09 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Lamesa Press Reporter
Location
Lamesa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1973
Page
1
The Lamesa Golden Tornadoes defeated the Carlsbad Cavemen 39 to 6 in a rainy gridiron opener. Coach Robert James showcased a barefooted kicker and tough backfield, with a stifling defense and sharp signals leading the victory.
Carlsbad drives start with a pair of first downs but Lamesans stall early. Jerry Calhoun zips through mud in a rugged second quarter as the Golden Tornado Marching Band performs while New Mexico’s offense strings together a late first quarter score to spark a 7-0 lead.
The Dawson County Fair starts this week at the Fair Grounds and Community Center. Buildings open to take entries for all divisions at 4 am Tuesday. Entries for art exhibits close at 6 pm with judging set for 4 pm.
Eugene Garcia, convict in the Linda Delgado murder, will be moved from Dawson County jail to the Huntsville State Penitentiary to begin a life sentence while appealing. Judge George Hansard noted a 90 day extension for an appeal as Garcia awaits transfer and possible habeas relief. Alcorta also granted a hearing on a habeas writ regarding the 1971 rape case in Brownfield with a life sentence imposed in 1972.
The September term opens Monday as a Dawson County Grand Jury weighs evidence for trials in at least 30 felony cases. Twenty were summoned for duty at 4 am with 12 to serve. names include Dallas Woods Bob Capps Jack Kelley Lee Edward Spencer Gus Burkett Neal Echols and others. The docket lists assaults burglaries theft narcotics and writing for true bills among the charges.
Texans vote November 6 on nine amendments in the 97 year history of the Texas Constitution. The article lists amendments covering legislative sessions salaries, homestead protections for single and unmarried adults, tax exemptions, local notices on conservation districts, Gulf coast tax authority for sea walls, probate court jurisdiction, and Veterans Land authorization.
Lamesa's Tor Booster Club sets Country Western Jamboree for Sept 29 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Four bands Texas Brass and Strings Country Gold Country Kings and Country Cousins of Big Spring perform 45 minutes each with emcee Bottles White. Proceeds fund athletics.
A conservationist with an agriculture education degree has assumed new duties at the local agency. He previously resided in the area and will oversee environmental and farming programs. Further details appear on page two.
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