Independent business optimism rises in NFIB April survey
The National Federation of Independent Business report for April shows an 17.6 percent of small firms plan to hire in three months and 18 percent of independent wholesalers expect to add workers. Many independents anticipate higher profits as big retailers retrench while skilled labor remains scarce.
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Be Courageous and Build Courageous Living
The piece urges developing a courageous attitude as a deliberate, spiritual effort. It notes courage is accessible to all who pay the price and that fear-filled life diminishes prospects for living well. Purity of life and worthy self-concept are foundational to true courage.
Courageous living urges facing dangers without giving up
The text stresses identifying dangers to fortify oneself for life's challenges and to stay steadfast in pursuing success and resilience. It centers on proactive preparation and perseverance amid adversity.
WE MUST ENCOURAGE OURSELVES and en courage each other
The fragment urges mutual support and self-encouragement, urging readers to uplift one another. It presents a collective call to positive action without specific names or events.
Have Fun Fun Fun Funny Schoolroom Vignettes
A collection of humorous snippets about daily life and miscommunications. A teen asks to hit the flick, a mother and daughter clash over chores, a phone call from a father about a sick child, cave explorers who are dentists, and first graders observing birds. Each vignette captures light misunderstandings with a wink.
Street Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone at Night
The National Safety Council offers precautions for women on dark streets. Key advice urges carrying a flashlight avoiding shadowy areas sticking to well lit main routes watching for uneven sidewalks and holes. In autos, keep doors locked and windows up and move to a lit area like a gas station if approached by unknown persons.
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National Safety Council
State Capital Highlights Sidelights by Lyndell Williams
AUSTIN The 64th session of the Legislature wound down with a few bangs and whimpers this week. In five months it considered legislation touching almost every segment of the state's economy and social life. Despite criticism, the session did turn out legislation of far reaching importance.
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Austin
Session approves broad tax and reform agenda across budget
The session wraps up with a $12 billion budget plan and school finance reforms. Accomplishments include health maintenance organizations, medical liability bills, certificates of need for hospitals, voter registration, primary finance, and single-member districts for nine Texas counties. A 1976 presidential primary is established, while a constitutional amendment would raise water bonds to 800 million with a 36 million cap on non statewide projects. A bond issuance bill is deferred to 1977. Comptroller Bullock projects higher revenue on oil.
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Local VFW thanks sponsors for Buddy Poppy Sale success
Roman Zepeda commander VFW Post 4004 expresses gratitude to donors and selling stations including First National Bank First State Bank and Farr's plus the Monahans News for support in the Buddy Poppy Sale.
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Appreciation for Law Enforcement Efforts From Monahans Citizen
A Monahans reader expresses gratitude for city county and state police after recent articles critiquing the force. The letter urges more tax funding to retain trained officers and notes officers work long shifts and handle dangerous situations to protect the community.
Trees Spraying Urges Caution After Dog Poisoning Incident
Neighbor raises alarm over increased neighborhood spraying and potential chemical exposure. Caller warns parents about unknown spray contents and risks to children and pets, urging residents to identify chemicals used to prevent harm.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues With Answers
A crossword clue list includes Across items like Moroccan city flood hint Nimble and Down items such as Engrossed Tequila chaser Pluralities. The grid references and many garbled lines resemble a puzzle page with enumerations and obscure entries.
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