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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes the U S meat industry as a model of free market gains. Secretary Earl L Butz cites beef production rising 2.5 times from 1951 to 1971 and per person consumption doubling, driven by affluence and welfare supports. Prices rise with demand, signaling producers to expand without subsidies or controls.
A physician proposes selective sterilization of defective children to prevent genetic propagation as demographers warn of population growth. Dr Ernest Breed cites Hitler and calls for narrowing inheritable defects while discussing the threat of an Orwellian future and ethics of reproduction.
Newsweek writer Armand de Borchgrave warns McGovern proposed cuts in Europe would leave a dangerous vacuum. He argues the Soviet Union would fill the gap, risking a new confrontation or turning Western Europe into a Soviet satellite. NATO's 24 divisions would be eclipsed by Eastern blocs.
The piece warns that Europe could become dependent on Moscow for oil and military security if the United States scales back its role. Experts like de Borchgrave and NATO's Joseph Luns argue that reduced U S force posture may push Western Europe toward neutrality or "Finlandization" under Russian influence. The decision in the U S presidential year is framed as pivotal for Western freedom and peace.
The Lamesa Press-Reporter previews an entertaining evening starting at 7 30 with public attendance invited. Postmaster A J McDaniel improves at Medical Arts Hospital after an attack two and a half weeks ago. Bob Milliken leaves for Amarillo within a week. A cattle escape near Tate Bros Livestock causes property damage and several head lost. Harve Whiting moves to Flagstaff Arizona to run a Western Auto Store. Owen Taylor earns Rotary perfect attendance for 35 years. Debi Carpenter named new LHS reporter covering local students. Football Contest begins with weekly prize and season grand prize.
The school approved student policy, developed by Insernational Group Insurance Administrators and underwritten by United Fidelity Life Insurance Company, offers up to 10 000 per accident and 2 000 for accidental death. Coverage can be 24 hours or school hours only. Two plans exist, for maximum or basic coverage. Parents may contact the school principal after Wednesday for more information.
A spill and crash on U.S. 87 south of Lamesa involved a gasoline tanker from Amarillo with 8,000 gallons. Six calves were in the road, three missed. 12 calves died, others injured. Cattle roundup continued as technicians cleared the scene and a stray calf wandered near schools before being returned.
Commissioners approve a five percent wage increase for all county employees effective July 1 and plan to raise low salaries to parity at year start. County Judge Leslie Pratt says sheriff's deputies may see about a nine percent raise beginning next year if the budget passes. Deputies earning 475 and 500 dollars monthly reported during a June grievance committee meeting where a gentleman’s agreement on raises was reached without a figure set.
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