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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
A columnist likens hurried lunches to the air of uncertainty in the 1968 presidential contest. He argues voters crave predictability from a White House leader who can clearly address issues like the dollar crisis inflation and crime. The piece warns against a campaign of catering to factions and urges a candidate to present coherent plans.
A reader defends Stepin Fetchit criticizing TV attacks on his portrayal and argues dialect humor is part of American heritage. The letter references Lincoln Perry, Keystone Cops, Laurel and Hardy, Fred Allen, Amos and Andy, and Sidney Poitier. It asserts that dialect jokes and characters reflect culture, not hatred, and urges tolerance of diverse comic traditions.
Andrews schools prepared to open on Monday August 28 with a Mustangs scrimmage against Denver City. James Craddock named ambassador to replace Dr Montgomery. Scotty Niemann won the tournament of champions with a 142. A life membership in the Texas State Teachers Association was presented to Dr R A Montgomery. The Mustang barbecue was planned for Tuesday at the Little League park.
Wallace campaign headquarters for the American Independent Party shifts from Austin to New Braunfels near San Antonio, aligning with the party state chair Bard Logan. The move follows internal staffing changes and a debate over Birch affiliation as 600,000 Texans are expected to vote in November. Wallace to speak at a $25 dinner in Dallas Sept 16 ahead of the Sept 17 state convention.
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