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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
2
The notice shows subscription rates within and outside County for one year and states the paper is published weekly on Friday in Andrews Texas. It also notes second class mail status granted November 15, 1934 and promises corrections if any reflection harms character or reputation of any person or firm.
Rumors in Andrews about a Continental Oil Company district office lead the Brownfield chamber to investigate. The chain of events began with a overheard remark at a campfire banquet and a corrective outreach from Brownfield leaders highlighting Andrews and Seminole as possible sites before a final decision shifted direction.
The speaker argues Brown field lacks a Continental district office and a dynamic chamber of commerce, suggesting excuses used by merchants and questioning why Continental chose not to disclose plans.
A wry remark on persistence and appeal suggests a constant noisy lure fails to attract attention or secure results. The idea contrasts activity with effectiveness, implying timing and value matter more than constant noise.
A proposed Senate measure in Austin imposes a 25 to 100 dollar fine on dog owners when a dog bites a person during daytime hours 8 AM to 6 PM unless the dog lives in a town under 50 000 population. Dogs in smaller towns face no daytime biting ban.
Canyon News questions William O Dwyers fitness as New York City mayor amid alleged shady background while noting partisan reactions to his leadership. The piece criticizes presidential appointees and warns against uncritical support.
The San Angelo Citizen argues the Reconstruction Finance Corporation shows government banks drift and inflation risk. It questions why the government should be in lending and urges broader public consideration of the policy and political influences at play.
The Collier's piece profiles George Parr and South Texas politics, notes Lyndon Johnson’s narrow senate win and late correction, and details a new Texas law expanding attorney general powers, tightening election procedures, banning or permitting cross filing, and raising campaign disclosure and polling rules.
A compilation of local notes reports Parr's remark that politics is a year round game and he plans to stay in leadership for a long time. The piece also records several births and medical updates, including a son named Wilson Charles born June 1 and a daughter Julie Katherine to Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Millican. Polly Jo Adams had minor surgery. Alvie Watkins announce birth of son Michael Alvie born June 4.
Mrs. I. C. Millican underwent major surgery Friday. Beverly Hoffman and Charles Smith were admitted Friday. R. C. Slack of the Phillips camp was admitted Saturday. Frankie Gene and Patsy Sawyer were admitted Saturday for minor surgery. Herrington Ward was dismissed Sunday. Mrs. Alvie Watkins underwent major surgery Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hamilton
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