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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1975
Page
2
In a light feature, readers share views on New Year’s resolutions. The public questions whether to resolve at all, with notes from younger residents about quitting smoking, a politician’s shrug, and jokes on time and productivity. The piece muses on making 366 days count.
Larned selects six top athletes from West Texas to back the Pecos battle, claiming local depth rivals rival chambers led by Terry Burns. Burns disputes and taunts Fort Stockton’s silence as prep work stirs the scene.
The State Board of Insurance raised premiums for mobile radio equipment in vehicles. Effective after January 1, policies will not include radio equipment under standard coverage. An amendment will cost up to 17 dollars a year for equipment up to 750 dollars, 27 dollars for 751 to 1500, and 53 dollars for over 1501. Current policies remain in force until expiration, then the new rule applies. The change excludes AM FM radios built into cars or tape decks, only mobile transmitting and receiving gear and accessories are affected.
Obituaries list several local figures including John A. Strickland of Odessa age 22 who died after a long illness and Taylor V. Enmon 55 of Andrews who died after a heart attack. Velma Marie Golden 49 formerly of Monahans dies in Fort Worth. Noel William Johnson 65, longtime Midland resident, dies in Odessa. Additional notes mention C I Pappa Mallow and a Bicentennial Commission landscaping project. Survivors names and burial details accompany each notice.
USPS rates will not rise on January 1 as planned after a federal court block. Monahans Post Master Ralph Chaney said a 13 cent first class increase is unlikely, with rates to be reviewed after court action and rate commission submission. Current rates remain 10 cents for first class and other classes unchanged.
The Upper Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor an annual Essay Contest with the topic Conserving Our Land After 200 Years. Entrants must be 18 or younger, write up to 300 words, and entries are due January 16, 1976. Winners at district level receive awards and the district winner advances to Fort Worth.
Mrs. King announced that persons wishing to apply must do so in person on January 5. A screening committee will select families to be offered housing after the applications are received.
Monahans will close for New Years with nearly all businesses offices and agencies shutting at least one day. City offices close Thursday and Friday, the only two day closure. county state and federal offices also close Thursday. Banks utilities and most stores follow suit.
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