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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1973
Page
2
The piece defends Paul Revere’s ride against a sensational book that claims he was drunk and late, noting such allegations mislead research. It also argues against attributing inventions to wrong parents, citing Robert Fulton and Columbus as examples to counter false attributions.
An editorial notes a long-term trend of falling engineering enrollments linked to anti-technology sentiment. The Wall Street Journal piece warns shortages loom in energy, pollution control, and industrial safety in two to three years as space and transport programs face cuts.
The piece notes Memorial Day as an official holiday with banks and government offices closed while many businesses stay open. It mentions courthouse closures but states the Commissioners Court will meet as an equalization board at 10 a.m., with expected low taxpayer turnout.
The Head Start program will not run in summer. The Community Action Council will host story hours and work sessions. Parents should register their four year olds now at the Head Start workers or at the Community Action Council on North Dallas Ave. Only the first 60 registrations will be accepted due to limited classroom space.
The passage reflects David in a distant land beyond the Jordan seeking divine refuge. It emphasizes faith amid distress and the promise that God hears prayers through Jesus Christ, with David's plea to be led to a rock higher than himself.
A joke piece recounts a couple ignoring the rule never go to bed angry. They stay awake arguing for two months, testing patience and humor in marriage advice.
Coach Browning lauds the district’s top players while Lee Puckett narrowly misses the All-State list. At 3 p.m. Dr. Robert C. McIntyre will discuss Fruit Tree Garden Lawn and Flower Insects, with an invite to the public. The Agricultural Extension Service sponsors the event urging women’s attendance to garden upkeep.
The Southern Baptists observed the 75th anniversary of the W M U and honored Mrs M C Lindsey for long service since 1908 at Lamesa. Past county home demonstration council chairmen were feted at the 40th anniversary tea, including Mrs E J Bartlett and Mrs Ida Mae Williams.
The reflector chronicle notes that mobile home owners face differing tax schemes. Oregon taxes based on physical size, Arizona bases the levy on assessed value plus school tax. Other states review methods as owners stay mobile to dodge higher costs.
A discussion traces windmill roots from Holland to seventh century millwrights and surveys claims about who first harnessed wind, steam, and electricity. It highlights Peter Harper's windmill concept and Canada’s Rangi and South vertical axis turbine, noting possibilities for wind based irrigation and power without pollution.
Openings announced for Boys Club summer program for both boys and girls. Lamesa public pool to reopen with tentative hours. North 22 Street Park Pool opened for private parties and may host community use. City parks attract picnics tennis fishing and outdoor recreation as bicycles increase. Summer travel planned despite gasoline shortage.
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