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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1978
Page
1
A long gone editor traded his worn Royal Standard for a new machine after a dramatic window toss. The publisher offered to fix it, but the editor insisted on replacement. Later, a new editor arrived, disliked by staff, while a printer’s nap by the desk spawned gossip about the editor’s habits.
A film citation suggests the fake Mars landing was staged in a converted hanger at an old West Texas World War II Army air base. The piece notes the site is named Jackson Army Air Base in the film, but real history points to Pyote Air Force Base, Texas.
A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 18 in Grandfalls spilling cottonseed onto lawns and a library parking area. Louie Hanson, 61, injured and admitted to Ward Memorial Hospital with possible head and neck injuries. Stelvin Burrus, 63, unharmed. Cleanup by highway crew and fire department.
The Monahans Merchants Association will stage Moonlight Madness Thursday through Saturday with a June 29 to July 1 promotion of storewide bargains and clearance items. Today stores close at 4 p.m. reopen at 6 and stay open to 9 p.m., with ads in today's issue and shoppers urged to bring the paper.
The Monahans Chamber of Commerce Farm and Ranch Committee outlines the Green Thumb Show for Friday July 21 in the National Room of First National Bank. Co chairs Mary Sprouse and Sandy Dendy promote the Monahans Golden Anniversary theme.
Monahans City Council planned preserving the old jail at Allen Ave and C Street with repairs and new roof and fencing funded by Hotel-Motel Tax money. The panel also granted a 19.64 percent Blue Cross rate hike for city employees citing 89 percent plan utilization. High Pressure Equipment Co. submitted bids for a fire department air compressor. action was tabled pending study. An insect control program will target stagnant water pools from recent storms, while Texas Municipal League works on a potential health care plan. Southern Union Gas proposed franchise changes to extend the main buildup fee beyond initial meters, with negotiations continuing ahead of the June 20 1981 expiration.
In observance of the July 4 holiday The Monahans News will be closed Saturday Sunday and Tuesday so staff can spend time with families. The Sunday July 2 paper will be printed and distributed Friday afternoon to accommodate travelers and advertisers. County offices close for a four day weekend while the News office and most businesses reopen Monday July 3.
The Ward County Commissioners Court will review final hospital plans in a 10 am session. Architect Tommie Huckabee will outline minor changes from Austin hearings and the court will discuss bid advertising and bid date range. The meeting also notes county clerk staff requests and seab oat program participation.
A seven day heat wave ended when Tuesday’s high reached 96, cooling from the season’s prior intensity. Through June the hottest days hit 106 degrees on three days, marking the year’s peak temperatures to date.
Monahans Jaycees invite community ideas to shape their upcoming annual chapter plan. Drop ideas at P O Box 1293 or call Richard King at 943-4401. The group backs Muscular Dystrophy and the Opportunity School, runs blood drives, and supports West Texas Children's Home.
Congressman Richard C. White will visit Monahans on Friday to answer questions and talk with residents downtown. He is scheduled to speak at the News office around noon, per a spokesman from his office.
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