of Commerce board.
News highlights include a shield law fight going to conference, opposition to Senate lobby reform as weaker than 1957, and a Senate ban on legislative bribery. A state ethnic survey shows rising minority employment, with Chiefs urging agency meetings over discriminatory practices as DPS plans recruit efforts. Courts rulings cover a range from a Dallas editor to a Temple school reinstatement, with pollution penalties and new appointments listed. A pollution bonds bill passes, consumer protection advances, and federal manpower funds arrive for 1974 programs.
Voices argue that advertising and obsolescence fuel consumption while the energy future hinges on rapid deployment of windmills and alternative sources. The author urges immediate action to build community-scale wind energy as gas and oil reserves dwindle and dependence on Middle East oil remains risky.
Yesteryears recalls a Lamesa High quartet taking first place in a Lubbock competition, featuring Wilda Baldwin Barbara Goodloe Naomi Applegate and Doris Robertson. Merchants Institute plans announced. Local ads note 10 cent puzzles yo yos and purses, coat hanger shortages due to war, Gone With the Wind at Tower Theatre, Ford Co recruiting for aircraft work, and county trustees elected. Two Lamesa Girl Scouts win Curved Bar honors. PTA conference draws over 100. Lamesa golfers claim 3 AAA title. Phi Kappa Phi invites Sandra Jordan of DeWitt Jordan family to Tech chapter.
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