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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
1
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reports 1967 serious crimes exceeded 3.8 million up 16 percent from 1966. Violent crimes topped 494 500 up 16 percent, and property offenses surpassed 3 307 700 up 17 percent. Suburban and urban areas show sharp gains with regional increases noted.
Defendants from last year's riot face trial as Judge Ernest King sets County Criminal Court for tomorrow. Cases stem from the November 11, 1967 riot at the County Coliseum after deputies arrested two men at a Cow Palace dance. One man, Joe Jaquez, died from an accidental gunshot wound during the melee.
Lucas Jaquez of Monahans is charged with two counts of murder with a motor vehicle in the August 3 crash on Highway 80 that killed Danny Gallas and Kenny Golden, with passenger Jose Flores also dying. Investigators say the pickup was in the wrong lane east of Monahans.
Registration opens this morning as the local school system prepares for the new term. Seniors register today with juniors on Tuesday and sophomores and freshmen on subsequent days. Detailed instructions are given in the cafeteria at 9 a.m. for returning students and 2 to 4 p.m. for transfers.
An analysis by P. J. Shepard and Worth Blake explores how small towns face decline as shopping shifts to larger markets. It notes that local industry, though small, stabilizes economies by increasing population, households, school children, income, bank deposits, cars, workers, and retail activity while attracting related businesses.
Grandfalls Royalty students report to classes as Grandfalls schools begin the new term. Superintendent Bud Wheeler and staff finalize class assignments with enrollment figures not yet announced. Cowboys face Sands in Ackerly in the season opener on Friday September 13. coach John McCabe plans a full season outlook in Thursday's paper.
A fragment from FR Courthouse News provides obituary notices and details about final arrangements. The readable bits reference locations and times for services associated with local figures.
County librarian Miss Selma Rae Henry announced this week only. Hours shift for a workshop in reference service in Lubbock. The library will open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and close Saturday.
Judge Ernie King outlines today’s meeting topics including adopting the 1969 budget with changes, reviewing indigent food commodities, and drawing a Master Plan to measure county engineer applicants. Budget trimming has been largely completed and final approval anticipated.
Band Director Jerry Finnell announces Hudler Junior High Band rehearsals starting today. A Band meets 9 to 10 30 each morning, B and C Bands begin Sept 3. Finnell expects about 110 in A Band and around 50 in B Band.
Reserved-seat holders must exercise options by Friday or lose seats. Unsold tickets go on sale to the general public. Season passes cost 7.50 dollars and cover five Lobos home games. Pick up at the school administration building 606 S Betty before closing time Friday.
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