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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1973
Page
2
Editorial applauds the Lamesa school board for promptly promoting Neal Chastain from within the system to superintendent. The piece credits his familiarity with the community and central office, his readiness to assume responsibility, and bulldog determination to act in the district's best interest.
The piece argues quotas can enforce discrimination, criticizing a federal protection regime. It cites Chicago being 20 percent Black and employers forced to hire accordingly while rights groups offer relief for payments. It questions the fairness of the quota system and FEPC policies amid alleged protection racket pressures.
Attention will be given to vacant lots junk cars and other eyesores. An appeal is issued to individual homeowners to help in this year’s campaign by cleaning up their own lots and alleys. Rotary Club Noon Lions Kiwanis Women’s Study Club Scout Troops 708 723 and several high school groups support the effort.
Student groups pledge to aid in the clean-up campaign and expect more participants. The city, county, and National Guard will supply trucks. For more details about this year’s event, contact the Chamber of Commerce.
The sermon recalls Paul’s claim I know whom I have believed and am persuaded he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. It stresses knowing Jesus personally, depositing the soul in Christ’s hands, and trusting a safe depository amid life’s trials. Paul’s confidence rests on a known Redeemer and a powerful, enduring keeper of the soul.
Byline notes stormy conditions with window repairs and damaged trees from a recent freeze and hail. Despite cool temperatures some farmers in scattered county areas plant seeds as the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission meets in Lubbock, one local resident voicing concern at the hearing.
A lawsuit filed against the school district and board members seeks reinstatement of a teacher aide, payment of back wages, and damages for unlawful discharge. The suit, handled by Sam Saleh, names the superintendent and board members as defendants. Papers were served on board president Bob Brown, and no trial date is set.
W.J. Beckham reports on flooding in East Texas and a lengthy analysis by Larry Lavinsky of the Anti-Defamation League. Lavinsky argues quotas violate equal protection and foresee Supreme Court rejection of racial and educational preferences, citing Hughes v California and Carter v Gallagher while noting executive actions against reverse discrimination. He says discrimination against any group is wrong and urges complex solutions for integration.
Willis Gresham of Lamesa voices concern that ordinary citizens are underrepresented at hearings in Midland and across the state. He urges local residents to attend the Wednesday 1 30 p m session to share views on revision and wording for the next constitution to counter influence from special interest groups seeking appointive offices.
Herman Caskey criticizes Stephen Henry for injecting opinion into a news report on a school board meeting. He argues reporters must keep opinion on the editorial page and praises Strahan and Fulbright for community service and election results. Stephen Henry responds that the coverage reflected what was said and that the aim is to educate children.
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