Swing to Popular Vote Seen as National Reform
A Texas observer argues that abolishing the unit rule in party conventions shows the need to elect the president by national popular vote. He contends winner take all in primaries and general elections distorts democracy and leaves a 10 percent swing vote determining outcomes. The piece cites Nixon Humphrey and Wallace as examples and calls for nationwide reform.
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Fexas
Chicago
Andrews
Texas
United States
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
General Motors
Andrews Council Eyes School Annexation and Raises
The Andrews School Board extended Superintendent JF A Brenholtz contract by one year to a three year term and granted a $1000 annual raise after his first year. The panel approved carpet repairs at the high school funded by insurance after last summer’s roof off rain damage and adopted delinquent tax penalties. They noted resignations in the cafeteria staff and hired Santiago Ramiro Jr. as custodian replacing Gordon Day. Maynell Ellison succeeded Eliza Lee HOARD Page 10.
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JF. A. Brenholtz
Brenholtz
Joyce Mitchell
Virginia I’lkins
Public Meeting Debates Tourism and Local Plans
Citizens at a chamber of commerce public meeting questioned tourism, a potential convention headquarters, funding for the United Fund, a Boys Club program for youth, and services for the elderly. The session followed a business meeting where officers were elected and constitutional changes approved. A highlighted topic was a proposed medical center near Permian General Hospital.
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United Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Prposed Medical Center Acility
Permian General Hospital
Plibeic
Meet Your Lawman Sheriff Prefers West Texas to Anyplace
Sheriff J A Gregory known as Bud reflects West Texas pride and Andrews devotion after a career in East Texas and South Texas. Born near White Oak and Longview he served in the navy then worked for Mobil Oil and chemical firms before returning to Andrews to lead local law enforcement. He praises the people of Andrews and emphasizes doing a good job for the community.
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West Texas
Sheriff's Office
J. A
Bud) Gregory
Andrews
Gregory
East Texas
White Oak
Longview
Petrolite Corporation
Kilgore
Willadean
Biddy
Deborah Jean
Andrews High School
South Texas
Beeville
Pleasanton
Old West
Rain Falls Each Week This Summer in Andrews County
Weather records at Andrews County Airport show weekly rain through the summer with temperatures above 100 degrees on only three days in June and none in July or August. Year to date rainfall totals 17 inches after three showers this week, adding .66 on the 24th, .06 on the 25th and .04 on the 26th.
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Andrews
Andrews County
Open House At Andrews Housing Authority Project
A crowd attended the Sun day open house at 1106 NE 2nd in Andrews for the Sun day afternoon housing authority project. The exhibit featured a cornerstone dedication for the authority to be displayed at City Hall patio with names including Char lie Ward Harold Cox Jim Underwood Gertrude Averyt Homer Watson and Lila Harrison. Architects Richnerd and Associates of Lubbock designed the HUD standards improvements with Oasis Builders of Kermit as contractors. The typical home for the elderly will be one of 35 rentals not furnished except for a range and refrigerator. grab rails and a flashing porch light are noted safety features.
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Housing Authority
Andrews
City Hall
Lubbock
Tommy Huckabee
Oasis Builders
Kermit
Language Development Class S Registration Notice
Language Development Class S at Bo Peep Primary School in NW 2nd and Ave J opens Tuesday September 3 for five year olds by September 1. Mexican-American children may enroll. bring birth certificates and immunization records for smallpox and diphtheria. The class offers morning half day language instruction before first grade.
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Bo Peep
NW 2Nd and
Ave. J
Mustangs Open Preseason Scrimmage in Post
The Andrews Mustangs will scrimmage Hamlin Friday night in Post for their first varsity action of the season. A second scrimmage is planned the following Friday against Permian High of Odessa.
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Andrews Mustangs
Hamlin
Permian High
Odessa
Sale Underway On Grid Ducats
Football season ticket owners may pick up tickets through August 30. From September 3 to September 13, season tickets go on sale to the general public on a first come, first served basis. After the season begins, remaining reserved seats go on sale the week of each home game Wednesday to Friday at 4 30 p.m. Tickets are purchased at the school tax office.
Mustang Club Dates Barbecue Later This Year
The Mustang Club annual barbecue is held later due to a late season start for the Mustangs. The event is set for Tuesday September 10 with tickets and memberships on sale at local banks.
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Mustang Club
Mustangs
Andrews
Andrews City Council reverses annexation plan in quick turn
City council moved to annex the Butane Route area and adjacent zones in a 3 1 vote but rescinded the motion the next day. Officials said the goal was to extend sewer and water lines while debating a staged approach. Bob Barber led Monday's action and withdrew it Tuesday. Council then sought voluntary annexation along proposed utility lines to reach the northeast area.
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Andrews
SE Ave
Bob Barber
Nurs
Annual Club Tourney Set at Andrews County Golf Course
The annual Club Tournament will be held at the Andrews County Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday. S. A. Smith says the event is for club members and county fee members only. David Brown of Houston, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Brown, defends the championship. Entry is $5 and sign up is at the pro shop before Saturday.
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Andrews County Golf Course
S. A. (Smitty) Smith
David Brown
University of Houston
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Santiago Ramiro, Jr
Gordon Day
Night Watchman
Maynell Ellisson
Eliza- Lee Hoard
Andews
Mustang
Randy Griffith
Mike Weaver
J. A. Gregory
Nursing Home
Assembly Homes, Inc
Mustangs State
Andrews Housing Authority
Charlie Ward
Harold Cox
Mary Carpenter
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