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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1975
Page
4
A local feature ponders New Year resolutions as 1976 opens. Readers share mixed views on goal setting with jokes about Thad and reflections on time, youth, habits, and the value of effort.
In West Texas the chamber led by Terry Burns claims 60 contenders for team spots while Larned selects six standouts to carry the torch to Pecos for the battle. He mocks Burns and notes Bill Moss’s influence, while Fort Stockton remains quiet.
The State Board of Insurance raises rates for mobile radio equipment in vehicles effective after January 1. An amendment to policies will add 17, 27, or 53 annually based on equipment value 750, 1500, or 1501 dollars respectively. Current coverage remains until policy expiration.
Obituaries note John A. Strickland of Odessa died December 21 after a long illness with services in Odessa and burial there. Velma Marie Golden, former Monahans resident, died December 26 in Fort Worth and is buried in Monahans Cemetery. Taylor V. Enmon of Andrews died December 19. burial in Andrews Cemetery. Noel William Johnson of Midland died December 23. burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Mention of Mallow and auxiliary honors for Horrizon 76 landscaping project.
USPS rates won't take effect January 1 as planned after federal court action blocked the increase. Monahans Post Master Ralph Chaney said the 10 cent first class rate remains, with other rates unchanged and any rise likely 90 days at least after resubmission to the rate commission. Judge John Sirica halted the planned 13 cent first class hike and the current schedule lists 10 cents first class, 3rd class 10 cents for the first two ounces and eight cents per additional two ounces, parcel post by weight and zone, air mail limited to priority over 13 ounces.
James Waddell announces the Upper Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District Essay Contest with the topic Conserving Our Land After 200 Years. Entries must be 300 words or less, open to boys and girls 18 and under, and due by January 16, 1976. District winners from each school receive an award, and the district winner advances to Fort Worth after judging.
Mrs. King states that applicants must apply in person on January 5. A screening committee will then choose families to be offered housing.
Monahans will shut down this month to observe New Year’s 1976. Most businesses offices and agencies will close for at least one day. City county state and federal offices will close Thursday and Friday with two days for city offices. Financial institutions utilities and many retailers will follow suit.
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