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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1973
Page
1
Economists praise a college education while Dan Sulllvan files for a permanent injunction to stop county leasing of Andrews Medical and Surgical Center. Taxpayers deny representation, seek removal from a class action, urge fiscal reforms, and note rising jail and court caseloads as 1972 begins with 54 criminal cases.
An hour long meeting focused on a county imposed jail and dispatching fee as the council approved a motion to incur a $500 per month charge pending mutual contract signing. Several motions died during the discussion.
Perman General Hospital board announced July net profit of 7 501 36 and an increased net bank balance as talks continue on a three way county city and sheriff contract for services. City budget aims for 314,008 general revenue with ad valorem taxes and franchise taxes.
Andrews County commissioners sign orders to buy and lease Andrews Medical Surgical Clinic as part of a plan to join Permian General Hospital. The lease covers utilities janitorial and doctor staffing with termination options if the lessee faces bankruptcy or receivership. A pending permanent injunction hearing by Dan Sullivan challenges the lease, with Max Ramsey hired to represent the county.
Dan Sullivan filed a class action seeking a permanent injunction against county clinic leasing. The suit lists all ad valorem taxpayers of Andrews County as plaintiffs. Local attorney Bob Barber explained a motion could strike a citizen from the represented class upon request and notice.
Season tickets for the coming football season open Monday for option holders who can renew seats through Aug. 24 at the School Tax Office for 10 dollars per book. Unclaimed seats go on sale to the public Monday Aug. 28. Adult tickets are two dollars, students 75 cents. non varsity high school games 50 cents adults 25 cents students. Also notes a legal motion form for Andrews County suit, asking to strike the signer as a plaintiff represented by Sullivan.
The 1973 Mustangs start football two a days Monday with physicals and shoes issued. Coach prepares the team for an opening district battle on Sept 7 against Levelland as the season starts shaping the squad for competition.
The coming school year is outlined with key dates including staff week Aug 20 25 and student classes starting Aug 27. Labor Day Sept 3, football opener Sept 7 at Levelland, Homecoming Oct 19 against Fort Stockton, Halloween Carnival in October, Q1 exams Nov 19, basketball season begins Nov 20 at Coahoma, Thanksgiving Nov 21 23, Andrews 3-A tournament Dec 7 4, early dismissal Dec 14, classes resume Jan 27 1967, graduation May 30.
The 4-H Calf Feed Program opens on August 15 with calves due on feed by September ay and a 180 day feeding period. Steers weighing 400 to 550 pounds at start are eligible, all beef breeds including crosses. County Agent Pete Milligan can provide more information.
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