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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1968
Page
2
The article argues that large offshore oil exploration is driven by private industry, citing 200 offshore rigs, $15 billion invested over 20 years with expected doubling, and high costs for offshore wells and operations. It warns taxpayers against government “too big a job” critiques.
The Fulton Times notes excessive speed is the leading cause of accidents with reckless driving and driving on the wrong side of the road next. It cites pedestrians as frequent victims in fatal crashes and says youths under 25 bear major responsibility on the highway death list.
Ed Doolittle mocks government conferences and colleges in a backwards problem critique. Clem Webster from the Great Society and local editor talk of liquor taxes and smoking harms while recounting a town meeting at the Andrews County News with humor on social issues and staying late.
Mary Carpente recalls Andrews residents rushing to shop with scarce parking and crowded streets as they plan for Christmas. The column notes holiday pressures, community events, school bands, and a sobering Vietnam reminder, urging optimism and progress despite troubles.
Edward Carpenter of The University of Texas outlines changes from the Higher Education Act of 1968 affecting federally assisted aid. National Defense Loan program gains consistency, Educational Opportunity Grants rise to 1000 dollars though first time awards drop 78 percent. work study can match funds and loan interest rises to seven percent for guarantees.
A Permian Basin businessmen tax clinic will be held at Odessa College on Thursday December 12 from 8 15 a m to 4 45 p m. Registration is open to all attendees. Topics will focus on tax subjects of interest to small business owners and their employees. The fee is 7 350 dollars. Further information is available at the Andrews Chamber of Commerce.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ulmer traveled to El Paso for the weekend to participate in the state savings and loan association meeting.
Mr and Mrs Cleil Clark of Abilene formerly of Andrews were local visitors last week and attended the Culp Hoermann wedding.
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