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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1976
Page
2
Analysis shows population and vehicle registration rising at similar rates and predicts Texas approaching a saturation point in licensed drivers and motor vehicles, implying limited impact on county transportation needs despite growth.
The plan notes rising vehicle ownership and a projected per citizen vehicle ratio of 1.25 by 1970. It recommends improving existing routes and studying three potential new highway locations while urging periodic feasibility reviews. The New York City event runs July 12 to 16. A resolution honors Edna Jo Scott for her Democratic Party support in Texas.
Ward County officials convene Monday at 9 am to discuss the County Clerk's office needs. A new recording machine and a negative copier purchase will be presented by County Clerk Mary Childs. Action on bid advertisements and a housing authority request are on the agenda.
A Texas House subcommittee in Austin weighs whether more than 10 million dollars held by small regulatory and licensing agencies should be deposited into the state treasury. Lawmakers consider budgeting reforms and timing for turning over agency fees to state control while noting potential efficiency gains for agencies operating outside the treasury system.
The article notes a study showing replacement auto parts from 1976 cars raise total repair costs to about 19,979, with parts prices driving a 20 percent rise in a year and parts like grilles and bumpers up over 47 percent in three years. It also mentions officials seeking funds to flow to the treasury and potential job cuts in the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
Funeral services were held in Ft. Stockton for Eusebio L. Munoz 74 with burial there He was born March 5 1902 and lived in Ft Stockton a lifetime Survived by son Merehildo Munoz of Monahans J L Duncan 68 had services at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pyote Cemetery He was a rancher born September 25 1907 and survived by his wife two daughters a sister eight grandchildren and a great grandchild Richard Lindley Webb of Victorville California died in an automobile crash Funeral survivors include his father retired Lt Col Luther A Webb and brother David Webb Grandmother Priscilla Webb of Monahans Other news notes mention a 10 percent tax on mixed alcoholic beverages upheld by the Third Court of Civil Appeals and other court actions plus state employment and agricultural trends.
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