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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
A reader recalls watching a fiery aerial object travel across the sky late Tuesday night amid heightened Vietnam crisis coverage. The sight sparked fears of a ballistic missile exchange, then doubt as a meteorite or falling star was considered.
The first shipment of a full color brochure showing Andrews and Andrews County progress arrived Wednesday with more due today. The 13 color photos and about 10 pages of copy cover economy and development. Each brochure costs 29 cents and aims to generate 30 cents of benefit for Andrews. Copies are not for sale to the public but available at no cost from the chamber office.
A touring Texas publishers group heard a Seventh Fleet admiral describe the domino theory. He warned that failing to defend Laos and South Vietnam could trigger a chain reaction toppling other Southeast Asian sites and risk the Philippines, with the Far East and Middle East at stake. The aim is to prevent the first domino from falling.
A writer recalls Pearl Harbor and questions reliance on rockets and missiles while noting the U S Navy lacks battleships and heavy guns. He suggests a foot soldier with rifle might prove decisive if war in the Far East avoids nuclear weapons.
The City of Andrews extends the summer recreational program by one week. Thirty-eight? no, eighty-three? readers. The third instructional swimming session has 83 registrants, with 287 total participants this summer. A dance on Saturday night features the Pastels of Seminole, 8 to 12 midnight, admission 1 for members and 1.50 for non members. A youth center swimming party is set for August 14 at the city pool.
Two women were injured in a two car collision Monday about 1 40 p m at the intersection of West Broadway and NW 13th. Mrs W A Sutphen 1003 NW 1st in good condition with a fractured knee and facial injuries. Her daughter Mrs Clydine Best 1001 NW Ist also admitted for observation. Mr Nelson and Linda Atkinson were treated and released. Police cited no citations pending investigation.
A fire early Monday destroyed a four room rental house at 509 SE Second, owned by Irene Honey. Occupants were away. personal items and groceries were lost. Firefighters from Andrews used 1,250 gallons of water over about two hours to control the blaze amid smoke and darkness.
Bobby McKelvey, 23, was released from the county jail today on 750 bond. He was arrested in Hobbs and returned to jail here Tuesday by Mark Benton, sheriff deputy. McKelvey is charged with the burglary of a radio from Ellison Tom's residence last June.
Mustang Club memberships for 1964-65 go on sale Tuesday per president John Parish. Ecards cost $3 from officers and at First National and Commercial banks. Barbecue kickoff Aug 28 at Lakeside Park honors high school football players with $1.50 admission starting 7 p.m. First meeting Sept 7. The group holds weekly meetings with progress reports from coaches.
An Andrews sailor aboard the C Turner Joy was aboard during a three hour confrontation with North Vietnamese torpedo boats Tuesday in international waters. Torpedo man Jerry McCowan 20 attended Andrews High School and has served three years in the Navy and is slated for discharge next year. The C Turner and Maddox repelled the assault with two gunboats believed sunk but no American casualties or damage reported.
Marshall Pharr the city manager of Pharr for five years submitted his resignation to the city council on Wednesday to accept the post in Plainview. The council accepted the resignation with regret and will begin searching for a successor by Sept. 1. Pharr cited professional opportunities and financial rewards in Plainview and praised city staff.
Andrews residents consumed a record 128,866,000 gallons of water in July, beating the 1962 high. Daily average was 4,157,000 gallons with six days over 5 million. peak was 5,478,000 gallons on July 5, while July 23 saw 2,659,000 gallons after rain.
Cagle and associates announced the purchase of Underwood Oil Distributors Inc. effective Aug. 1. Cagle, ex Phillips 66 supervisor in Grand Prairie, buys from Ray Horton who will stay in Andrews. Horton cites no special reason for selling and plans no immediate changes.
Perryton worker Hart Burl Hubbard of Pool Well Servicing was listed in fair condition at Permian General Hospital after a 10 am accident five miles north of the Pan American plant at Frankel City. A falling portable rig floor struck him on the head as workers were beneath it. Singleton's Funeral Home ambulance transported him to the hospital.
Fort Worth sources report Andrews chosen to repeat as district champion in 2-AAA with 31 points at the annual coaching clinic. Monahans and Kermit also tallied 31, while Fort Stockton Seminole Ector and Pecos follow as rivals. Andrews edged in returning lettermen. Lawrences recovery key for Kermit. Dumas seen as strong playoff opponent.
City officials released a July summary showing total construction permits of 43 235, up from 18 015 in June. The report highlights eight additions totaling 13 610 including a 19 000 residence at 803 NW 8th Pl to Archie Holman and a 10 000 office building at 107 SW 2nd for Carr and Brannan. Accessory permits totaled 625, lifting year to date totals to 284 025.
New students entering Andrews High School this fall must register at the high school office starting today. Includes new movers in grades nine through 12 who did not pre register last spring. Registration is in Brodie Hutchinson’s office 8 12 and 1 4 Monday through Friday, aiming to finish before August 31.
Clyde Melton became manager of the Piggly Wiggly store in Andrews replacing Bill Dumas who moves to Denver. Melton, previously Brownfield grocery manager, has one year with the chain, and with his wife Berthellen and son Donald Lynn, attends the Church of God.
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