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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1973
Page
2
A devotional discuss faithfulness under trial drawing on Smyrna martyrs and catacomb legends. It contrasts Christian endurance with biblical assurances of God's faithfulness from Deuteronomy to Hebrews, urging believers to entrust souls to the faithful Creator amid trials.
The account argues the Wounded Knee siege stemmed from the actions of Russell Means, an articulate outsider. It portrays the event as a staged spectacle driven by the American Indian Movement and its supporters seeking attention and funding.
The coming weeks look busy with Monday Dollar Day and possible new building projects in Lamesa. Indications point to residential and commercial construction in the 90 to 120 day window, with the Golden Tors and Brownfield Cubs part of the promo as 73 could see solid growth if plans reach mortar and brick.
A long mix of notes covers district baseball broadcasts with game dates and radio plans in Brownfield and Lamesa, a vocational FFA banquet with scholarships and honorary degrees, a political jab at John Connally, a noisemaking drill site near Fluvanna, and a critical view of the American Indian Movement’s Washington takeover and its aftermath including Richard Wilson and Russell Means.
The piece argues Phase II and Phase III price controls fail to curb inflation. It cites food price rises as a major factor and says freezing prices harms production and supply. It concludes that controlling the federal budget is the true solution to inflation.
A reader urges unity and prayers for the President amid the Vietnam war burden. She notes past troop levels and requests bringing troops home from England and France, calling for national support and peace efforts. Signed by Mrs. J. T. Allen of Lamesa.
Thursday breakfast at 8 a.m. hosted by Mrs Lydia Wells Mrs Grace Motley and Mrs Ruth Jones. Friday playday invites participants to bring a picnic lunch and a guest and stay all day. Center provides transportation to all Senior Citizen Week activities upon call.
Pat Ryan reelected president of Lamesa High School PT.A with Ace Kincaid as first vice president and other officers listed. A fire at the home of Audie Hughes injured him, his wife, and their four year old Mark. Three year old Greg was unharmed. Essay contest winners were Mack Lindsey and Wanda Allen. Valedictorian Peggy Campbell and salutorian Phyllis Emory named. Numerous honor students listed. County census shows 2,789 rural school children, up 82 from last year. An electric iron ad offers $2.95 with 95c on delivery and $1 monthly on bill. Northwest Mounted Police promote vaudeville show at Palace Theatre. Bernie Holt joins fishing party who traveled 200 miles into Sabinas River region of Old Mexico. 1933 valedictorian Irma Lynn Coleman and Nelson Williams share top senior averages.
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