World full of people earning well yet living poorly
An observation notes many individuals achieve wealth but endure low quality of life. It contrasts financial success with personal well being, suggesting wealth does not guarantee happiness.
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
1
An observation notes many individuals achieve wealth but endure low quality of life. It contrasts financial success with personal well being, suggesting wealth does not guarantee happiness.
In the energy crisis era oil executives are seen as villains, while veteran observers recall a past where production superintendents led with rough discipline yet generous care. The piece contrasts old line superintendents with today’s corporate leaders, noting how employee welfare and loyalties shaped Camp life across West Texas oil fields.
The county commissioners court approved a change to weekday working hours from morning start to 6 pm to conserve energy. The policy takes effect January 7, 1973 with daylight saving time. County Judge Roy Bennett proposed energy cutting measures and a final draft will be prepared soon as action spreads to other local authorities.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday for Mrs. Kenneth Bales 43 deputy county clerk who died suddenly Tuesday in Permian General Hospital. Autopsy results pending. Surviving are husband three sons a daughter and other relatives. Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery.
Ann Nixon fell from a horse in the alley between NW 6th and Tth streets Saturday. She was taken to Permian General Hospital by ambulance for injuries. Ann suffered a concussion and was listed in serious condition Monday, then reported improved.
Jane Hansen Rentschler, 40, was hospitalized after her 1973 Pontiac collided with a parked 1972 Ford on Mustang Drive. She suffered a broken left arm and leg injuries, was placed in intensive care then moved to regular observation. Police cited negligent collision in the incident reported Saturday night.
A Christmas music special will be held tonight in the junior high school auditorium at 7 30 p.m. Performers include the Soul Searchers The Cruse Family and the Brooks Singers. Admission is 175 for adults and 1 for students.
In the first district outing the Mustangs lost 61 58 at Pecos with three points, two overtimes and two technical fouls. John Turnage led with 26 points, Ronny Pearson added 12, Charlie Gregg 10 as Pecos outboarded and edged the Mustangs in a tense game.
The next issue will cover Sunday and Thursday editions with no Thursday Dec 27 publication. The combined edition lets staff enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Regular publication resumes Sunday Dec 30.
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