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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1957
Page
8
Civic groups fear national apathy to democracy and urge clergy to encourage voting. The editorial argues many eligible citizens do not vote, warns of war stakes if citizens stay idle, and stresses mental not military means to defend democracy.
The Texas Safety Association urges holiday travelers to reduce speed and avoid drinking while driving to cut the fatal toll. Officials ask the public to stay alert walkpad better, plan daytime travel, and support stricter penalties and policing to prevent accidents.
Grass Roots Opinion from RED CREEK HERALD argues railroads have been the nation’s backbone since the 1830s and must be saved. It notes rising operating costs and debt, supports addressing company revenue obstacles, and urges action to preserve rail transport.
The Andrews daily notes postponement of the John Dee Burks slayer trial in 109th District Court per Judge G C Olsen. It reports a community park master plan by Martin Lemmon and Merrell and junior Mustangs losing to Big Spring 64 33 in a Friday basketball game. UT professors will survey facilities for exceptional children Monday and Tuesday. Andrews Basketball Tournament pairings finalized by Coach Vernon Johnson. Five years ago the city won bond approval for waterworks sewer system. Television arrives with local towers and sets. Billy Spear, state high hurdles champion, featured in ILN December story. Odessa Andrews highway contract let ends uncertainty.
The Andrews County News lists staff including publisher Charles W. Roberts Sr editor James Roberts and news editor LaDoyce Lambert It notes corrections policy for errors and states the publisher’s limits on damages and advertising copy rights with rejection and editing rights.
A police radio incident recalls a dispatcher correcting a misheard description of clothing as tornado pants then toreador pants causing light humor among sheriff units. The piece also discusses a $4223 traffic bill and dire highway loss projections in a department warning on enforcement and personal responsibility.
The piece notes two Friday the 13ths in 1957 and predicts one in 1958, tracing superstitions to Freya and the crucifixion. It then reports a staggering $7.2556 billion 1957 U S traffic bill, the highest ever, with per person share based on 171.79 million citizens.
Senate leaders clash over scrapping the 40 hour week to fund ballistic missile sites. Lyndon Johns argues for missiles not private industry while Ralph Yarborough notes Vanguard test setbacks and Russia’s early failures. Gov Price Daniel advocates targeted state aid and local tax funding to support essential functions.
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