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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
2
Article argues the 1973 federal price freeze harmed meat production and supply and shows the free market works best. It notes inflation fears spurred boycotts and that price controls reduced profits, triggering suspensions and losses across ranching, processing, and distribution. Public understanding may improve.
The piece argues for U S energy independence citing oil blackmail and Arab oil prices. It references a California fuel additive tested in Santa Cruz County cars and claims abundant shale oil on federal lands could fuel the nation for a century.
The State Board of Insurance announced guidelines for Health Maintenance Organizations offering prepaid care. Costs range from 45 to 70 dollars monthly in other states. Lt. Gov. Hobby expects better cost control and consumer strength with competing care options. Four insurers have filed to provide coverage and at least one HMO operates in San Antonio under Bexar County Medical Foundation.
Gov. Briscoe announced appointments including Dr. Clifford S. Knape and Dr. James H. Sammons to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission reappointments, Mrs. Tom Wright to S F A State University board, Dr. Albert W. Hartman Jr. and Joe C. Bridgefarmer to the Air Control Board, Paul Thayer to the Nimitz Naval Museum Commission, and Walter B. Moore to the Library and Historical Commission as Cotten resigns after serving since 1964. Credit life and disability insurance rates drop 22.7 percent while Texas joins a federal suit to release $3 million of $55.5 million in higher education funds. The piece also notes energy policy debates and a community cotton harvest led by Welch and Punkin Center farmers assisting the Fortenberry family.
A 1973 holiday letter from Doe Blanchard thanks Walter and staff for a busy year filled with tapes dreams and long hours. It looks back on the year and wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with gratitude for friends and a job well done.
The Golden Tornado roundballers surge to one of their best openings in years under Coach O W Follis as fans dream of a playoff run. Lamesans win Brownfield and Fort Stockton events and beat Colorado City, with a home tournament set for Dec 28 29 and a Jan 3 district game against Estacado. Russ Baldwin to join Press Reporter staff as sportwriter next week.
The Kiwanis Club announces advance sales for the 23rd annual pancake supper led by Lefty Crawford. The event on January 26 promises all you can eat flapjacks at a dollar, despite inflation and energy shortages.
In Woodville Mississippi and West Chester Pennsylvania readers cite a ABA wage comparison for steak costs and groceries while questioning law and equal rights for victims. The letters frame concerns over policing and personal protection amid rising prices.
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