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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
6
Dave Rodarte of El Paso Texas is named captain of West Point’s golf squad for 1974. Rodarte led the Cadets to a 10-5 record last spring.
Phase IV inflation control began August 12 and will affect the food industry and broader economy. Beef price freezes persist toward a September 12 deadline, with consumer pressure and retailer actions likely. Hoarding and high meat prices are anticipated. harvest prospects offer limited relief if crops rise as hoped, potentially lowering prices by late 1973 or early 1974.
The Safety belt interlock system will prevent starting a 1974 car unless front seat occupants are buckled. The system adds about 50 dollars per vehicle and includes retractor reels and vehicle sensitive or belt sensitive tethers. Buzzer and light warnings stay, with three minute restart delay in most models and a three percent anticipated malfunction rate. Federal law bans disabling safety systems and warranties cover interlock issues.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa offers seven scholarships opening in September. Ward County residents may apply for two awards of 500 dollars each year for a man and a woman. Earth sciences majors may qualify for the D T Huck Russell Memorial Scholarship of 500 dollars yearly. County residents Andrews Ector Gaines Ward or Winkler could win 500 dollars from the Permian Basin Coca Cola Scholarship. Two Mexican American scholarships of 100 dollars and a 150 dollar Nojem Libson Scholarship for minority members are available. Contact Joe Tave, director of financial aid, at UTPB in Odessa for details.
Out of town guests joined locals for a retirement party honoring Mr and Mrs Bill Agey former owners of the Prescription Shop. Attendees included Dr Cecil Robinson and Dr Rose Robinson of Kermit and Odessa residents Mrs C S Patterson Mr and Mrs Jim Frost Mr and Mrs Bert Wisley and grandchildren Hazel Etheridge and Elsie Dean of Midland and more from Killeen Houston and other areas.
Two new veterans burial and funeral allowances take effect this month and in September. For deaths on or after August 1 1973 the VA may pay a $150 plot or internment allowance in addition to the existing $250 maximum. Beginning September 1 funeral expenses up to $800 may be paid for service connected deaths. The VA previously paid burial costs to directors or others with claims filed within two years. The agency also covers transportation costs for deaths in VA hospitals or domiciles.
Summary of Hill opinions covering open records applicability to banks and state bodies, unemployment act coverage for state branches, insurance for school litigation costs, Amusement Machine Commission rules, district attorney removal, temporary county attorney service, tax revaluation authority, salary overpayment refunds, dual state board service, wildlife handling permits, textbook royalties and adoption, cooperative textbooks, and reciprocal CPA certification.
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