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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
2
Essay questions state run utopia in Sweden with total social security and no deprivation yet rising psychiatric need and alcoholism. It notes Sweden’s social system costs and happiness gaps while comparing to US farm policy and Roosevelt era crop controls. It highlights a shift allowing farmers to plant freely and questions price effects.
The 63rd Legislature fails to reach a stopgap education package prompting repeated calls from Rep. Price Daniel Jr and others for a special session to advance a school finance bill by September 15. Gov. Briscoe cites data needs and premature timing for any session while hearings on school finance begin June 18. widespread district financial trouble and statewide studies aim to shape 1975 proposals to equalize funding and opportunities.
Yesteryears notes recall a new sewage disposal plant becoming operational in Lamesa. Delphian Club honors include Mrs. Henry Stafford as outstanding charter member and Mrs. Dudley Boldin as president. Certificates of appreciation were given by Mayor Clyde Branon to Jack McLaughlin and Jack Goodloe.
Council debates mobile home tie downs with safety vs cost and ponders an ordinance effective Jan 1 1974. A tabling delays a July 7 vote on a 20 year Cable TV franchise for Lamesa Cable TV Company amid rate and term negotiations. Other actions include studying containerization for garbage cans and bids for waterworks supplies.
The board authorized trading obsolete district equipment for needed items with superintendent or business manager approval. Receipts must be issued to buyers and filed at central office. They also approved middle school classroom reconfigurations pending principal and superintendent approval. Meeting ended around 10:30 p.m. All members attended.
In Moville Iowa readers lament court power limits hampering law enforcement while New Rockford North Carolina quips on federal spending. Fernandel California critiques seat belt buzzer mandates as intrusive. The pieces reflect public skepticism toward policy and governance.
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