Spring brings golf and gins while Easter looms
The first day of spring brings pleasant weather that excites golfers fishermen and yard workers. Cotton trailers still run to gins though some ginners predict closures for Easter. The 48 Delphians push tickets for their Once Upon A Time show at the High School Auditorium Monday night. Delgado murder trial fills the Dawson County courtroom with standing room only as the beautification efforts around the square draw attention.
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Delphians
Dawson County
Jury Verdict Expected Wednesday Afternoon
The Eugene Garcia trial for pre meditated murder of Linda Delgado began in 106th District Court with a 12 member jury selected. Judge Hansard and DA Smith anticipated a verdict by Wednesday after witnesses and evidence. After a long jury selection Monday 79 Dawson County residents reported. 13 excused. The panel included 12 jurors and was sworn in. motions to quash and to allow the jury to assess the penalty were filed by defense attorney F B Godinez. Court recessed Monday and reconvened Tuesday amid heavy spectator presence. SEE MURDER TRIAL PAGE 2.
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Eugene Garcia
Linda Delgado
106Th District Court
George Hansard
Joe Smith
Dawson County
Garcia
F.B Godinez
Lubbock
Lamesa City Council Decision on Unclear Motion Sequence
After a long series of motions that died for want of seconds and amendments that altered the amendments, the Lamesa City Council faced confusion in its meeting. The proceedings showed repeated procedural wrangling as members debated the path forward.
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Lamesa
Room Ordinance Okayed Regulates Coin Operated Rooms
The ordinance passed allows regulation of game rooms using skill or pleasure coin operated machines. It outlines controls and compliance expectations for operators and premises. The measure targets establishments offering such devices and sets licensing and enforcement provisions.
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Hassel
Voters Have Choice In School Races Across Districts
Multiple area school boards show open seats with incumbents and challengers. Klondike and Dawson districts list several candidates while Sands in Ackerly and Dawson County seek new trustees. See school page 2 for full candidacy details and terms.
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Durwood Blagraves
G. W. Martin, Jr
Eddie Herm
Rex Zant
Lil Anderson
J.E Hopper
Earl Newcomer
Jerry Hall
Loyd Robinson
Calvin Hughes
License Tag Deadline Nears for 1973 Vehicle Tags
County Tax Assessor-Collector Leland Miller warns 1973 license tags must be displayed by midnight April 1. Friday, March 30 is last day to obtain tags, with office open late. no Saturday hours. A 20 percent penalty applies after the deadline, unless an affidavit covers undriven vehicles. Renewal notices advised with receipts or title as alternatives.
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Leland Miller
Cline
Norris
Three Lamesa Council Candidates Share City Views
The Lamesa Press Reporter surveys Place 4 hopefuls Odell Hilburn and incumbent Lloyd Cline plus incumbent Place 5 Jim Norris ahead of the April 7 election. All three favor conservative policies while debating salary raises, budget priorities, street work, demolitions, and the use of federal revenue sharing funds.
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Lamesa Press
Jim Norris
Odell Hilburn
Lamesa
Lloyd Cline
Hilburn
Norris
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Roy Dycus
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H.D Jones
C.E. Ford
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Wayne Sires
Homer Bearden
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E.L Hendon
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