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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
8
Santa came into town Monday afternoon to a large crowd of children. He arrived in a gala red sleigh and tossed candy to the crowd. He will appear each afternoon in his hut near the Christmas tree on the courthouse square, courtesy of downtown merchants.
Police report a scooter crash on NE 3rd injuring a 14 year old as fans decorate the city. Citations issued for driving errors and unlicensed operation. City officials, Jaycees, and merchants join to light and adorn streets, courthouse square, and City Hall with new lanterns and an inside Nativity scene.
Conservation Chief C D Kornegay of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports Leon County Texas saw 500 deer bagged on opening day. The haul is notable for a county where only pronged antler deer may be taken and Kornegay notes unusually large deer already observed.
The Prime Minister of Singapore opposes a hush money offer and warns of a tape recording unless the United States admits a bribery effort. Rep. Gross highlights ongoing questions about how many millions are spent in such acts amid US foreign aid to India and Pakistan. Diplomacy is described as fragile, likened to calming teenage girls with a Beatles concert.
Burkett resigned as county clerk and left the commissioners court to seek a successor for the one year unexpired term. The court sought a written opinion on jurisdiction and postponed an appointment until the resignation was received. Burkett will serve as interim appointee with no announced plans.
In a busy waiting room scene a mother explains to her daughter that a baby costs about 200 dollars. The child then notes the price per lasting years, while the paper notes Santa Claus drawn strong spontaneous town response at a chamber sponsored event.
The piece praises Isaiah as a rare statesman who blends prophecy and public leadership. It contrasts Isaiah with Amos, notes Isaiah’s wealth and influence, and argues true statesmen expose national wrongs and seek a return to God. It cites Lincoln Wilson Hammarskjold as leaders betrayed for broad humanity.
The note suggests elevating the annual Andrews Christmas kickoff with a staged reveal of Old Santa. It proposes a curtain opening, richer costume, and spotlight effects to enhance the downtown crowd experience and generate more excitement for next year.
Santa Claus receives a televised image update prompting multiple versions around town. City merchants and residents discuss new costumes and branding as broadcasters compare fittings to the updated image.
Allen Hightower, a Baylor University student, bagged a 27 point trophy deer during a weekend visit home to Livingston. The antlers are wide spread with palmation on the ends and multiple point clusters.
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