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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1981
Page
1
Dr. T V Longbotham Jr announces candidacy for Place 5 on the Monahans City Council. The 48 year old Monahans native has practiced dentistry in the city since 1959 and is a member of the local Rotary Club. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Monahans Police Chief David Mills reports over 400 transients received aid from local resources in the past two years, while only 47 local citizens were helped. He cites recurring visits from people claiming to be directed to Monahans and recounts several incidents to illustrate why he aims to curb aid. He notes a recent case where a transient demanded a motel room after posing as a Christian and later sought a minister's address, leading to caution about aid distribution. He stresses not all transients are suspects, but promises to slow the flow.
Monahans City Council voted to launch Crime Stoppers, modeled on El Paso’s program. A three-member board will fund rewards while remaining anonymous, with police liaison handling informants. The move follows last year’s fire damage to a city backhoe and seeks community involvement.
A special souvenir section highlights the 42nd Annual Ward County Livestock Show. The top 90 animals sold for a record $93,666.40, surpassing the 1980 record by $24,838,000, with photos of Grand and Reserve Champions and a list of buyers.
A 13 year old Patrick Thompson was struck by a station wagon on West 15th Street at about 515 PM. He was thrown 80 feet and listed in critical condition after suffering a concussion and multiple injuries. In the second crash Stephen Maddux 30 lost control on I 20 near Pyote, was treated and released. A DUI charge may follow. Public intoxication and weapons charges were noted against Gracie Holleyman and Albert Talavera Jr. respectively. The report continues on page 12.
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