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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
2
Gov Dolph Briscoe presents a 9.6 billion biennial Texas budget aiming to avoid new revenue. He would leave 300 million unobligated to cover school finance court actions and welfare costs, with education and agency funding increases and no new tax proposal. Legislators react cautiously as budget work begins.
County Agent EJ Harrison outlines native and oriental hollies suited to Texas gardens. Varieties include American holly, Yaupon, Possumhaw, and dwarf yaupon, with advice on hedges, specimen use, and growth. Maintenance notes cover planting, watering, mulching, and staged fertilization.
The Wickett group argues about saving 25000 by moving two grades to Monahans. A special meeting set for March 21 to discuss staff hires. Budget amendment adds 6380 state funds for Herman Marcus sewing school training, with the district to be fiscal agent. Plan A may add eight special education units and boost vocational options if approved in Austin.
Lt Governor Hobby predicts quick Senate action on a strong press shield law and tighter open meetings bill. HB 10 faces scrutiny in Jurisprudence, while Aikin leads a broader shield measure with clear limits. Also notices a city election in Monahans for mayor and two councilmen on April 3, and Caruso centennial events at the Met with a Gloria Caruso guest.
Services pending at a Bracketville funeral home for Mrs. Virgil Deason 81 mother of Mrs. Doris King Monahans. She died Saturday at Nix Hospital San Antonio after surgery with a daughter and a son surviving. Card of thanks from Mrs. Sarah Yell Oxford thanking Monahans News radio Royal Neighbors Camp 10712 for 50 year membership tea and prayers.
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