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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
8
The piece argues wildcat oil drilling yields few profits. It cites a 17 state study showing under 2 percent of new field wildcats are profitable, with only 1 in 60 reaching that threshold. It notes last year’s dry holes cost producers $820 million and credits Congress with depletion allowances to sustain exploration.
President Walter W. Straley of Pacific Telephone Northwest told a Portland Rotary Kiwanis audience that the white hot flame of American commerce can guide the world but requires outspoken leadership. He warns bashful businessmen fail to influence broader problems and risk losing public standing.
A policy committee led by Senator Styles Bridges presents eight years of school data from 1952-53 to 1960-61. Pupil numbers rose 35 percent while staff grew 45 percent, teachers' salaries up 52 percent, and 507,500 classrooms built, signaling progress and arguing against more federal encroachment.
The dispatch notes past federal gas tax increases for the Korean War funding. It recalls 2 cent, 3 cent, and 4 cent temporary rises, and contrasts with current combined state and federal taxes over ten cents per gallon, calling the term painless penny misleading.
The Andrews County News publishes Sundays and Thursdays at 111 Northwest First Andrews Texas with staff including Charles W. Roberts Sr publisher James Roberts editor Ladoyce Lambert news editor J C Howell advertising Mgr Harold Burns shop foreman. The policy states corrections on errors and limits liability for copy omissions and advertising. right to reject advertising copy.
A catalog of modern words from jet propulsion to bikini highlights how language shifts warps and expands in daily life. The piece lists terms like credit card drive-in intercom and top-drawer reflecting postwar attitudes and cultural changes.
Ten years ago teachers salaries averaged 3126 dollars. now 5389 dollars, a 72.4 percent rise. State school expenditures grew from 6.5 to 16.4 billion. The 1970 forecast of 24 billion remains achievable as local authorities issue bonds at favorable rates.
Seminole-The honeymoon ends as oil industry and Gaines County clash over 1961 oil property valuations. Industry denies county figures after booming gains from new wells, signaling a recession-era tug of war.
In Austin many delegations backed women's rights measures with support from groups like the Business and Professional Women's clubs. The bills gained traction in both houses but were pushed aside as hundreds of other measures on loan sharks taxes and appropriations dominated debate. Gov Daniel faces a May 26 deadline to address taxes with the Democrats executive committee.
A humorous item notes rear view mirrors on shopping carts would curb slacks. The forecast mentions a sunny morning followed by a storm before quitting time. An optimist is seen as expecting a pessimist to have a cheery outlook.
The article urges small business owners to ask for referrals to obtain new customers. It emphasizes direct personal approach, incentive plans, and referral cards, noting that printed cards, customer recommendations, and classified ads can boost leads. Success hinges on asking and consistent effort.
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