Insurance spokesman blasts Texas judges over DUI license policy
F Darby Haming of the Southwestern Insurance Information Service in Austin criticizes state judges for allowing DUI offenders to keep driving licenses after conviction. He argues the multiple hardship provision and occupational licenses enable repeat drunk driving, linking it to higher crash rates and insufficient prosecutions. He calls for strict legislation to punish and rehabilitate drunk drivers.
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Texas
F. Darby Haming
Southwesern Insurance Information Service
Austin
Military Career Upgraded and Draft End Focused
Both parties pledge to end the draft next year while upgrading professional military careers this year. Public backlash to Vietnam pushed a platform shift toward draft resolution repeal. veterans face social stigma and many eligible for $6,000 in education benefits have not claimed them.
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Vietnam
Optimism for agriculture in Dawson County as path forward
The editorial argues bankers will remain key to the future and calls for larger investment in agriculture. Farmers must run as strong businesspeople due to high risks, with little corporate farming ahead as tax loopholes close. The family farm endures as a business, agriculture’s future is rosy if kept optimistic, and Dawson County is highlighted as uniquely successful.
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Dawson County
Wolf
Purposeful Living and Expanding Military Prospects
The piece argues for living with purpose, citing Biblical examples like Joshua and Daniel, and urges seeking the kingdom of God. It reviews ways to find higher life in Christ and notes wartime enlistment trends, bonuses, pay raises, and higher standards as Congress and services seek to attract better recruits amid shifting defense needs.
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Heaven
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Jesus Christi
Council rejects subsidy for Brewood Apartments plan
Letter to the editor from Walter Bra criticizes Brewood Apartments seeking city aid claiming units sit vacant. He notes local business concerns including tractors and cars for sale and mentions Bo Adcock and gun dealers. He approves the council vote against taxpayer handouts, urging no bailout for failing ventures.
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Lamesa
Brewood Apartments
Bo Adcock
WINDYS WINDSOCK by UW J Beckham and local drive
Local drive involvement draws attention as Windy Windsock notes community action with the Red Cross and Army. City sprays insecticide using two rigs after purchasing a new unit and a used one, having spent about 8900. Billeck shines in eight man all star, TDs and college plans. Dallas Shriners stories amuse.
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Vision and renewal as a Texas pastor inspires congregations
In Arkansas worship, a visionary pastor outlines a twenty year growth plan for a ministering church. The church buys a motel to house aging persons, serves the needy of all races, and plans multiple locations. A Texas businessman notes that changing leaders can shift entire situations as spiritual vision spreads. The piece praises spirit driven renewal across faith and broader society.
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Arkansas
Local Man Documents Genealogy Finds at Dawson County Museum
Lamesa resident C L Houston a retired carpenter spends spare time researching his family tree. He has compiled hand books tracing the Houston and Hawkins lineages back to 1813, notes a coat of arms linked to Sam Houston, and has repaired exhibits at the Dawson County Museum while serving as a museum director.
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Lamesa
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