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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1973
Page
2
Editorial notes encourage participation in Texas Public School Week and describe the farmer as a multi role figure balancing innovation, risk, and daily life. It emphasizes parental involvement in education and reflects on the farmer’s blend of faith and fatalism amid weather and market pressures.
Opinion argues halving war spending helps little while welfare costs loom larger. It cites abuses from Boston a welfare mother ordered not to buy a new car until selling an old one and a Venice Illinois man claiming a dead dog as a dependent child. The HEW says a mistake exists in one in four ADC checks with nearly a million families receiving benefits illegally.
Sen. Pete Snelson spoke at the West Texas Press Association amid fears over public school funding. He linked Edgewood v. San Antonio to Texas formulas, noting Odessa and Edgewood pupil counts and salaries, and warned a Supreme Court ruling could trigger a special session and statewide consolidation ideas.
Council agreed to fund part of an improvement project at 10 070 50 with FAA and TAC support. A first reading approved a seven percent employee retirement deposit and 12 percent city match. An ordinance on minors in game rooms and curfews was advanced. The body cited a river waterline break claim. It also commended the Tors basketball team and coaches.
Several divisions will be selected for showing at the Permian Basin Regional Science Fair to be held March 23-24 in Odessa at the Ector Coliseum Building Barn A. Entries compete for show awards and several special awards. Judges include Dr Roland Roberts Texas A&M Extension Service Douglas Whitley Howard County Junior College Gary Carlson Planitarium director Big Spring High School and C Vic Cary Cherly math teacher.
The Middle School Band directed by Mike Schaffer will perform in a concert announced as a surprise. Admission costs $1 for adults and 50 cents for students with proceeds funding the band trip to Enid Oklahoma in May.
Proceeds from the livestock show will fund county wide 4 H activities continuing the event’s community support. Funds will assist youth programs and future exhibitions across the county.
Lamesa fans await bi district basketball as Tornado team coached by L F Gregg prepares to face Pampa in Lamesa with reserved seats at 50 cents. Doors close at game start.
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