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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1972
Page
5
A columnist critiques a Health, Education and Welfare booklet on sleep and dreams. He observes REM eye movements and dream interpretation by scientists, noting the shift from prophetic old dream lore to modern research and its limits.
The State Board of Insurance schedules a February 15 hearing to review premium rates, higher liability limits for coastal properties, and a two percent deductible with a 3250 minimum for beach dwellings. Proposals include 1 million and 5 million coverage on beach homes and commercial risks respectively, plus new building specs for high risk coastal zones.
Three Texas Department of Corrections staff received honors for outstanding service in 1971. Warden of the Year went to Z. E. Harrelson, recently retired after 36 years, former Eastham Unit warden. Officer of the Year was Maj. E. L. McGaughey of the Huntsville Unit with decades of prior service. Employee of the Year was Lonnie J. Eslick, head of the Wynne Unit record conversion program. Awards presented by Dr. George J. Beto and board members H. H. Coffield and J. M. Windham.
Mrs. Lula Black Veale, a long line of TCU alumni, recently celebrated her 97th birthday at the Texas Christian University Student Center, with the campus song and well wishers. She now lives in Midland.
AP reports that foreign purchases of U.S. equities rose from 2.8 billion in 1958 to 23.2 billion in 1971, with 1972 NYSE projections of a 6 billion net inflow and 3 billion into stocks. The trend suggests market stability and broader investment outlets for European and other investors despite political and economic factors. The piece notes factors driving investment including rising affluence, foreign funds growth, and the attractiveness of U.S. markets.
Dr. Lamb discusses risks of sleeping pills after a reader shares long term Seconal use. He warns about addiction withdrawal delirium and death, stresses medical supervision, and notes barbiturates mix fatally with alcohol. He urges reducing use under physician care and invites safer sleeping methods and reader tips.
Instructions request readers to send questions to Lawrence L. Lamb MD in care of the paper. The doctor cannot answer individual letters but will address general interest inquiries in future columns.
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