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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
1
The column questions fair play in American politics and recalls 1960 Chicago voting tampering claims. It contrasts Watergate coverage with past election news and notes a summer recreation program scheduling mix ups at a local school.
Action in the Andrews National Little League Tournament was climbing toward the Saturday. Teams from several districts prepared for matchups and parade events as the schedule moved forward.
A city council special meeting approved a letter of intent to transfer Mustang Cable TV franchise rights from J. B. Bell to El Paso based Seacom Inc. Francis Caligan will serve as general manager with Earl Roberts as system manager. The change awaits city ordinance steps before completion. The new Seacom Mustang Cable TV aims to provide better service.
At a joint Andrews City Council and Andrews County Commissioners meeting City Manager Len Wilson said the State Highway Department is reviewing the North Main and Avenue 6 traffic light and a reinstallation may ease congestion. Jail costs and a shared landfill were discussed with a proposed 600 monthly city payment and a county role, plus possible single government for city and county, though incorporation blocks it. A land trade tied to a football field resurfacing and a city water station issue was debated, with county not interested in land for funds and paving splits eyed for further study.
The 2nd Annual Andrews Junior Rodeo Association event started Wednesday with a 4 PM parade and 5 PM barbecue. More than 350 entrants compete in four nightly performances at the county arena Thursday through Saturday, culminating in the Rodeo Queen crown. Red, white and blue rodeo tags adorn downtown storefronts, and Red Whatley of Crosbyton produces the show with youths from West Texas and eastern New Mexico. Advanced tickets for Top Sounds of Nashville are on sale at 3-2695.
Andrews County commissioners approved a two cent per gallon gasoline increase and hangar rent hikes from 12.50 to 20 and 25 to 40 monthly effective July 1, 1973, boosting annual rental income by 1,440. A golf course rate rise and school-use fees were discussed to aid budgeting while bids for paving materials were opened. Jones Brothers Dirt and Paving won at about 38,697.05.
Advanced ticket sales for the Top Sounds of Nashville gospel sing show steady growth with a three day push led by the chamber of commerce. Tickets available at the chamber office Piggly Wiggly Gibson’s Texas Electric and other local outlets with gates opening at Mustang Stadium for an 8 p.m. start.
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