Lamesa Press-Reporter Editorials Highlights Campus Reforms
Last semester shows rising college and university grade averages and minimal misbehavior. Three miles northwest of Welch in Dawson County, Ott Pe Ts Kewanee Oil completed Welch field No 4,665 North Welch Unit as producer. 344 gravity oil and water output measured at 94 barrels per day after acidizing and fracturing with gelled water and sand.
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Kewanee Oil Co
Welch
Dawson County
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Lamesa
Texas
Dawson
Students See Politics Shift to Moderation and Culture
A survey of 527 colleges shows rising moderation in political views among students. More coeds pursue medical careers. many work summers. half support stricter criminal rights limits. Campus entertainment loosens to cultural, conservative tastes as editors back away from radical issues.
Good Place To Live Editorial On Benefits Growth
Editorial notes a shift from grim child labor days to a modern benefit rich work scene. Cites US Chamber data showing benefits per employee rising from 1254 in 1961 to 2544 in 1971, with better medical coverage and earlier retirement. Argues US remains a prime place to live and raise a family despite faults.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
U.S
Why Houses Cost More Reflects Inflation and Policy
The article argues housing costs rise from inflation and wood price surges aided by Phase II controls and timber sales declines. It cites the National Association of Home Builders estimating about $1,200 extra cost per new single family home over six months due to wood. Environmental limits on forestry curb supply, with 1972 forest timber scales 20 percent below allowable harvest. It calls for funds to boost environmental protections and high-yield forestry, claiming artificial controls fail to curb inflation and harm resource development.
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National Association of Home Builders
National Forest
Forest Service
Public Defender Proposed to Speed Court Proceedings
The 106th Judicial District seeks a $27,601 grant for the first year to fund a public defender to handle criminal cases. The defender would be a qualified attorney paid up to $18,000, with 75 percent of funding coming from a grant to reduce delays when defendants fail to obtain private counsel due to cost.
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106Th Judicial District
Grant to fund public defenders across four counties
The Criminal Justice Council would receive a grant matched by 25 percent from four counties in the district. The four county commissions approved the application, with support from the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. Officials expect gubernatorial approval and note the counties currently pay court-appointed attorneys.
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Criminal Justice Council
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Cancer Society Aims to Fight Disease Through Research
The American Cancer Society is a national volunteer organization dedicated to fighting cancer through year round research education and service programs. The society has been in existence for years and continues to mobilize communities in the effort to reduce cancer incidence and mortality.
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The
American Cancer Society
Society
Local chapter names and cancer drive leadership
For 21 years the campaign has raised 180 million dollars and built public education to reduce cancer risk. Two million volunteers nationwide include 100,000 in Texas. Board members listed include Betty White Jan Echols Evelyn Smiley Billie Hamilton Jeannene Bryant Beth Ann Spraberry Elena Brown Stephanie Fulbright Carole Dyer Judy Caswell Jo Staudt Charolotte Todd Alvis Youngblood Carole Montgomery James Cox Wayne Smith Stephen Henry Bill Kidd Neal Echols Dan Martin Lee Roy Colgan John Spraberry Bob Capps Billy Roy Smith.
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Texas
Betty White
Jan Echols
Evelyn Smiley
Billie Hamilton
Jeannene Bryant
Beth Ann Spraberry
Elena Brown
Stephanie Fulbright
Carole Dyer
Judy Caswell
Jo Staudt
Charolotte Todd
Alvis Youngblood
Carole Montgomery
James Cox
Wayne Smith
Stephen Henry
Bill Kidd
Neal Echols
Dan Martin
Lee Roy Colgan
John Spraberry
Bob Capps
Billy Roy Smith
Grassroots Voices on Revenue Sharing and Ethics
A collection of opinion snippets from several papers. Rep. H R Gross quips about revenue sharing as a robber returning change. Cherokees and Alton papers debate ad valorem taxes and wealth gaps in schools. Ethics bills spark loyalty and security concerns in Altoona and Frederick segments.
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South Bill
Enterprise
H.R. Gross
Iowa
Washington
Walking for exercise invites safety caveats from Proxmire
Antigo Wisconsin Journal notes Senator Proxmire cautions that walking as exercise is not safe for all people. He cites urban danger areas with mugging risk and suburban views of pedestrians as potential robbers. The piece suggests country or smaller city living to enjoy walking fully.
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Antigo
Wisc
Proxmire
Threefold Requirement to Serve God in Life
The Abundant Life sermon asserts God demands from mankind a willing mind an obedient heart and ready hands. It cites Deuteronomy Acts Romans and Revelation to argue that true service comes from willingness to act obedience from the heart and diligent effort in daily works. The message links personal readiness to earthly ministry and spiritual salvation.
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God
Paul
Peter
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