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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1973
Page
2
Editorial argues refinery capacity is the bottleneck for gasoline supply with limited crude and aging refineries. It warns of informal rationing, lowered speed limits, reduced air schedules, and possible relaxed pollution rules. Proposes increasing supplies or curbing energy use, urges realistic environmental gains, and cites political resistance and weather factors.
Senator Tom McIntyre warns in public hearings across three states that government form requirements burden businesses. He says the tax filing load amounts to dozens of forms and pages yearly, diverting labor and earnings to government paperwork.
A Lamesa dealer voices resignation as the community grapples with a persistent issue. He notes past prosperity and warns of real difficulties ahead, but asserts there is no alternative but to adapt. The remarks reflect a broader conversation about how local businesses must cope in challenging times.
A couple escaped severe burns from an explosion that destroyed their home while two older children were unharmed in the front bedroom. They were rushed to Medical Arts Hospital, then transferred to Parkland and flown to Dallas by Bernie Williams. The scene involved local businessmen fleeing to Florida and criticizing government paperwork volumes as a costly burden, with calls for legislative reform on IRS reporting, Social Security audits, and the Office of Management and Budget.
A reader asks Lamesa residents why Babe Ruth League games draw few spectators compared with Little League and Pee Wee Parks. She notes low parent turnout for concessions, urges more family involvement, and suggests a weekly family night to support the 115 players and their love of baseball.
The Lamesa school board accepted resignations from Joe Norwood Cheryl Beeks Lu Ann Smith Linda Foshee Carol Currie Cheryl Hogg Betty Monagan Jan Martin Salley Brewster and Jim Davee. Davee moves to Pecos as director of a vocational program. Randy Simmons named vocational director for 1973-74 pending permit. Tony Botello may become ESAA director if approved. Budget items approved include early tax discounts and supplier bidding for 1973-74. minutes and bills reviewed with small changes. grooming policy discussed and tabled. Middle School staffing and math reading plan updates presented. goal setting for basic arithmetic progress planned.
A sermon-like piece discusses deep roots in faith, using a tree fed by a spring as a metaphor for resilience. It argues that strength, courage, and understanding come from being rooted in God so life remains fruitful despite surface adversity.
An Arkansas老人 recounts Uncle George, likely Izzard Countys oldest man, quipping on Modern Woman at his 99th birthday. He says he quit thinking about women two years ago, reflecting a humorous local viewpoint from a long lived resident.
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