Texas Governor seeks retroactive raises for state workers
Gov Preston Smith urges Texas congressmen to back retroactive pay for state employees and teachers. He cites the wage freeze and notes lawmakers approved raises and funds before the freeze, asking the conference committee on the Economic Stabilization Act and Congress to recognize Texas' unique situation.
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Preston Smith
Conference Committee On the
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Smith
Jail inmate finds time passes quickly during Christmas
The report notes Barber awaiting theft trial at the county jail reflects on limited privileges like cards and TV. He says time passes quickly, spends time cooking and cleaning, and values letters as contact with the world amid the season’s sense of brotherhood and joy.
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T.V
Barber
State Board hikes aid to nursing homes and food stamp shifts
The State Board of Public Welfare approves a 4.5 percent increase in nursing home aid under the economic stabilization program, with a two third federal share and an estimated total cost of about 136 million. About 44,000 welfare recipients in 875 nursing homes are affected. The board also requires participating counties to take over food stamp administration by next Sept. 1, impacting 29 counties and the needy families exchanging stamps for food.
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State Board of Public Welfare
Obituaries for Meader Jones and Williamson recorded
Mrs Elizabeth Ally Meader 86 died en route to Dallas December 24. Services today at First United Methodist Church with burial in Monahans. Survived by husband Ed, daughter Mary, three brothers, two sisters, and mother. Oscar S Jones Sr 76 of Pea Ridge Arkansas died December 10. Former Monahans resident. survived by wife Gertie and three children, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Arthur Williamson 77 of Lake Charles Louisiana died December 23. Services today at First United Methodist Church. son Rev Harvey Williamson and two grandchildren survive.
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Dallas
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Monahans
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Big Spring
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Semach
Germany
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Fr. Worth
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Odessa
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Pea Ridge
Arkansas
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Here
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
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California
Oscar Jones Jr
Lubbock
Arthur Williamson
Florida
Lake Charles
Louisiana
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Williamson
Oldhan
England
U.S
Gulf Oil Corp
Methodist
Harvey Williamson
MRS W B SANDERS DIES AT 83 IN GEORGE WEST
Mrs. W. B. Sanders 83 of George West died December 22 after several months illness. Services were held December 23 at First Methodist Church in George West with burial there. She is mother of Lyle Saunders of Monahans and also survived by two other sons, two daughters, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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George West
First Methodist Church
Bowling Standings Show Tight Race Across League
Ray's Broasted Chicken leads with 43 wins and 29 losses followed by Wickett Gulf and Prescription Shop tied at 42 1/2 wins. McLain's Restaurant climbs to 38 34, Star Electric 34 1/2 37 1/2, Phipps Sand & Gravel 31 4d, Big Liquor Store 31 41, First N State Bank 26 46. High Team Game and Series belong to McLain's Restaurant with 811 and 2321.
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Prescription Shop
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McLain’s Restaurant
Oil Allowable Rises to 67.5 Percent in Texas January
Texas Railroad Commission raises oil allowable to 67.5 percent for January. Maximum daily production is projected at 3,510,035 barrels, with actual output at 3,148,974. Four of 14 major crude buyers sought higher limits.
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