Windsocks and Local Campaigns Spark 1982 News Tangle
The Windys Windsock column cites debates over AFDC and Food Stamp eligibility under Reagan rules, noting Washington and Maryland loopholes to protect benefits and criticizing state tax burdens. It profiles local figures Vera Spraberry and community leaders, then shifts to Dawson County political bids, a Fire Department investigator post, and a San Francisco WWII anecdote about a Kami Kazi pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Washington
Marion Barry
Maryland
Howard Baker
Paul Laxalt
DPS Lamesa office praised for easy highway access
DPS official Walters says the Lamesa location is suitable for a drivers license office due to quick highway access and proximity to residential areas for tests. Five other employees work there, including Jackie Calhoun as Drivers License Clerk and Bob Ellis as Drivers License Trooper. Three patrolmen are stationed on site with a fourth expected after spring training. new furniture is on order and a public tour is planned once furnishings arrive.
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Lamesa
Walters
Jackie Calhoun
Bob Ellis
Johnny Anzaldua
Joe Stone
Damas Lopez
DPS
Montford enters 28th District Senate race in West Texas
The candidate pledges aggressive leadership in Austin to protect West Texas interests. He outlines priorities including crime toughening, teacher recruitment, funding for Texas Tech University and UT Permian Basin, expansion of higher education, water, and agriculture. He vows to oppose gasohol tax repeal and to push fairer pricing for oil and gas resources.
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West Texas
Austin
Texas
Texas Tech University
University of Texas
Lamesa Press Reporter Publication Details and Rates
The Lamesa Press Reporter, established 1905, serves Dawson County Texas. It lists publication days, address, and subscription rates by location including Dawson County and outside Texas, with various six month and yearly prices and a note on prepaid single copies. Editor Publisher names Walter Buckel Rossell Skiles Hank Myers are shown.
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North First Street
Lamesa
Dawson County
Texas
Reagan era self-help push reshapes welfare relief
President Reagan urged Americans to relearn self help as government welfare programs shrank. He argued private charity would fill gaps and cited encouraging signs as a charitable foundation member notes growing public involvement and readiness to assist others without government aid.
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Reagan
Marijuana seizure and trial in Muleshoe area
A judge ordered confiscation after police found about 40 pounds of marijuana in an apartment along with pipes a gas mask scales and a .22 pistol. An investigator valued the street amount at 30000 dollars. Weese was jailed Thursday and later released on a 25000 dollar bond. The report also covers local industrial foundation officers and a broader commentary on private charity and volunteerism versus government aid.
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Dorothy Miller
John Deering
Drug Enforcement Administration
Brown
Angel
Copley
Mike Shelton
National Council of Churches
George Gallup
Elks Clubs
Salvation Army
Abundant Life Confronts Guilt Inadequacy And Loneliness
A sermon outlines three core problems guilt inadequacy and loneliness and presents Jesus Christ as the remedy. It cites Romans 8 1 4 Phil 4 13 and Hebrews 13 5 to affirm freedom from condemnation strength through Christ and God’s abiding presence guiding believers to face life without fear.
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Jesus Christ
Zechariah
God
Apostle Paul
Christ
Paul
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Howard College
Lamesa Industrial Foundation
Spraberry
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Jewell
Lamesa High School
Mona
Abilene
Air Force
Richard
Fort Worth
Gay
Gallup
N.M
Department of Interior
Indian Health Services
Janis
Haltom City
Vera
Bob Brown
Dyess
T.E.C
San Francisco
By Ace Reid
W. J
Beckham
Montford
NUM
Dawson
Iavidul Firm
Ae the Lamene Proveeperier
Walter Buckel
Russel
Skiles
Hank Myers
Adv. Mar
Paul Harvey
Weese
Industrial Foundation
Alan Benton
Ray Corley
Malcolm Harp
Doyle Norris
Neale Roy
Ron Layton
Benny Lybrand
Jimmy Young
Roy Byrd
Dallas Woods
Don Bethel
Jack Mars
L.R. Morris
Don Cox
Dewayne Lee
Leroy Olsak
Don Bryant
Olsak
Buckel
Bryant
Elwood Freeman
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