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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1973
Page
1
J B Hutchen notes that Nixon energy measures promise fuel savings but warn West Texas residents must bear heavier costs. A 50 mph limit would slow oil field work, transportation for crews, ranchers, bus riders, salesmen, and deliveries, while mail may arrive twice as fast.
A clipped passage recalls Coke Stevenson as Texas governor in 1942 rejecting a Roosevelt savings decree. It notes the state would not abide by the federal order and hints at further continuation on Page 2.
The News reports 17 year old Jerry Grant has regained movement in both hands and arms and in both legs after a September spinal injury during a football workout. His father says doctors at Texas Research and Rehabilitation Institute in Houston consider him ahead of schedule with a promising recovery outlook.
Ward County seeks a 26766 one year grant to fund senior citizen activities in Monahans and to pay the director’s salary. The application advances to the Governor's Committee on Aging for a December 17 Austin review, with funding from Title 3 of the Older Americans Act.
A mistrial was declared in the 143rd District Court case of Carol Davis over heroin possession after jurors reported a deadlock. A new trial is expected next year. Pecos resident Theodosa Lara was found guilty of burglary by breaking and entering in Barstow, with sentencing set for December 14 before Judge J. H. Starley.
Southern Union Gas Company Manager Chuck Wilson said gas supplies locally won't be affected by the energy shortage. He noted no curtailment is anticipated this winter and that residential users would be last hit if cuts occur under Texas Railroad Commission guidelines. Wilson also voiced support for President Nixon's energy conservation measures.
December 10 designated as Monahans Day at the Presidential Museum in Odessa. A luncheon for guests from Monahans starts at 11 45 a.m. and the event is to promote the museum to Permian Basin residents. contact Mrs Dunagan or the Chamber of Commerce for more information.
The MHSA Capella Choir presents the Music Man with shows December 16 at 2 30 and December 17 at 8 p m in the High School Auditorium Tickets go on sale Monday December 10 at 5 p m from choir members Reserved seats 2 and 3 general admission 1 Tickets in the choir office Cast includes David Sublett Kitty Keith Tim Sanders Judi Haynes David Ridings and Cindy Greathouse Delays due to football playoffs forced the later dates Originally scheduled December 6 and 9 were postponed.
The Monahans Housing Authority needs eight to 12 additional lots to complete 46 units for the Low Rent Housing Project. Bids were returned unopened after one site failed clear title. Properties must be tax free with water and sewer available and clear title, south side location preferred in R-2 or multi housing zones. Letters offering suitable parcels with legal descriptions and asking prices should be sent to Housing Authority c/o City Hall Monahans.
Ward Memorial Hospital board members will view Life Safety Code upgrade recommendations after state inspectors evaluated the facility. Administrator Bob Hill noted substantial upgrades may be required to meet a 1967 law, with costs and area hospital comparisons discussed. The meeting also covers an expansion plan for x ray and radiology, a redesigned business office, a potential clinic, and the annual reappointment of the medical staff.
Monahans plunged into darkness for about 30 minutes as a substation device near Crane exploded. Texas Electric Service Company blamed the apparatus causing the outage. Crane and Wickett remained powered. Firefighters investigated Bell Telephone Office on Allen where smoke from a diesel generator was mistaken for a fire.
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