Andrews Faces: Flag Theft and Marker Vandalism Stir Community
Two Andrews residents report odd incidents this week. Mrs. Averyt’s memorial flag on her carport roof was stolen, while Nan Morrison’s Andrews Historical Association marker at Falken was damaged by gunfire. Local residents urge vigilance to protect heritage sites.
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Andrews
M. W
Gertrude
United States
Percy
Nan) Morrison
Andrews Historical Association
Falken
Nan
Andrews County
Down to Earth on America's Soul and Moral Renewal
A columnist questions whether affluence and war have dulled America's moral sense. The piece warns of denial and materialism, cites Viet Nam news and drug advertising, and calls for spiritual renewal led by families, religious ideals, and a recommitment to the soul of America.
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America
Americans
Vietnam
Jesus Christ
Carpenter
Galilee
Son of God
Scientific starvation and the case for space program survival
Robert Anderson of North American Rockwell argues that slashing space research would harm the nation. He cites budget priorities, leadership losses, and the need for a federal ready reserve of aerospace professionals as essential to a better future.
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Robert Anderson
North American Rockwell Corporation
U.S
U.S.S.R
France
Britain
Anderson
NASA
Cape Kennedy
United States
Florey Philosopher Publishes Mail Rate Angst
The Florey Philosopher notes a May postage hike up to 20 percent and a 142 percent rise over five years. Clem Webster questions how newspapers can survive sending news by mail and predicts publishers may pay readers to subscribe.
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Clem Webster
Clem
Missing Andrews resident Homer Wood remembered in town
The piece recalls Homer Wood a top Andrews figure with strong ties to the town and its sports culture. It notes his love for Andrews and his absence as a notable local loss while touching on teachers' relief at grading, students moving, and life in an oil based community.
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Dumas
Andrews
Texas A&i
May
University of Texas
Homer
Eastland
Bobby
Bobby Hutson
Yoakum
New School Year and Football Season Arrive Next August
The article notes August will bring a fresh school year with new studies for students and a new football season for the team, signaling a fresh start and ongoing activity in education.
Week starts with Andrews rodeo parade and rain plan
The Andrews area prepares for a forthcoming rodeo parade on Wednesday and the All Night Sing on June 19. Organizers warn heavy rain could prompt using singing groups as rain makers after two recent deluges. Page 3 Week.
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Andrews
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