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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
8
The editorial questions President Johnson s push for federal gun controls after the Texas University shooting. It argues emotionalism drives hasty laws and urges enforcement of existing statutes instead, suggesting Johnson focus on broader aims like Vietnam while restraining new federal measures.
A concise explainer outlines how inflation ties to wages government spending taxes and wars excessive spending and borrowing. It notes rising prices reduce purchasing power and force changes in policy while warning against overreliance on Keynesian answers.
A report shows Andrews County residents hold about $12,600 in life insurance per family based on earnings, higher than regional averages. National totals rise to $900 billion in force with Texas accounting for $44.44 billion. men show higher coverage than women.
The page provides publication details for the Andrews County News in Andrews Texas including issue frequency at 111 Northwest 1st and a brief correction policy. It names editors James Roberts and J C Howell and notes responsibility limits and advertising rights.
E. E. Taylor sues Marguerite Piercy Tipton for damages. Dan Tate appointed executor of the William H. McKissick Estate. Robert D. Bryan named guardian of the Ronald Douglas Bryan Estate. Names include Wencesles F. Varilak and vehicles 1966 Mercury Ard Drilling Company 1966 Chevrolet and 1966 Ford.
Gov. Connally and Atty. Gen. Carr urge tougher laws after three tragic events within two weeks. Proposals include compulsory life for murder when insanity is found, stiffer penalties for violence and sex crimes, arms carrying rules, and ending insanity defenses. Carr to address the House in January and form a blue ribbon panel. Draft calls rise with October quota at 2 671, Korea war end ref. Civil cases involve retired judges and insurance claims handled by state officials.
In Corporation Court at City Hall Charles A McGinnis and Harry M Tate are fined $10 each for running stop signs while Jimmie N Timmons pays $16 toward a speeding fine. Other opinions include a ruling that alien employees and families qualify for resident tuition in state colleges and universities. Victoria County superintendent oversees districts with under 500 students. Water safety notes report 1966 deaths near record highs, with 14 drownings in two weeks. Cotton deadline extended 30 days for Pink Bollworm Control in Cameron Willacy Hidalgo and Starr Counties. An election law committee plans hearings in September and October, with a November vote on annual voter registration to replace poll tax. Interstate safety plan allocates $3.2 million to install breakaway sign supports on older Texas interstates.
Hereford school administrators faced a staffing squeeze as they accepted 14 resignations and hired 15 teachers in a district hit by a severe Panhandle shortage. The move underscores a regionwide struggle to fill classrooms amid mounting demand for qualified instructors.
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