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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
8
A reflective editorial claims the President died yesterday at age eighteen, lamenting a nation unaware of the loss. It imagines an unreal history where he would have become president in 1988 and led humanity to peace, noting the dangers of overpraised schooling and cautious driving.
The piece argues that government employs over 5 million people, far more than private employers like Bell System, General Motors, and Metropolitan Life. It claims government revenues total about 80.8 billion while private firms top 12.5 billion, and states government spends 110 billion annually, about a third of all earnings.
The Odessa defeat of a four million dollar school bond and the Littlefield water and sewer issue sparks concern among officials. The piece argues poor public involvement and timing hurt votes and urges Andrews to begin planning and education early to avoid last minute opposition and burying costs.
The school dismisses at 2 30 Friday December 22 and resumes at 9 00 Wednesday January 2. A 1 00 Friday choral program for Junior High follows by homeroom party gift exchange. College students and local workers are highlighted among homecomings and holiday jobs.
Public notice style text giving publication details for the Andrews County News of Andrews Texas including publishers editors and staff. It outlines print schedule and postal service information as well as a disclaimer about corrections and advertising copy policy.
Gaza County farmers backed the national cotton marketing quota program by a 110 to 5 vote. With 525 cotton farms and about 1,000 eligible voters, turnout was small among Free voters as the region joined nationwide support for the program.
A collage of seasonal observations notes risky driving to avoid danger from weapons, wasteful spending during Christmas, and a reformer’s urge to compel behavior. It also mentions holiday thefts in the woods and girls slipping into films, painting a brisk, ironic holiday snapshot.
In Stanton the Martin County Chamber proposes a broader name to attract farmers and ranchers and extend activity beyond Stanton to countywide. The group aims to reflect expanded goals as construction proceeds at Pyote Air Force Station with about 200 officers and 30 civilians assigned and the radar facility set to become operational. Fort Stockton faces a housing shortage with few rental options as residents seek homes and TV setups.
Local notes praise Wink residents for generosity and civic pride while Pecos Enterprise highlights charity drives and Lions Club support. Editorials discuss Bill of Rights Day reflections and civil rights history. A Winkler County correspondent cites civic spirit amid regional commentary.
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