Vexillology at the UN and its 126 flag routine
The piece explains vexillology as flag science, notes 126 UN flags plus the UN flag, and mentions 8 guards taking half an hour to raise them daily. It recounts the 1946 start with 51 flags, Equatorial Guinea joining, and jokes about flag etiquette and half mast practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
New York
World Organization
Congo
Rhodesia
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Analyzing Farm Subsidies Through Table 3H
The 1968 Farm Income Situation piece critiques Table 3H showing 1929 farm net cash income at 597 and 1967 at 3389 dollars per farm. It highlights subsidies, redistribution, and population changes from 6.5 million farms in 1929 to 3.15 million in 1967, arguing Old Math disguises real income. It asserts subsidies mask profits and questions subsidy effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Freeman
John J. Williams
Delaware
U.S
Andrews Year Ago Recap Highlights Local Wins Losses
Yesteryears in Andrews recalls a school damages settlement of 142500 for the high school. Road work planned by the Texas Highway department to improve the Andrews to Lamesa route. Bethel Baptist Church fire incidents. Chamber of Commerce directors elected for three year terms: Gerald McCaskill Claude Mitchell Dr B D Sanders Jack Smartt. For the high school choral department an acoustic bid was sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Lamesa
Andrews
Bethel Baptist Chruch
Gerald McCaskill
Claude Mitchell
B. D. Sanders
Jack Smartt
Chamber of Commerce
Lean Parish
Angel
Glen Nolans
John Stubb
Byford Sealy
Raymond Bristow
Howard Smith
TMA
Tri-County
J. L
D. L. Dorland
G. W. Blanchard
Sonora
Mexico
Andrews County News publisher notes corrections policy
The Andrews County News states it will correct erroneous reflections upon request and will publish corrections in the next issue. It disclaims responsibility for copy omissions or typographical errors beyond the space paid, and reserves the right to edit or reject advertising copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews County News
Largest Texas Christmas tree lights up Zilker Park spectacle
The 165 foot high Texas size Christmas tree towers over Town Lake in Austin with 3,500 multicolored bulbs and 82 500 watts, drawing thousands of motorists to the display. Gov elect Preston Smith fills key staff roles and outlines prison and administration plans as state appointments surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilker Park
Town Lake
Austin
Preston Smith
Smith
Vernon A. McGee
Legislative Budget Board
Robert D
Bob) Bullock
Hillsboro
Probation and Parole
Lubbock
Connally
Joe D. Carter
Texas Water Rights Commission
Price Daniel
Carter
Amarillo
Leon P. Gilvin
Will Odom
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Odom
Gilvin
Heino Staffel Jr
Grady C. Clark Jr
Corpus Christi
Garwood Gerdes
Giddings
State Seed and Plant Board
Sabine River Authority
J. L. Payne
Hemphill
E. A. Meek
Newton
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Texas
Northwest First
James Roberts
State Capitol News
Larry Teaver Jr
Martin Dies Jr
Dies
Harold K. Dudley
Jerry Halli
James P. Oliver
John Connally
Texas Employment Commission
Hereford
Black
Summerfield
Palmer County
Cattle Town, Inc
Perryton
THE
Sunday Herald
Kermit
Jerry Rosen
Kermit Sewing Industries, Inc
Monahans Highway
Winkler County News
Denver City
Wayne Carter
San Angelo
Hobbs
Tatum
Denver City Press
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Attorney General
Arkansas
Atty
Gen
Crawford
Martin
Harlingen Housing Auth
Ority
State Land Board
State Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
City of Houston
Houston Endowment, Inc
Gulf and Westerdustries, Inc
Sin Oil Corporation
Sinclair Stock
Court of Crin Appeals
Supreme Court
This
Merle
Norman
Devine
Penny Fick
VOGUE
Merle Norman
Bettye Lacy Or
Jean Evans
Bank
Commercial
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