Nixon picks Simon to head new energy bureau
The article portrays William E. Simon as a decisive West Texas style reformer likely to shake up the energy bureau. It highlights his impatience with committee delay, demand for results, relentless in command, and ability to manage problems with humor and action. The piece contrasts Simon’s style with typical government inertia.
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Nixon
William E. Simon
Energy Bureau
West Texas
Wall Street Journal
Bill Simon
Delas
Bill Sazom
Ual Practichia Wei Hsschuregiig
Gas Consumers Face 30 Percent Increase After Council Action
City council set the stage for a rate increase ordinance to let Andrews Gas Company raise local rates by at least 30 percent to offset a 60 percent supplier cost hike. The session split over guiding principles, with no motion to draft the ordinance yet, and a first public reading planned for December 7.
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Andrews Gas Company
Ateast
Bill Gordon
Andrews Gas
Ahi Jobat
Andrews
Pianeon
Conicol
Andrews Gas Ca
Special Board Meeting Tackles $200000 School Damage
Andrews school officials meet to authorize emergency repairs after hail damage from October storms. Superintendent Norman Hall says damage is extensive at Haw Shoot and Devonian Elementary, with a $5,000 deductible and rest to be covered by insurance. The board also directs policy review and a planned phone system addition.
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Norman Dail
Andrews
Hall
Watt
School
Fisher Elected To ASCS Position
In a contested vote Fisher won election to a key ASCS position. The report notes Andrews, Comey, Hancnet and others among candidates and outlines committee roles and terms. Ballots were mailed to qualified ALCS voters and results tallied in October.
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Fisher
ASCS
Cortmitiee
Leni
Pune
Shea Priie
Vleenen
Pyeher
Wharnher
Winlé
Webe
Beddithy
Well Explosion Launches Water Tank in Baker Yard
Weldon Baker watched as a water well pressure tank shot out of its housing like a rocket, rising about 100 feet. The tank struck a nearby slab, tipping the meter and breaker box but causing no injuries.
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Micain
Weldon Baker
Jinker
Baker
Alles
Students Set Can Food Drive at Andrews High
Students organize a Friday can food drive at Andrews High School to stock needy families for Christmas. Homerooms tally by weight for a Coke party prize with top earners rewarded. sack foods count at 25 percent credit.
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Wim
Andrews High School
Andress
Andrews
Oodfel
Nominations Near Deadline For Citizen Of The Year
The chamber of commerce sets December 15 as the nomination deadline for Citizen of the Year. Nominations are accepted at the chamber office located at 204 North Street and will be reviewed by a special committee prior to selection.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Nest Street
Four Friday Tilts Open Andrews Cage Tourney
Four Friday tilts opened the Andrews 3A Basketball tourney with Monahans Canyon Dumas and Andrews reaching the semifinal bracket. Monahans defeated Andrews JVs 58 47 and Canyon led by Wayne Pil with 22 edged Kerrville Tivy 42 33. Dumas beat Brownwood 55 48 as Jim Polk and Danny Bilbrey led with 14 each. Andrews opened with a 59 12 win over Iowa Park before a second half rally.
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Andrews
Wams
Monahans
Canyon
Dumas
Tipures
Danny Thomas
Bil Harngior
Kerrville Tivy
Wayne Pil
Canvo
Tad Lyar Wright
Order Canyon
Bill Fiferhast
Greg Overby
Brownwood
Danny Bilbrey
Jim
Letters to Santa Funneled by Andrews County News
As Christmas nears the Andrews County News offers to forward readers letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Send letters addressed to Santa in care of the newspaper at 112 NW 1st Andrews 79714.
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Santa Claws
North Pole
Santa
Andrews County
Andrews
PGH Board Weighs Salaries Ahead of Hospital Talks
The Pittsburgh Board plans discussion on pay scales amid hospital salary concerns. Administrators cite budget strains and wage differentials as central to negotiations with hospital staff and affiliated contractors. The group seeks a mid January contract date as talks continue with medical officials and union representatives.
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TAU
Howevr
PGH
Everett Soloman Thas
Tuichiwirs
Strick Wage Vantrals
Jalaw
Lenhontis Vonteaks
Flespitak
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