Where's The Fire
Trash fires reported at 600 N Main on June 25 908 S Calvin on June 26 and 2100 West Whird on June 27 with action taken by authorities.
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N. Main
S. Calvin
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
1
Decision On Pecos Toyah School Annexation Expected
The Pecos Barstow School District annexation decision for Toyah is due within a week. Reeves County hearings focus on law, open meetings issues, with Toyah residents barred from three meetings and both boards present during the vote. Attorneys for Toyah include A. K. Archer and Max Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Reeves County School Board
J. H. Starley
Starley
Reeves County
Toyah and Pecos
A. K. Archer
Monaahans
Max Ramsey
Andrews
Pecos
Pecos Barstow
Governor Smith Ready to Push Two Year Budget and Taxes
Gov. Preston Smith vetoed the one year spending bill and calls a 30 day special session to enact a two year $5.6 billion budget for 1970 71 and to levy a balancing tax around $300 million with possible repassage of vetoed bills. Speaker Gus Mutscher and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes pledge cooperation for a biennial appropriation pattern as lawmakers weigh the source for new taxes and the timing of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Smith
Gus Mutscher
Senate
Ben Barnes
House
Mutscher
Spray Program By City Aids In Bug Control
City officials say Monahans uses a summer spraying program to curb flies and other insects. City has a contract to spray residential alleys at least twice monthly, downtown areas twice weekly, with residents also urged to spray yards. Program runs June 1 to November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Jack Forga
Cynthia Maxwell Injured in Fort Worth Horse Accident
Cynthia Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Maxwell formerly of this city now in Fort Worth was seriously hurt Saturday when a horse collided with an overhanging limb in Fort Worth She underwent surgery and was in the Harris Memorial intensive care unit at press time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Maxwell
Roland Maxwell
Fort Worth
Cynthia
Ft. Worth
Harris Memorial
Truth In Lending Law Effective On Tuesday
City officials remind residents that fireworks are illegal within city limits and violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from 1 to 100 dollars. Chief Bob Patterson urges compliance and cautions against lighting crackers from moving vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Patterson
Attorney May File 1800 Tax Collection Suits
Earl Earp the county's tax attorney warned that about 1800 delinquents must pay up soon or many more tax collection suits will be filed within the next week. He noted delinquencies date back to the fullest extent of the law with amortization options via small monthly payments. Although principal problems are property taxes, some businesses are behind on personal property taxes such as furniture fixtures and inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Earp
Earp
Hacke Named District Superintendent at Humble Oil
George H. Hacke has been named to succeed Bob Agnew as District Superintendent of Humble Oil and Refining Company's Monahans Production District. A Saratoga, Texas native and Rice University mechanical engineering graduate, Hacke served as a U.S. Navy officer and held engineering posts along the Gulf Coast before becoming Manager of Drilling Operations for the Eastern area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hacke
Bob Agnew
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Monahans
Hacke
Saratoga
Texas
Humble
Rice University
U.S. Navy
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
American Legion To Meet Tuesday
Commander Fairbarp calls the American Legion Post meeting for Tuesday at 8 pm in the Chamber of Commerce building. Members are urged to attend to address urgent business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fairbarp
Americain Legion Post
Chamber of Commerce
The Case Against Congress Reveals Courage and Compromise
Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson examine lawmakers who brave powerful interests to support civil rights and public good. Highlights include Hale Boggs voting for the rights bill, Edith Green directing funds to Alaska, Frank Church challenging timber and mining sects, and Kuchel defending himself against a smear while winning in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Williams
K el
du Pont
Delaware
West
Boggs
Frank Church
Idaho
Edith Green
L Ore
Alaska
Oregon
Thomas Kuchel
K-Calif
Senate
Clague
Truth in Lending Law Affects Credit Costs and Ads
The new federal truth in lending law effective July may not lower costs but urges borrowers to shop for deals. Lenders must give complete cost figures and advertise specifics including total payments and cost at final payoff. The law covers banks, stores, issuers, and lenders with finance charges and excludes most business, commercial, and large credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Association
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Treasure Chest Tickets Available From Merchants
Jaycee carnival tickets are in merchants hands for distribution to patrons. Tickets will be given away now through July 19 with stubs deposited in a giant wheel at the carnival grounds for a daily drawing. One ticket holder present will win a portable colored television. Carnival dates are July 16 to 19. Participating merchants to be listed later.
Jaycee Awards Nomination Deadlines Extended in Ward County
Don Walsh announced extended deadlines for Jaycee Distinguished Service and Boss of the Year nominations. The June 27 cutoff was previously set. DSA candidates must be under 36 and need not be Jaycee members, while Boss nominees can be any employer or supervisor in Ward County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Walsh
DSA
Jaycee
Ward County
Building Permits Nearly Double First Half of 1969
City Building Inspector Harold Kirby reports six months of 1969 permits totaling 226 460 dollars, versus 125 485 dollars for the same period last year. The year to date includes one new residential permit 29 000 dollars, two residential remodels 600 dollars, and one commercial remodel 2 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kirby
Miracle return of sight before cataract surgery
Mrs Frances Russell regains sight in her right eye prior to cataract removal on the left eye at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. Once blind since childhood after an eye injury she reads large print, distinguishes colors, and identifies room furniture before being released to recover at her sister’s home in Carlsbad New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Russell
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Russell
Carlsbad
N. M
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John Malone
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Colorado City
Harold Meyer
Bill Payne
Crane
Joe Cozby
Pecos Toyah School
Sen
Murray Watson
Mart
Humble Super
George Hacke
Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
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