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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
County budget details reveal underfunded hospital equipment and widespread expenditures. Commissioners note public access limits, urge readers to review the 44 page report and argue for prioritizing hospital maintenance alongside parks and roads.
Ward County Sheriff elect John T. Ashcraft has joined Sheriff Blackie McNerlin’s staff as a deputy. The office now has six deputies including Chief Deputy Herman Hamilton and John Carr, L. R. Snelson, M. A. Allen, and Slats Wilkinson.
Raul Perez murder trial delayed as defense raises insanity at time of killings. Judge J H Starley held jurors about 30 minutes before ruling on the petition. Perez faces charges for Hubert Rodriguez's July 1967 death and his wife Manuela's January 1968 murder. Case moved to Pecos on venue change. future proceedings may resume in September.
All World War I veterans and families are invited to a Sunday gathering at the Community Center for a covered dish dinner and program. The Ward County group led by commander Arthur Elkins will provide meat and drinks. families bring other dishes. No admission or membership required. Widows and out of town veterans encouraged to attend.
Measurable rain fell on eight days in July raising the yearly total to 11.35 inches for Monahans and adding 3.88 inches for the month. Official observer B. B. Rogers notes the month’s high 99 and low 64, with hotter days linked to humidity. The year’s rainfall surpasses the previous year’s totals by a wide margin, contrasting with 0.24 inches in the first five months of 1967.
County Judge Ernest King and four commissioners finalized a tentative 1969 budget of 1 442 026.95 after long revisions. A public hearing is scheduled for August 26 before final adoption. Notable cut includes retirement fund reduction. numbers cover hospital operation debt service and various county offices with detailed allocations.
Wickett Mayor O M Adams announced reduced summer water rates for July through September. Billing for July is underway, with the first 10000 gallons at 4 50 instead of 5.00. The next 5000 gallons cost 45 per 1000 and over 15000 gallons 25 per 1000.
In a special session the Ward County Commissioners Court approved a redistricting plan by a 3 to 2 vote to realign precincts by November 11 with lines effective January 1, 1959 and a variance cap of 5 percent. Judge King cast the deciding vote for the majority. Two motions now sit in conflict on the minutes, with upcoming meeting August 12 to resolve. J W Thrasher Jr. praised the vote for equal representation.
Twenty members of the Monahans Industrial Development Committee face a dry run before Texas officials and Texas Electric Service Co. staff. A prospect will tour the Industrial Tract and local areas, with experts critiquing performance on community government tax, planning and zoning.
Members of the Evening Lions Club express appreciation to all citizens who aided their car wash fundraiser. The new club conducted the project to raise funds for benevolent endeavors and extends thanks to patrons for their support.
This issue publishes all 14 proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on November 5. Detailed pros and cons will follow, with readers urged to study each provision. A brief explanation appears under State Capitol News on page one, section B.
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