REA Criticism Sparks Texas Power Charge Debate
In a column style critique, the writer denounces the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for alleging private Texas electric firms overcharged customers to the tune of 511.3 million over seven years. The piece defends private enterprise and laments tax-subsidized REA while calling for accountability and continued private power operations.
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Rural Electric Cooperative Association
REA Group
Texas
Anzio
Lobbying Association of
REA
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Texas Electric Service
Congress
America
Treasury
TESCO
Andrews
Laeawipe
Ponies Surge Past Brownfield 95-60 in nonconference win
Andrews Mustangs defeated Brownfield 95 to 60 behind a 29 point effort from David Burgen and a 30 point second half. Co captain Sherry Langston led the crowd as Tonkin crowned queen. The Mustangs improve with district play upcoming against Kermit and Friday at Mustang Gym.
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Andrews Mustangs
Brownfield
Mustangs
Seminole
Andrews
Indias
Kermit
Niel Laminack
Mustang
Yellowjackets
Tommy Tonkin
Sherry Langston
Miss Langston
Judy Coleman
Chris Jones
Laminack
David Burgen
Nets
Cub
Barry McPherson
Buzz Timmons
Newly Designed Tags On Sale Here In Andrews County
Andrews County tax office introduces 1965 license plates with three letter prefixes and larger numerals to handle rising vehicle registrations. Tags went on sale Monday with April 1 as purchase deadline. receipts titles and payment required. Black letters on white, price varies by vehicle weight. seven prefix ranges listed for passenger cars plus tags for commercial and farm vehicles.
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Andrews County
Floyd Peacock
Texas
Peacock
Texas Police
Poll Tax Revenue Falls in Andrews County 1965
Final 1965 poll tax report by Floyd Peacock shows Andrews County sold 2,485 taxes, down from 4,710 in 1964. Receipts issued total 2,083 with 402 exemptions. decline tied to off election year. Only municipal ballots appear on the ballot.
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Andrews County
Floyd Peacock
Andrews
Building Permits Down Last Month in Andrews
City officials reported January permits totaled 12,450 with one new residence for B. K. Hice at 613 West Broadway and five additions totaling 6,450. This compares to December's 56,725, marking a decrease of 44,270.
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Andrews
B. K. Hice
West Broadway
Foster family sought for 1965 66 exchange student
The local American Field Service chapter seeks a foster family for a foreign exchange student for the 1965 66 year with a Feb 15 application deadline. Ken Wilson says funds must be raised, with $750 expected from the school and community plus $150 from each high school class.
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The
American Field Service
Wilson
County Accepts Low Auto Bids From Andrews Dealers
Andrews County commissioners accepted the low bids for three sheriff patrol vehicles. Johnny Smith Motor Co. won all three bids totaling 1 660 dollars for a 1965 Mercury and 3 922 dollars for two 1965 Fords. Trade-ins involve 1963 Oldsmobile and 1963 Chevrolet. a third vehicle had been wrecked. County Attorney Henry Guillet attends a county and district attorneys conference in Austin through Sunday. expenses approved.
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Andrews County
Sheriff's Department
Johnny Smith Motor Co
Commissioners Court
Noble Oldsmobile
Wheeler Buick
M-M Chevrolet
Andrews Auto
Henry Guillet
Austin
Teachers Prepare Holiday Friday Workshop and Curriculum Guides
Teachers plan a Friday holiday from classes while Dr. Milo Blecha, University of Arizona science professor, consults with science teachers. He will visit classrooms Thursday and hold a Friday conference at the high school for secondary science teachers. elementary teachers receive counseling in the afternoon.
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Robert Montgomery
Milo Blecha
University of Arizona
Blecha
Texas State Teachers Association
Odessa
Closer Ties Is Retailer Hope
The retail committee outlines a 1965 plan to foster customer merchant ties in Andrews. Key goals include a Billionth Barrel of Oil promotion in May, a Friendliest Employee Contest, monthly retail supper programs, and a retail promotion calendar to publicize dates. The effort relies on newspaper and radio outreach to boost Andrews profiles nationwide.
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Chamber of Commerce
Maurice Simmons
Andrews
Simmons
United States
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Hiram Hubert
Earl Scott
Steve Reed
Buddy Turner
Mike Turner
Ronnie Hawthorne
Richard Emmons
Dwayne Matthews
Arthur Collins
Pat Winfield
Andrews Brownfield
Sherry Langsian
Ken Wilson
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