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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1973
Page
1
Devonian Elementary principal Tommy Hendricks is noted for cracking pecans from his tree and concrete undergrowth. A TV movie about terror prompts stomach distress, followed by Ralph Nader discussions on energy policy and industry blame.
Nominations are being accepted at the chamber office for Citizen of the Year. A committee will select the winner from submissions received through the rail. The previous Citizen of the Year was Mrs. Cecil Gerber. the winner will be announced at the chamber banquet scheduled later.
A Thursday night shooting at Jay's Grocery and Market left Santos Saldana dead after being struck by a .22 rifle. Bulmaro Garza Ochoa, 45, was arrested and jailed on murder charges with bond set at 5600, Ochoa’s rights read before Justice Williams. Police report four shots were fired during the chase, with two inside the store and two in the alley.
District Judge R L McKan ruled the county had the right to purchase the clinic with public funds, upholding the leasing arrangement amid a lengthy trial. The case, featuring testimony from Sullivan Carr Bennett Craddock and Everett Solomon, centered on county powers and statutory authority.
The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce reveals a 1973 Christmas cash drawing of 500 dollars. Tickets are at local merchants including Dee's Pant Shop Simmons Furniture Edna's Style Shop Anthony's Corner Drug RB Williams & Sons and more with a noon deadline and a redraw if unclaimed.
Polo Cmet R. W. Tipton announced the resignation of City Patrolman Paul Williams effective Nov 28. Williams served since 1971 and resigns for business reasons. Mike Angel will replace him, assuming duties upon death Heiss. Angel, a local graduate of Andrews High School, worked for Forrest Lumber and Superior Welding. He is married to Sandra Potter. they live at 111 NW 4th St. He has served with the local volunteer fire department this past year.
Alpine defeats Hamlin 28 to 42 in a rugged Mustang Bowl battle. Banks and Welly Crabarey spark Bucks with timely runs and a late defensive stand while Enise and Chandler contribute key plays for the Alpine win at home.
The Mustangs, led by John Turnage with five goals and four threes, defeated Lockhart 74 52 as Rowdy Pearse and Tous Shumaker added points. Next week they host Odinla, travel to Odessa, and host the Annual Andrews 3A Tournament starting Friday.
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