UFOs and blackouts spark local speculation across the South Plains
A column recalls recent UFO chatter and a North Pole theory tied to Admiral Byrd while local officials chase reports of strange lights near Shafter Lake and El Paso. Motorola officials link New York and Brazil blackouts to unidentified aerial activity as debate rages.
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Washington
Defense McNamara
Shafter Lake
Feller
Admiral Byrd
North Pole
South Plains
el Paso
Motorola Communications and Electronics
Robert Achzehner
Lions Club
New York
Achzehner
Time
Brazil
Confusion at Stamford Rodeo Sparks Family Reveal
At a Stamford rodeo a whispered question about a person with a poodle hairstyle and blue jeans leads to a humorous misunderstanding. A spectator learns the person is a girl, and the parent reveals the speaker is not the father but the mother.
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Stamford
Hurricanes threaten Florida orchards and rescue loans denied
Hurricane Betsy jeopardizes avocado and mango trees in southern Florida while the Labor Department rejects an emergency plan to bring in workers. Meanwhile another federal agency approves a $6 million loan to aid recovery.
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Florida
U. S. Labor Department
See Sands
Duncan resigns Andrews mayor. Wilkins appointed by council
Mayor L H Bud Duncan resigns at a Thursday city council meeting. Jimmy Wilkins is named mayor until the April election and is sworn in Friday morning. Wilkins plans to serve to the best of his ability as the council discusses hospital water needs and the TV cable franchise amendments.
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L. H
Bud) Duncan
Andrews
Jimmy Wilkins
Duncan
Chamber of Commerce
Marcella Cure
Dorothy Byrd
Wilkins
Doug Gilliland
Permian Geeral Hospital
City Hall
Byford Sealy
Herb Litz
James Williams
Odessa
Williams
Buddy Sutherland
Jaycee
Two Angels
Jack Walters
City Electric Board
L. H. Duncan
Council
Page
First Baptist Cantata Slated
The Ministry of Music of the First Baptist Church presents Christmas music tonight at 7 30 p m featuring congregational carols hymn anthems and instrumental selections The Sanctuary and Youth Choir will perform the cantata The Word Was Made Flesh based on Biblical text Public invited Gil Cockreham conducts with Mrs Curtis Nix and Mrs Carl Paslay as accompanists
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Ministry of Music
The
First Baptist Church
Gil Cockreham
Curtis Nix
Carl Paslay
Mustangs Enter Finals Against Stockton Cats
Andrews Mustangs head to the finals of the eight team tournament after defeating Lakeview 70-43 and Dumas 51-31 on Saturday. Fort Stockton had beaten Hereford 68-66 to reach the final, after earlier topping Lamesa 59-54.
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Lake View
Andrews
Lakeview of San Angelo
Dumas
Lakeview
Hereford - Monahans
Hereford
Fort Stockton
Lamesa
Six Band Students Place in All-District event
Six band students from the local high school earned spots in the all district and all regional selections in Odessa. Phylis Glover led as first clarinet while Dewayne Haney and Wayne Balkum repeated last year’s all regional success. other honorees include Johnny Mack Adams Jo Ann Talent Marilyn McWilliams Connie Haskins Susan Cure Carolyn Little Shirley Mosley and Martin Crow. The top performers competed Friday as the two all district bands prepared for January regional auditions at Big Spring.
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Odessa
Phylis Glover
Wayne Balkum
Dewayne Haney
Johnny Mack Adams
Jo Ann Talent
Marilyn McWilliams
Connie Haskins
Susan Cure
Carolyn Little
Shirley Mosley
Martin Crow
Waye Balkum
Midland Lee High School
Texaco Clears Fork Test Set In Andrews County
Texaco Inc No 1 J D Biles in extreme Northwest Andrews County will be tested to complete a Clear Fork discovery from above a plugged back total depth of 7033 feet. The project is a workover of the depleted opener in the Biles Wichita Albany pool opened in 1950. The 24 mile NW location lies near section 15 block A-31 PSL survey. Texaco reports 293 barrels of 38 gravity oil with 2 percent water from perforations between 9155 and 9372 feet after acid treatment and 6250 gallons used. Gas oil ratio 748 to 1 and tubing pressure 125 pounds. The well sits 1994 feet from north and 1980 feet from east lines of section 36 block 9 University Lands. Pan American Petroleum reports No 1 AS Midland Farms as the third See OIL Page 8.
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Texaco Inc
J. D. Biles
Andrews County
Biles
Wichita-Albany
Tha
Andrews
Clear Fork
Texaco
Texas
University Lands
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Midland Farms
Speech Students Head to Lubbock for Hub of the Plains Tourney
Andrews speakers depart Friday for a two day tournament at Lubbock High School. Four Andrews debate teams compete in the event presenting regional entries and preparing for round qualifications.
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Lubbock
Lubbock High School
Andrews
Andrews Speech Team Captures Second in Sweepstakes
In the tournament Andrews speech team earned second place in sweepstakes for total points and also took runner up in the debate sweepstakes for overall debate points. Midland Lee won first in both divisions with teams including Ronnie Ragsdale David Hendrick Dennis Elam Ricky Laminack and Shelton Smith Martha DonCarlos in girls debate Alice Greaves Leta Campbell.
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Andrews
Midland Lee
Ronnie Ragsdale
David Hendrick
Dennis Elam
Ricky Laminack
Shelton Smith
Martha DonCarlos
Alice Greaves
Leta Campbell
High School Choir Announces Three Christmas Programs
Tom Adams lists a three program schedule for high school choirs. The A Cappella Choir performs Tuesday for the Downtown Lions with Bobby Dillard in Mary's Boy Child and Dottie Smith in Mary Wore Three Links of Chain, plus Little Drummer Boy at noon. The ensembles join Wednesday for a high school assembly and Thursday for a formal concert in the old high school auditorium.
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Tom Adams
Downtown Lions
Bobby Dillard
Mary
Dottie Smith
Gentle Mary
Moisture Adds to Andrews Weather Scene This Week
Early morning traces of moisture appeared on Thursday Friday and Saturday in Andrews. Temperatures remained steady with a weekly range shown by Northern Natural's forecast. The week features December dates with lows from 31 to 49 and highs from 58 to 74 across listed days.
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Andrews
Hospital Eyes Emergency Water Storage System
A hospital plans an emergency water storage system to meet regulatory needs and ensure supply reliability amid potential shortages. The project aims to bolster resilience for patient safety and operations during water disruptions.
Bud Duncan Seeks Andrews County Judge Post
Former Andrews mayor Bud Duncan announces candidacy for county judge subject to the Democratic primary next May. He pledges job growth and new industry, fairness in law enforcement, and open communication with residents. The item appears amid hospital board discussions on water pressure rates Medicare status and November operations and outcomes.
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L. H
Bud) Duncan
Andrews
Dunca
Andrews County
Shooting and wreck highlight police activity this week
Frank Charles Curry 24 was charged with discharging firearms in city limits after firing into an empty car. He pled guilty, fined 75 dollars, and released. A wreck Wednesday at 4 40 p m in the 100 block of NE Logsdon involved Shirley Wynn Gilliam and Bobby Lynn Arnold, with 150 dollars damage to each vehicle and no injuries. Captain Tipton led the investigation.
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Frank Charles Curry
NE. Logsdon
Shirley Wynn Gilliam
Ave B
Bobby Lynn Arnold
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Pat Winfield
Arthur Collins
Johnny Carter
Lake View Chiefs
San Angelo
First Baptist
Mustangs
Stockton Cats
Andrews Mustangs
Fort Stock
Hiram Hubert
Dewain Matthews
Bobby Smith
Walter Modgling
John Beilue
Mike Jones
Ricky Dale
Pecos
Bulletin
Coy Clay
Roy Bennett
H. T. Wilson
Hos- See
Captain Tipton
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