Scrooge and the Santa Idaho Post Office Closures
The piece argues against Post Office cuts ordered to 1966 levels triggering closures of 347 small offices, including Santa Idaho. It notes Postmaster Marvin Watson’s math on job eliminations, urges postal reform, and contrasts youthful rebellion with the need for a directed, constructive change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Scrooge
Santa
Congress
Post Office Department
Marvin Watson
Idaho
Scrooge
Mr. Watson
The
Commission On Postal Organiza
Tion
United States
Senate
Commission
Post Office
Scrooge Watson
Debates at the country store on 18 year vote and Red China
In a Saturday night exchange at the country store readers hear Zeke Grubb push for lowering the voting age to 18 while Ed Doolittle cites a 64 percent poll. Ed warns of 25 year old ex presidents and Red China nuclear fears as others chime in about gardens, unsettled balance, and TV ad bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke Grubb
Ed Doolittle
Zeke
Clem Webster
The
Great Society
Johnson
Bug
Instant
Red China
Washington
West Texas Chamber Sets Board Meetings and Industry Conferences
Beverly King announces a busy West Texas Chamber agenda with three Board of Directors meetings in Wichita Falls Lubbock and Kerrville plus the 51st annual Brownwood convention in April 1969. Major events include the Fifteenth Industrial Development Conference in Fort Worth October 15 and the Tourist Development Conference in Snyder February 18, attracting hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Beverly King
Graham
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Kerrville
Brownwood
WICC
Fort Worth
Snyder
West Texas
Texas
Reuben Senterfitt
San Saba
West Texag
Washington
Congress
D.C
George Hall
Abilene
National Affairs Committee
Andrews County News publication and policy note
The Andrews County News in Andrews Texas announces publication Sundays and Thursdays at 112 Northwest First and notes邮 post office entry as second class matter. Editor publisher James Roberts outlines correction policy and liability limits for errors and advertising copy handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County News
Northwest First
Andrews
Texas
This Week In Andrews Brightens With Small-Town Grins
Mary Carpenter notes ongoing rain relief for rangeland as ranchers grin. A sail plane lands briefly south of Andrews then flies again, and a canvas homemade plane travels across the country. Doug Ham hits a long homer after leaving high school in 1967. A city Hall incident over baby pictures and a yard sign misplacement amuse residents. Fire alert distractions slow editors, while football workouts loom and Rotary plans a fishing rodeo at the city lake.
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Rotary Club
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Florey
West Texas Chamber Sets Board
Malcolm Ham
Odessa
Doug
Grand Junction
Colorado
David
California
Coufessmen
Canyon
Big Spring
Mineral Wells
Grady Elder
Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce
W.T.C.C
King
Starlite
James Roberts
Mary Carpenter
National League
Pony Leaguers
San Angelo
Doug Ham
Ourtfield
Total Electric
Maurice Simmons
Texas — Electric Service Company
F. Stoebner
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