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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1961
Page
1
A columnist reflects on post tour security and U S military credibility. The piece questions why the United States is perceived as pushed around by State Department experts while asserting the country could wield overwhelming force if needed.
The narrative recalls extensive spending and extensive demonstrations of U S Pacific forces. briefing sessions with intelligence officers and commanders, submarines diving 400 feet, destroyers braving high seas, aircraft over Hawaii, submariner listening devices, and Marine airlift operations. The account highlights constant combat readiness and taxpayers’ investment findings.
Article recalls WWII and Korea fighting changes with computers guiding weapon selection and fire. It notes hand weapons being replaced by electronic systems, and describes the mule mechanized infantry unit aiding foot soldiers with loads and supplies.
Pan American Petroleum reports Ellenburger flow from the No LS Fee field with 1,116 barrels of 52 grade oil and 1,061 gas oil ratio from 13,206 to 13,221 feet after a mud acid wash. A second Ellenburger test flowing 726 barrels of 45 grade oil and 1,061 gas ratio from 12,725 to 12,?5 feet follows a similar wash. Wildcat testing gas, oil and salt water in lower Wolf camp shows 1,900 feet oil and gas cut mud plus 150 feet salt water. A Pennsylvanian test yielded 1,000 feet gas. The prospect remains active with multiple offsets and new drilling plans in Midland and Andrews counties.
The Andrews parade marks the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m. Monday at Andrews Airport. The high school band leads a procession to the courthouse square where Santa will greet children and officially open the downtown holiday lights.
The Andrews County News announces a special Thursday gift section to aid shoppers with countless gift ideas from local stores. Merchants may submit gift suggestions by contacting the Advertising Department at 32750 before noon Tuesday.
Mrs. R. M. Carter wins ad time for best entry "Shop with this directory" at 12th week of the News sponsored contest. Entrants were urged to rhyme with "Keep your hometown on the map" and submit lines to boost local trade.
The county commissioners court will auction the old Permian General Hospital and the three lots it sits on at 10 a m Monday. County Attorney Henry Guillet will conduct the sale to the highest bidder at the south door of the courthouse. The sale depends on the new hospital being ready by about April 1.
The Andrews Mustangs opened the home basketball season with a 50 to 32 victory over the Colorado City Wolves. George Sanders led the Mustangs with ten points, while James Moore and Bill Hillhouse each had ten for the Wolves. The win improves Andrews to 1-1 after a season opener loss to Big Spring.
As 1961 ends, Andrews sees building activity near 1960's figures with year totals approaching 3 million dollars. November permits reach 139 870 dollars the highest since July led by new homes and a pro shop project at Andrews Country Club.
Sue Jo Lindsey longtime assistant county treasurer announces her bid for county treasurer. She notes ten years in Andrews County and seven years in the treasurer’s office, cites training under Fannie Matthews, and pledges to meet voters personally before the Democratic Primary in May.
Four Andrews twirlers and a local trio won firsts at the Interscholastic League marching and twirling contests in Barrett Stadium Odessa on Saturday. Jeanie Clark Glenda Moore Jeanie Pope and Jeanie Willis claimed top marks with their routines and the trio Clark Moore Pope also took first. The Mighty Mustang Band under Martin Epps received NL or good with two III and one II ratings from judges.
Traffic accidents in the city of Andrews rose by nine in November per a monthly report by Police Chief John Neely. Last month there were 19 accidents among 42 traffic violations, with 14 drunkenness arrests and two for driving while intoxicated. Three thefts and three prowling and vandalism cases were noted. Corporation court fines reached $981, up from $845 in October.
Hearing of 13 cases wound up one term of County Court on Thursday but another full docket is due before Judge Virgil Lasater starting Thursday. A case against William Truman Henley was to be a jury action but Henley pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $76.50.
A Greenback Tea to fund the Tri County Group Foster Home at Terminal runs today from 3 to 5 p m at Dr and Mrs Z W Hutcheson Jr 608 N W 4th St Hostesses are Women s Auxiliary to Andrews Ector Midland Medical Society with Mrs Harry H Tompkins Jr as general chairman The Tri County Medical Auxiliary started the home in 1955 and has sponsored the tea annually since then.
The Andrews County News apologizes for misreporting Hubert Alvin Evans in a county court matter. The docket shows a speeding charge, not driving while intoxicated, and the error occurred while transferring court actions to the reporter.
A lone F4U Corsair wreck found off Laguna Beach is identified as a former Navy Marine craft. No remains found. Lieut L W Stayton, missing in 194? flight near El Toro, is listed dead after 13 years. Families await Washington check to confirm the aircraft and possibly close the case.
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