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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1981
Page
3
Monahans editor Bob Litton writes a column titled Just Between You And Me. The piece reflects local viewpoints on community events and editorials shaping public opinion in modest town coverage.
The essay compares solar and lunar calendars noting the Gregorian year, Jewish lunar months, and intercalary months. It outlines varying New Year dates across Jewish Chinese and Western traditions, explains leap year and historical shifts to January 1, and highlights common sacred aspects of New Year as rejuvenation, remorse, and joy. It also discusses Chinese emphasis on order over disorder with light rituals and a personal note on New Year reflections.
Readable fragments list a meal combo featuring an orange quarters milk hamburger, tater tots, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a bun with peanut butter cookies as a dessert option.
At Monahans meeting December 27 1981 commissioners approved 2 million in industrial revenue bonds for All Minerals Corp and welcomed president Stan Mahoney to discuss plans for a local plant with 20 to 25 jobs. They also accepted Meaders Oil bid for petroleum products while excluding anti freeze and noted a potential bingo election date contingent on petition validation.
Insurance agents and mutual funds will offer IRAs with varying minimums and fees while banks in Monahans plan no fees. Texas Savings Association sets 12.5 percent January rate with monthly changes. IRA insured federally. First State Bank cites eight forms for federal rules, $500 minimum deposit, and employee deduction options.
The commission considered 12 percent on January 1, discussed investments for elders, and approved Pony Subdivision reversion, a county road easement near Pecos River, and Liberty Mutual Gas Co. actions. They named Shirley Hardaway and Lee Russ to county roles, canceled 13 delinquent tax listings, and set 1982 holidays. A county fire marshal discussion was tabled due to Fred Woodruff Sr.'s absence. his wife noted he might meet during vacation.
Ward County Veterans Service Officer Joe Drea says the Veterans Administration will reimburse veterans with service connected ankle or hip ankylosis for adaptive equipment to drive their own cars. Grants up to 4400 dollars cover auto purchases and equipment like engine and steering controls and wheelchair lifts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10.
Beltone announces a free non-operating model of one of its smallest hearing aids for those who hear but do not understand words. The tiny unit weighs less than a quarter ounce and sits at ear level. No cost or obligation to request, with thousands already mailed. write Dept. 26581 Beltone Electronics Corporation 4201 W Victoria St Chicago IL 60646.
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