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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1958
Page
2
This editorial argues that retailing is sensitive to economic change and that prosperity cannot last forever. It quotes a major department store head who warns against believing government can fully regulate markets and that attempts like price controls typically create more problems, urging caution to avoid panic.
The year is designated National Recreation Month with Youth Fitness Week observed by decree of President Eisenhower. He urged Americans to use leisure time for physical and intellectual benefits to strengthen national health and community recreation options.
Readers urge a formal plan to upgrade Andrews youth and community recreation. They call for a National Recreation Association survey, coordinated by civic clubs, the chamber, the park and recreation committee, and Woodward, to map needs and guide city support.
Rep George Mahon, chairman of the House Military Appropriations subcommittee, says hundreds of millions in last year's defense funds were unused and shifted to the 1959 budget. He notes excessive financing, space age programs lacking requests, and duplicated military supply programs that a Pentagon reorganization could curb.
A teen recounts leading songs at Baptist Vacation Bible School for 6 to 7 year olds while sharing notes on peers Polly Satterwhite Emerson and a Spanish speaking boy in the class. The tale includes moving noon plans and a measles moment, with the narrator improvising when unsure of lyrics.
The Andrews County News publishes Sundays and Thursdays at 111 Northwest First Andrews Texas. Entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. Charles W Roberts Sr publisher James Roberts editor Ed Payer news editor. Advertising manager LaDoyce Lambert. The publisher disclaims liability for errors beyond correcting in the next issue and may reject any advertising.
A reader lists teens helping at Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian Bible Schools. The entry shifts to a car blinker mishap as Bobby and the writer attempt a repair, causing horn honks and steering wheel scraping before dad plans a garage fix.
A brief notice promotes the Tax Guide for Small Business Publication No 334 available from the U S Government Printing Office for 35 cents. The sample outlines advice on federal tax laws, elections for income timing and deduction choices, excise taxes, and tax treatment differences for corporations partnerships and sole proprietorships. It stresses knowing when to pay taxes or not.
William C. Shelton, apprentice petty officer first class in the US Navy, son of Mr and Mrs W H Shelton of 211 NW 17th Andrews, graduated May 23 from Recruit Training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. The selection reflects aptitude and leadership shown among seaman recruits.
Jerald H. Reid son of Cecil O. Reid and Morrison L. Donaghe son of Frank Donaghe completed nine weeks of boot camp at the Naval Training Center San Diego. Their graduation May 23 featured a full dress parade and a review before officials and dignitaries.
An eight year old boy testifies about his offense in a juvenile court. Police officers and a judge explain the gravity of the crime and emphasize learning from mistakes. Parents show support as the boy begins a path toward rehabilitation and responsibility.
U S Senator Ralph Yarborough pledged an all out fight to stop excessive diplomacy and urged Americans to take initiative in understanding other nations. The Abilene Jaycees urged Congress to act on regulating foreign oil and petroleum imports.
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