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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1981
Page
2
A speaker urges educators to teach children cleanliness, integrity, and strong character, not just academics. He stresses that reputation matters less than character as students learn arithmetic and reading, and assures ongoing guidance at school this week. The office comments include expected price adjustments for reviews and reclassing, with fees rising from 75 cents to $1.
Rirhart urged a discussion with city and county officials on fire protection, stressing the need if affordable. Judge Pratt supported the idea noting taxpayers bear the cost when cooperation fails, with no formal vote taken as yet.
The commissioners agreed to let Pratt arrange a meeting or discussion with city officials on the matter. They also granted Syntegar Electric permission to install an electric line along a county road in Precinct No. 4 about eight miles west and five miles north of Patricia, subject to county specifications.
The Lamesa Reporter and Dawson County Free Press merged in 1968 and the paper publishes Thursdays and Sundays. Subscription rates are Dawson County 13.25 annually, 9.25 half year. Texas 16.30 annually, 12.50 half year. outside Texas 19.75 annually, 15.75 half year. Single copy 25 cents. Corrections policy noted for erroneous reflections on character or reputation. Editor Publisher Walter Buckel.
In Austin Gov. Clem ents delays repeal of the ad valorem tax as a court fight looms. The dispute centers on a 10 cent per 100 valuation levy used for state universities. Also covered are a shooting involving Rep. Mike Martin, Medfly defense actions led by Reagan Brown, and GOP gains in Congress and upcoming 1982 elections amid redistricting tensions.
The piece critiques modern jury selection and media coverage. It cites experts like David Lawrence and Vermont Royster, reflects on Reagan assassination coverage, and argues that impartiality has degraded into ignorance. It questions the balance between rights of the accused and victims.
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