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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
2
Opinion piece arguing that peacetime defense readiness deterred aggression. It cites Pearl Harbor’s 30th anniversary, distrust of disarmament, and the maxim if you want peace you must prepare for war. It warns against appeasement with the USSR and urges terrifying retaliation.
The article asks if a youth convicted for marijuana possession loses more than basic rights. It notes he loses voting, gun ownership, and in many cases professional licenses and public employment prospects. It questions whether this outcome suffices to deter or educate readers.
Yesteryears in Andrews recalls Humble Oil’s consolidation of Hobbs and Andrews into one unit based in Andrews. Citizens are urged to nominate a Citizen of the Year. County golf fees rise. Local and area basketball tournaments feature the Mustangs and Borger with competing teams including Sweetwater and Snyder. Sheriff urges car security during holidays. Hospital reports a 10 pound 1½ ounce newborn. Fifteen years ago listings mention PE building bids, Chamber transitions, hospital administrator search, and Lions Club activities.
Publication details for the Andrews County News and editor James Roberts outline correction policy, liability limits, ad copy rights, and advertising rejection rights. It states errors will be corrected if reported and space charges apply.
The Mutscher bribery case shifts from Austin to Abilene with February or March expected for trial. Judge Blackwell transfers indictments of co‑defendants Shannon and McGinty to Judge Daniel in Taylor County as defense and state file rival motions for change of venue. The decision cites extensive capital area publicity and concerns over fair trials in Central Texas.
Ames Williams of Vernon asks that the owner of a red plaid football blanket found at a Lubbock game contact Buddy Melton or Bill Smartt to arrange its return. He notes the blanket is dirty and worn but essential for football games and mentions Andrews’s defeat to Brownwood.
Denver City steering committee confirms hearing date for the proposed junior college issue. Perryton reports eight inches of snow delaying travel, early dismissals, and meeting cancellations. Fort Stockton notes limited success under Jerry Gibson in his first year as coach. Lamesa accredits school status continues. Brownfield reports counterfeit twenty dollar bills. Seminole art teacher John Freyburger invited to exhibit in Europe. Wink officials resignations prompt new county attorney and clerk appointments.
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