Community notes on drug efforts and local events
The Country Editor urges cooperation among police, prosecutors, schools, parents, and officials to curb drug abuse. Dawson Countians look ahead to Slumtown Symphony Rangler Review and Kiwanis Pancake Supper on Feb 5 at the High School Center, with proceeds supporting choir travel and local charity work. Statewide Texas governor race views from a Fort Worth meeting show Preston Smith as a potential stronger candidate, while Ben Barnes and Dolph Brisco face questions about readiness and organization. See bylines page.
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Dawson County
Grand Jury
Kiwanis
LHS
Texas Music Education Association
Ft. Worth
Texas
Texas Press Association
Fort Worth
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Dolph Brisco
Austin
Readmission Ordered for Expelled Lamesa Student in Due Process Case
U.S. District Judge Halbert C. Woodward issued a temporary restraining order and injunction against Lamesa Independent School District ruling that Lamesa High School student James Caldwell be readmitted. The judge found the board failed to follow its policy requiring parental notice and a hearing before expulsion, and ordered the hearing to occur before the State Commissioner of Education. The ruling does not affect state charges against Caldwell or the district’s handling of the case.
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U.S
Halbert C. Woodward
Lamesa Independent School
Lamesa High School
James Caldwell
Woodward
Dawson County
Alvin Cannady
Caldwell
Harold Caldwell
State Commissioner of Education
District Court of the Northern District
Community Meeting Aims At Drug Alcohol Problems In Lamesa
A 7:30 p.m. Thursday chamber work session led by County Judge Leslie C. Pratt invites public input on drug and alcohol abuse and government programs. James S. Johnson and Lynn Stone will discuss a $325,323 pilot treatment plan with a field counselor and workers across Lamesa, Big Spring, and Monahans to link offenders with law enforcement and hospitals.
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Lamesa
Leslie C. Pratt
Pratt
James S. Johnson
Region 9 Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc
Lynn Stone
Big Spring
Monahans
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alcoho
Think Session Produces Attainable Yearly Chamber Goals
Approximately 85 Chamber members met to set roles and goals for 1972. Priorities are economic and industrial development, square and downtown beautification, and greater agricultural focus. Committees outlined concrete aims including livestock courses, marketing exploration, cotton institute, fairs, soil and fruit studies, promotions, and downtown parking planning.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lamesa High School
Chamber
John Spraberry Enters Lamesa ISD Board Race
John Spraberry 34 a Dawson County resident announces candidacy for two open seats on the Lamesa Independent School District board. He and his wife Beth Ann Dubose have two children and he invites voters to learn his views on school matters. He is the third candidate with incumbent Bob Brown and Bob Capps also running.
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John Spraberry
Dawson County
Lamesa Independent
Terrace Circle
Lamesa
Spraberry
Beth Ann Dubose
South Elementary
Bob Brown
Bob Capps
Dawson County Court OKs routine items and regional appointment
The Dawson County Commissioners Court approved routine items including appointing Robert Roger as Region 9 Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse director by County Judge Leslie Pratt. The fire contract with the city was renewed at $6400 yearly minimum and read into minutes. The Adult Probation Officer submitted a yearly report detailing counts of Anglo and Mexican American and Negro cases and monthly probation fees.
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Dawson County Commissioner's Court
Leslie Pratt
Robert Roger
Region 9 Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ben Allen
Lamesa
Blanchard Seeks Re election After Coffee Session
State Sen H J Doc Blanchard told supporters at Turner's Cafe he will seek re election in the May 6 Democratic primary. He plans to file soon and faces potential redistricting changes as a three judge panel ordered new lines for districts. He cited taxes welfare and school financing as future Texas issues.
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H. J
Doc) Blanchard
Turner
Senate
Blanchard
Lamesa Kiwanis Club
Texas
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George Norman
Lamesa Independent School District
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Lubbock
Pioneer
Dallas Woods
Art Roberts
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Fair Association
Extension Service
Dawson County Cotton Growers
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O’Donnell
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timist Club
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