The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1992 Page: 3 of 28
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992
THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
PAGE-THREE A
Teen Pregnancies: A Real Life Crisis
Continued from Page One
adult role," Mrs. Shannon pointed out. A teenager can
make a mistake one time and be prematurely nudged
into a parental role.
The nurse said second generation teen pregnan-
cies are not uncommon.
In such cases, a teenager must instantly accept the
role of an adult.
Mrs. Shannon and others interviewed believe
some teenager girls intentionally become pregnant to
escape an undersirable home situation or to seek
"someone to love," whether this comes in the form of
a companion or a child.
For those "seeking a way out," giving birth and
then relying on public support is "not a bad deal
financially" for some teens. They become eligible for
FDC (Families with Dependent Children) funding,
food stamps, HUD (federal government) housing and
other perks.
This represents an improved financial situation
for some teens over what they had with their parents.
NATIONAL PROBLEM
Although the general public pays little attention
to teen pregnancy, this is a broadly-based pockctbook
issue, Mrs. Shannon stressed.
While most people realize that the bulk of medi-
cal expenses for the mother's pre-natal care and the
child's birth will be paid by the government, few stop
to realize "this could be a life-long situation."
Neo-natal care cost of premature babies, more
common among early teen mothers, can exceed
$100,000.
In addition, studies reveal that learning disabili-
ties arc more prevalent in teen births. This can neces-
sitate educational costs well above average.
Addressing another aspect of teen child bearing,
Mrs. Shannon pointed out that "younger kids are
looking to the example set by older students."
Many youth are influenced by what they view on
television or in movies. In far too many cases, the
school nurse said, children "even see these things
happening in their own homes."
Parental conduct, "for the most part, carries more
weight than what they preach."
Variety Of Criminal Offenses Kress Booster ciub
Reported To Police Department ?„htuIL foTh^
FIVE GENERATIONS — Iva Payne was honored with a Sunday visit
from her first great-great-grandchild, Taylor Lauren Hardy, daughter
of Heath and Kelly Hardy of Borger. The five generations pictured are
(reading clockwise from left) Mrs. Payne holding the infant; her
daughter, Lou Hardy, Taylor's great-grandmother; Bill Hardy, the
grandfather; and Heath Hardy, the father. — Courtesy photo
Five - Vehicle Crash At
Overpass During Storm
A five vehicle crash occurred Saturday
night at the overpass north of Tulia as a
result of the winter's f irst storm. Four cars
and an 18-wheeler were involved.
According to the Department of Public
Safety, several persons required medical
attention. They reportedly were treated
and released, although complete infor-
mation was not available at press time.
The lead auto reportedly went out of
control, which set off the chain reaction.
Kevin Bartley of the Texas Highway
Department reportedly pulled "20 to 25
cars out of the barrow ditches."
Included was an Amarillo High School
school bus returning from a football game
in El Paso. Female AHS students were
aboard the bus.
Tulia Police received a call at 7:57a.m.
Monday of an assault, resulting from a
domestic disturbance, in the 600 block of
N. Briscoe. A man was arrested on as-
sault charges and was found to have out-
standing Department of Public Safety
warrants issued for his arrest
The spouse sustained "minor injuries."
This was one of three domestic (fam-
ily) disturbances reported to police in
recent days.
A man who allegedly assaulted his
wife while she was visiting with friends
in the 700 Block of North Crosby last
Wednesday was apprehended and
charged with class C assault No injuries
resulted.
Also last week, a woman told peace
officers that she was physically assaulted
by her husband, but she did not wish to
file charges.
Officials of Tulia Day Nursery told
police someone "threw eggs at a door" of
the facility and also broke a window from
the day nursery school bus and egged the
bus.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
INTO MISSING FFA FUNDS
Police continue their investigation into
a missing bank bag which was taken
Tuesday of last week from the vo-ag
classroom.
Also still under investigation is the
report of a sexual assault, which has been
an "ongoing" situation. The victim re-
fuses to file charges.
The owner of a house told police a
back door had been padlocked but
"someone had tampered with and dam-
Dickens Lumber &
Cabinet
Is Closing Their Store
JERRY DICKENS
Will Continue To Do Construction Work. Roofing and Repairs.
Come In And Shop this Close Out Sale Just In Time For Christmas.
We Have A Large Stock Of Hardware And Building Materials.
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aged the lock." The residence apparently
was not entered.
SUGAR IN GAS TANK?
A criminal mischief report received
Monday indicated that someone was be-
lieved U) have poured sugar and a liquid
into the gas tank of a vehicle. The vehicle
apparently was parked at a residence on
Travis Road when the criminal mischief
occurred.
Police was also notified Monday of
phone harassment which occurred Fri-
day. The citizens said "somebody keep
calling the residence" but refused to say
anything before hanging up.
Three juveniles — two 15-ycar-old
females and a 16-ycar-old male — were
apprehended at 11:54 p.m. Friday on
Railroad Avenue and charged with mi-
nors in possession of alcoholic beverages.
'At 2:54 a.m. Friday, a would-be cus-
tomer placed $14 worth of gasoline into
the tank of a vehicle and drove away from
Rip Griffin's Fastop without paying.
A juvenile stopped for reckless con-
duct with a motor vehicle was turned over
to juvenile authorities. The subject was
apprehended Thursday in the 4(X) Block
of N. Fannin.
Kress Booster Club "would like to
thank all the local businesses for their
donations" to the annual Booster Club
Auction.
"We appreciate your support and we'll
see you all next year," a spokesperson
said.
Box Office Opens , -r-. . Show Starts
7:oop.m. Royal Theatre At7:3op.m.
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday -Nov. 27, 28, 29
Captain Ron
Stars: Kurt Russell
Martin Short
PG13
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Reynolds, Jim. The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1992, newspaper, November 26, 1992; Tulia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth507528/m1/3/: accessed July 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Swisher County Library.