Federal funds shape schools and unions in Texas towns
The piece recalls a Portland conference on federal aid for public schools and argues that federal money brings strings, staffing shifts, and rising union influence. It notes dissatisfaction among teachers in Andrews, Lubbock, Austin, Odessa, Midland, and warns that money draws new control and coalition power to cities, counties, and roads programs.
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Odessa
Midland
Lubbock
Portland
Oregon
Ford Foundation
Washington
Texas
Andrews
Austin
Boyce House
See Sands
Station Wagons Collide Here Causes and Citations
Two accidents occurred Wednesday at noon and 12:45 PM. James M. McCullough collided with Tean Johnson. McCullough cited for failure to yield. Osborn cited for defective emergency brake after striking a parked car. Estimated damage totaled $600.
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Ave A
NE 3Rd
James M. McCullough
Tean Johnson
McCullough
Weldon Monroe
NW 8Th
Ave I
Nelson Tomas Osborn
Ave D
H. W. Garrett
8Th
Osborn
C. M. Walker
Oilfield Fires Reported Near Andrews and Kermit Area
Two oilfield fires occurred this week with quick extinguishment. A vent line on a heater at a site 12 miles east of Andrews off the Lamesa highway caused Wednesday’s blaze. A tank battery on Burma Road south of the Kermit highway was reported Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Lamesa Highway
Burma Road
City Adopts Ordinances to Impound Abandoned Vehicles
Police Chief Ray Robbins reports start of enforcing two ordinances in Andrews. One ordinance declares abandoned or blocked vehicles a nuisance and allows removal to the police pound. the other lets police remove vehicles abandoned on private property if not belonging to the owner, with owners liable for removal and storage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Robbins
City of
Andrews
Police Department
Mrs Hammack Dies After Illness at 84
Mrs Jessie Belle Hammack, 84, died Thursday in Permian General Hospital after a long illness. She lived in Andrews with her son R V Hammack for five years and was from Kaufman area. Funeral held Saturday at Scurry with burial in Crandell. Survivors: two sons R V of Andrews and John of Scurry, two sisters Willie Tacket and Minnie Wilson of Terrell, brother L H Craven of Modesto, California, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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Jessie Belle Hammack
Permian General Hospital
Terrell
L. H. Craven
Modesto
Calif
Rain totals .35 inch in Wednesday shower at Andrews County
Rain gauge at Andrews County airport records .35 inches from a sudden Wednesday evening shower around 5 30 p m. Some rain has fallen every week during June and July in the area.
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Andrews County
Hughes Reported To Be Improved After Injury
Joe David Hughes, 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs James FE Hughes, is reported improved at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. The sophomore was critically injured last week when he fell from a pickup in Andrews. He struck his head and was moved from intensive care to a limited visitors allowance after being removed from critical condition. He fell from the running board while returning home from helping clean yards of FHA homes with friends at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe David Hughes
James FE
Hughes
Medical Center
Odessa
Andrews
FHA
Texaco Gas Plant Under Construction in Mabee Field
Texaco Oil Company builds a gas processing plant in the Mabee field southeast Andrews County with Weatherby Construction. The facility aims for 30 to 40 million cubic feet daily and will process natural gas and butane with a Port Arthur pipeline link. Estimated 60 workers, completion set between January 15 and February 1, and 16 to 20 permanent families expected onsite.
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Texaco Oil Company
Mabee
Andrews County
Weatherby Construction Company
Dallas
Houston
Phillips
Three Bar
South Fullerton
Port Arthur
Fugitite Sage Nabbed After Traffic Stop in New Mexico
Billy E Sage of Hobbs was stopped for a traffic violation by Buff Angel and Deputy Wayne Farmer and held as a New Mexico fugitive after sheriff's office investigation. Sage signed a waiver to be released to New Mexico deputy sheriffs where he is wanted for grand larceny. Sheriff J A Bud Gregory reported other actions this week. Donald Ray Dragon was cited for contempt of court for failure to appear in probation revocation hearing and his DWI probation was revoked with 90 days jail. J D Jackson was arrested for assault with intent to rape. bond set at 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy E. Sage
Hobbs
Buff Angel
Wayne Farmer
New Mexico
Sheriff's Office
Sage
J. A. (Bud) Gregory
Donald Ray Dragon
J. D. Jackson
Justice of the Peace Court
Andrews Hosts Twirling Contest at Local School
Andrews held its annual invitational twirling contest with over 100 entries from as far as San Antonio. General chairman Jan Bilhartz led the event at the school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Judges included Brenda Ooten from the University of Tennessee marching band, Liz Rickart a former Miss Majorette of America, Susan Hutchinson of San Marcos, and Roger Acosta of Canyon. Local and West Texas entrants competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Bob Kittens Strutter Group
Roger Acosta
Canyon
West Texas
Shafter Road Study Made by Engineers
The Andrews County commissioners authorized Wayne Harrison to survey the Shafter Lake Cemetery and Road easement and prepare field notes. They appointed election judges for 1968 in several precincts and authorized returning $14,517.69 to fund road work including seal coat for two miles and paving about one mile in Block A-42 Public School Land.
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Andrews County
Wayne Harrison
Shafter Lake
John Harrell
W. H. Munn
Vra CO. SG
RR. L. Blocker
Joe Weatherby
al Hayes
Board of County and District
Seal Coat
Carl Ham Inc. Employees Rebuff Unions in Vote
Employees of Carl S. Ham Inc voted against union representation in a National Labor Relations Board election held Thursday evening. The Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union received no votes while the International Union of Operators earned nine. fifteen votes were for no union. Carl S. Ham Sr. praised the result, saying workers will deal with the company personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl S. Ham, Inc
Carl S. Ham, Sr
National Labor Relations Board
Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
International Union of Operators
State Playoffs Visible for Hi Seniors Meet Brownwood Team
The Hi Senior baseball team heads to San Angelo for the state playoffs in the summer league. They won the district and added Farr's players for the trip. They open against Brownwood at 1 30 p m Wednesday in a double elimination contest. Sponsors and merchants funded a team salute and entry fees. Roster includes Hatcher Ryan Taylor Martin Rose Young Helms Patrick Cook Niblett Parish Rex Hilton Bales Monahans Groach Frymire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Farr
Pete Smith
David Quinn
Brownwood
Andrews County News
Johnny Hatcher
Tom Ryan
Lynn Taylor
Larry
Fishing Rodeo Returns Under Rotary Club Sponsorship
The annual city lake fishing rodeo resumes after a lapse while the lake was restocked. Gerald McCaskill serves as general chairman for Saturday August 17. Youths under 16 as of January 1 may compete. prizes go to top and smallest catches and most fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Rotary Club
Gerald McCaskill
Rotary Club
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Mrs. Hammack
Texaco
Permian Basin
State Division
Telephone Company
Wentworth
Twirling
Shafter
Carl Ham Inc
Andrews Insurance
Weatherby Burkett Insurance
Andrews Office Supply
Texas Electric
Commercial State Bank
Wackers
Falcon Insurance
Elkins Insurance
Andrews Gas Company
Henry Penny
Simmons Furniture
First National Bank
Anthonys
Forrest Lumber Company
Hulen’s Jewelry
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