Olympic Controversy Hits U S Parade Carrier
James Roberts notes the Munich Games draw global talent and fanfare while criticizing Olga Connolly the U S flag bearer. He recalls her Czech origins and antiwar telegrams prompting mixed reactions from U S and international athletes. The piece frames Olympics as sport not politics.
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Munich
Germany
United States
Olga Connolly
Olga
U. S
Harold Connolly
Melbourne
Olympic Village
Nixon
Hanoi
Jane Fonda
Ramsey Clark
Former Andrews Mayor Leonard Craft Resettles in San Angelo
Leonard Craft, longtime Andrews mayor from 1956 to 1961, has moved to San Angelo after a career as a dry cleaning operator and community leader. He helped stabilize Andrews during a turbulent period and remains noted for his Rotary Club work and church service. His wife Lucy died in 1954 and he now plans to fish and rest.
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Leonard Craft
San Angelo
Leonard
Andrews
Rotary Club
Means Memorial Methodist Church
Lucy
Texas
Craft
Winds of change shape education and television use
Paynes says educators must lead with quality programs and new materials. He cites BASICS training for kindergarten to second grade, aimed at improving teaching strategies and helping children think more logically. Education extends to new media’s role in maintaining student attention.
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Payne
Desk & Derrick Fete Delivers Energy Crisis Speech
A. D. Rippetoe, Shell Oil sales representative, spoke at the Desk and Derrick Club dinner last Saturday. He addressed U S and global energy and consumption concerns, urging awareness of the ongoing energy crisis.
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A. D. Rippetoe
Derrick Club
U. S
World
Rippetoe
Shell Oil
Midland
Andrews County
Bobby Moore
Pete Moore and Son, Inc
Desk and Derrick Club
Shell Oil Co
Sth
Ticket Sales Rise as Season Passes Move in Early Batch
Ticket sales total 9 260 in the first period with new student season tickets at 3.75 and adult season tickets at 10. Purchasers may still claim seats. public sale runs on a first come, first served basis. Administrative office details provided.
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David Robinson
Adult Education Registration Set
The Andrews Public School announces an adults only education registration tonight at 6 30 in the High School Dome. Five course areas total 35 options including college credit GED prep high school diploma self improvement and adult basic education. Minimums apply and GI Bill Hazel Wood Veteran grants are accepted.
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Andrews Public School
High School Dome
City Accidents Down For 1972
City traffic accidents for May to August decreased this year versus 1971. In 1971 the police logged 92 incidents: 16 in May, 34 in June, 22 in July, 20 in August. This year 63 incidents occurred: 19 in May, 18 in June, 17 in July, 9 in August.
Weekend Rains Hit County Counties in Two Day Deluge
Weekend rainfall across the county varied from 1.2 to 4 inches. Frankel City saw the heaviest measured amount with four inches reported by Mrs. L. C. Perrin, while Clabberhill Ranch near the city logged seven inches, and other locations including Ratliff Ranch Lloyd Morgan Shafter Lake Gene Irwin Florey Store McKinney Acres and Guy McGill Ranch recorded 1.2 to 3 inches. See RAINS Page 8.
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Frankel City
L. C. Perrin
Clabberhill Ranch
Ratliff Ranch
Andrews County
Lloyd Morgan
Andrews
Gene Irwin
Shafter Lake
Arlene McQuarters
Florey
Guy McGill
Buff Angel
McKinney Acres
A. D. Harvick
Auxiliary Scholarships Awarded To Eight Students
The Permian General Hospital Auxiliary awarded eight scholarships totaling 2450 dollars to students pursuing nursing degrees. A 400 dollar scholarship has been offered for two years and now enters its third year with three Odessa College RN training recipients: Mrs. Jamie Ellison, Mrs. Joyce Neeley, and Mrs. Velma Smith.
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Permian General Hospital Auxiliary
Odessa College
Jamie Ellison
Joyce Neeley
Velma Smith
Ellison
Neeley
Everett Solomon
PGH
Bessie Rider
DeLane Bearden
Sandra Riemenschneider
Wilma Smith
Murdell Rowlett
Scrimmage Brings Experience for Mustang Football
CC scrimmage against Colorado City showed Mustang players gain game experience much of the roster had limited varsity action. Coach Watkin emphasized film review and lessons learned as the team prepares for the regular 1972 season.
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Mustang
Colorado City
Tommy Watkins
Watkins
Mustang Club Barbecue Slated Tonight at Little League Park
The Mustang Club sponsors its annual barbecue feast at Little League Park starting at 7 30 tonight. Tickets are 2 per person at the gate. Senior varsity players donate summer hair for a pillow auction as boosters and fans meet the team and hear season outlooks. The season opener is Sept at Mustang Stadium against Loveland. The co ed Mustang Club meets next Tuesday at 730 p.m. in the Junior High Cafeteria.
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Andrews
Mustang Club
Little League Park
Permian Basin
Mustang
Mustang Crew
Mustang Stadium
Levelland
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Sonny Richardson
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