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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
A provocative aphorism notes half the global population suffers unhappiness from lacking items that elsewhere create discontent. It frames material wants as a universal paradox and invites reflection on desire.
Andrews city and county officials consider using effluent from a new waste treatment plant to irrigate the golf course and nearby greens. They note the water should be of similar quality to current supply, with a tentative price of 8 cents per thousand gallons, and plan inspections of Alpine results before final decisions.
An informal briefing in the Andrews commissioners court room reviewed using treated effluent from the new waste treatment plant for golf course irrigation. Mayor Byford Sealy said substitution could conserve fresh water and save taxpayers money, with engineers outlining water quality from the system under construction.
Deputies stopped C. M. Brown and D. F. McKee on possession of marijuana in Andrews after a highway patrol warrant. McKee fled the courthouse but was chased for two and a half hours, ending near NW 4th and Ave, where he was recaptured. Bond set at 10000 each. Brown released on 3500 after bond reduction. McKee charged with escape.
In Andrews two women named Pam West on nearby streets received Christmas checks from the same mother. One recipient on 803 NE 5th called the other Pam West on 809 NW 5th, thinking a joke. both women learned the error and praised the honesty and good fortune of the mix-up.
The Andrews school board okayed a mid term start for a Title I language development unit in kindergartens and elementary schools. The program targets Spanish pupils with English deficiencies and slow learners needing individual help. The plan lists Glorieta and Underwood sites with staff including an aide and a resource teacher.
The school advisory committee met Monday night at the Administration Building and heard reports on traffic control drug awareness instructional resources and new individualized prescribed instruction. A Hawkins led committee studied traffic at the schools and recommended keeping traffic moving at San Andres with no passing signs in Devonian blocks. The city continues studying traffic patterns in junior high and Glorieta. Other action approved hiring present math teachers to fill vacancies by splitting an extra five salaries. Rev R E Owen opened with prayer and Dr Brian Gordon welcomed guests. Board approved bills cash balance budget and reviewed electric rates over four years.
Mary Carpenter recalls elderly residents at Andrews Nursing Home sharing memories of past Christmases. They remember scents, handmade decorations, early family celebrations, and the joy of first married Christmases and those with children. Page 12 eludes to further reflections.
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