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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1962
Page
8
A reform-minded faction of women presses members of the House Ways and Means Committee as 1962 election year pressure grows. They condemn tax on appearance goods and urge action on bills passed last year but not enacted, recalling prior protests over a wartime tax on toilet preparations.
Senator Humphrey cautions against voluntary health plans fearing Medicare expansion and higher taxes. He notes opposition from Kennedy and argues Medicare would become universal, funded by Social Security, with mandatory coverage and rising costs.
Chester Barnett a 61 year old part time laborer and former cowboy died after an eight hour drinking session ended in a gunshot wound while seated in a cane chair in a ramshackle Southwest Ss. Prah home. The incident occurred Sunday night drawing police inquiry.
Community leaders and Dr. R. E. Johnson of Midland discussed establishing a health unit at a Chamber of Commerce gathering. A nuclear science symposium was attended by Master ob and Leon Jackson, science teacher. The column recalls historical data on heat waves and local events.
Atty Gen Will Wilson seeks more than 3.4 million dollars in penalties in the first state suit after crooked-hole probes in the East Texas Oil Field. Six wells allegedly led under others’ land. two plugged before inspectors checked straightness. Humble Oil sues operators. says crooked wells drained Humble’s oil.
Rolfe outlines how parental or guardian consent is required for minor medical treatment, with doctors acting in emergencies. Adults must consent themselves, and consent should be specific. Written consent helps prevent misunderstandings and protects both patient and physician. The State Bar of Texas note cautions legal advice varies by facts.
The column jokes about Washington senators from both sides and the mounting tensions over Fort Sumter, then shifts to local anecdotes about Liz Taylor, a doctor’s visit, and a country store tale. It ends with election talk and a drought lightening the political mood. The tone blends satire and small town life with references to Cal Coolidge and local characters.
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