Monahans Feud Heats Up Over Summer Horse Races
West Monahans notes a rivalry between Mitch Witless and John Fitch with two racing horses named Postulatum and Wonder Bond. They’ll race at Ruidoso after a Saturday clash, with a blow by blow report planned for Thursday. Clifford Porter in Houston’s M D Anderson Hospital faces surgery Thursday. He is in Room 407 East and welcomes visits. Chamber manager Joe Corby seeks part time summer workers and reports many local students have signed up for summer jobs.
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Clifford Porter
M.D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
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Joe Corby
Chamber
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Secretary of State Warns Voters on June 3 Runoff
Secretary of State Bob Bullock warns voters who took part in the May 6 Republican or Democratic primaries not to vote in the opposite party runoff on June 3. He cites Texas Election Code Article 240 and penalties of 100 to 500 dollars for crossover voting and notes dual voting across precincts is illegal. He urges officials to enforce the law to preserve election integrity.
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Bullock
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White criticizes revenue sharing plan during Monahans visit
Congressman Richard C White told News and KVKM Radio in Monahans that the revenue sharing proposal is undesirable for Texans. He noted the bill would create a federal income tax and send revenue to the states, with Monahans set to receive about 35000 if enacted. The measure was removed from the calendar and may be voted on around June 10.
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U.S. House
Monahans
News
Kvkm Radio
el Paso
White
Odessa
FCC delay may force Monahans cable shutdown
Communicable of Texas warns FCC delay could end West Texas Microwave service for Monahans and Kermit. If a temporary Certificate of Compliance isn’t granted by June 1, the system risks forfeiture of a $10,000 bond and financial collapse of the Kermit operation. The Monahans side is slated to open between June 1 and June 15.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Ben F. Waple
Flinn
Kermit City
Waple
Kermit
Ron Saling
Saling
Runoffs Saturday Vote At 5 7
Democrats and Republicans vote Saturday June 6 to settle statewide runoffs. On the Democratic ballot Dolph Briscoe faces Frances Farenthold for governor. Hank Grover challenges Al Fay for the Republican governor nomination. In the Senate race Ralph Yarborough meets Barefoot Sanders for the Democratic nomination to face John Tower in November.
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Frances Farenthold
Briscoe
Farenthold
Hank Grover
al Fay
Bill Hobby
The
Houston Post
John Connally
Ralph Yarborough
Barefoot Sanders
John Tower
Monahans Housing Authority Seeks Land for Low Rent Project
Monahans Housing Authority requests land offers for a city limited low rent housing project. Sellers should send legal land descriptions including lot and block, street frontage of at least 40 feet, and address to City Hall 112 W 2nd. Include asking price and proof the property is debt free, within city limits, with no occupied structures or buildings needing removal.
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City And County Pools Open Today
Monahans Grandfalls Wickett Pyote pools open this afternoon with city pool at Hill Park from 2 30 to 7 30. Admission 20 cents students 35 cents adults. Lessons 12 50 for two weeks. Students swim Mon Tue Thu Fri. Private parties after hours. Contact Coach Preston Smith for details. Lifeguards this summer.
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Richard Hernandez
Kathy Wheeler
Preston Smith
Hill Park Pool
Mike Marks
Monahans
Grandfalls
Wickett
Pyote
Hill Park
Smith
Decoration Day observance closes several offices countywide
Memorial Day will be observed with veterans honored as flags are set out by Earl Earp of the local American Legion. Government and business offices close for the day, including the Post Office, City Hall, County Courthouse, Department of Public Safety Driver's License Bureau, State Welfare Office, banks, and utility companies while some stores stay open.
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VFW
Rudy Hernandez
American Legion
Earp Earp
Earp
Ward County
Earl Earp
Department of Public Safety
First National Bank
First State Bank
Texas Savings and Loan
Southern Union Gas
Texas Electric Service Company
Farr’s
M-System
Sumner’s
Lobos Chiefs Advance to Regional Play After Dumas Win
The Monahans Lobos defeated the Dumas Demons 13 3 in Dumas and 3 0 in a deciding game to clinch a regional berth. They next face the Lamesa Tornadoes in a best two of three series starting Wednesday at 5 30 p m in Monahans.
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Don Lawson
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