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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1969
Page
1
A humorous tale about a young assistant pastor’s Sunday delivery missteps after taking advice from the senior pastor who reveals the trick is a martini on the podium. The jokes include biblical misremembrances and a fisherman’s test of patience with a sharp quip about a biblical slingshot.
Three Ward County oil field pioneers from Monahans are among 16 men elected to the Permian Basin Hall of Fame by the Petroleum Museum in Midland Odessa. Eugene Holman Sid Richardson and Robert W Russell are honored for their Ward County ties and oil industry impact.
Eugene P. O'Brien arrived in Monahans to take the post as manager of the J M McDonald Company store succeeding Al Rasmussen, who resigned due to ill health. He comes from Dodge City Kansas where he was an assistant manager for the McDonald chain and previously ran a Syracuse Kansas clothing store. Mrs. O'Brien, a registered nurse, will move with their two children Pat and Deborah Ann to Monahans after housing is arranged. The family plans to join the community church and O'Brien notes the local people are friendly and helpful.
Car D Toon Estes was appointed to Governor's Committee of 500 to work for passage of Amendment No. 2 in the August 5 Special Election. The amendment would authorize issuance of 3.5 million dollars in revenue bonds to finance the Texas water development program.
New minister Larry W. Muhr is expected to arrive in Monahans Wednesday to begin duties as pastor of Monahans Christian Church. His wife Judy graduates with a Bachelor of Christian Education while Muhr earned a Bachelor of Sacred Literature.
Governor Preston Smith will announce on statewide TV whether he will veto the one year budget bill and when a possible special session to finish the funding will be scheduled. He will also speak at the Texas Press Association convention about the fate of a $60.4 million teacher pay raise and the revenue bills before him.
Sonja Pittman of Monahans will join area Western Belles in Pecos Fourth of July parade. The 18 year old graduate of Monahans High School earned Miss Victory in the Pep Club and was a senior nominee for Most Beautiful. She led in track, co captained state champion volleyball, and appears on all state roster.
The First State Bank reveals plans to introduce BankAmericard, a national scope credit card. President Charles N. Wade notes the tool will suit Ward County growth, be widely accepted, and offer extended payment options with immediate merchant payments.
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Sup t Fred Conradt reports steady growth at the West Texas Children's Home with seven new staff since April. Full time staff rise to 61 and four part time, including Bill and Lydia McGuire, A L Lockett, Mark Rogers, Johnny Williams. Don Childers promoted to Casework Supervisor effective June 1.
Texas Savings and Loan President Paul Moore announced two new earning rates effective July 1. Deposits of 5000 or more will earn 5 percent semi annually, and time certificates of 10000 or more for six months will pay 5 1/4 percent, up from prior levels. Passbook savings stay at 4 1/2 percent. Mortgage loans unchanged at 8 percent.
The piece argues that defense contractors employ retired generals and admirals, shaping Pentagon policy and contract terms. It cites balances of power in top firms, the revolving officer door, potential abuse of negotiated contracts, and lavish VIP entertaining funded by subsidies.
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