Space shot fever grips Houston as public swarms locals
In Houston during a space event crowds and media chatter dominate the scene. Astronauts White and McDivitt draw attention alongside NBC anchors Brinkley and Huntley. A light moment comes from a downtown street interview where a frazzled passerby asks for the nearest restroom.
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Oilers Strike Deal To Play At Rice Stadium
Houston Oilers sign a five year contract with Rice University to use Rice Stadium for home games, shifting from the planned dome at the Houston Sports Association site. Speculation grows that Judge Roy Hofheinz will pursue an NFL team for Houston as talks unfold.
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Houston Hermann Park Zoo praised for clean, engaging displays
The article extols Hermann Park Zoological Gardens near Houston Medical Center as superior to major city zoos. It highlights spacious, natural settings with most animals behind glass for odorless viewing, and a child friendly enclosure where tame animals mingle with visitors for eye to eye interaction.
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Threatening Clouds Bring Rain and Rodeo Alert in Andrews
Thunderclouds swept across Andrews Tuesday night dumping .6 inch of rain and marble sized hail. The storm, with high winds and a leading electrical bolt, caused crop damage in the northern county. C G Ponder reported three small tornado funnels, none reaching the ground, as officials issued severe weather alerts from 6 to 8:35 PM.
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Rites Held Tuesday For Wreck Victim Kaup
Funeral services for Raymond Charles Kaup 28 a former Andrews resident were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Singleton's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Boyce Brannan officiating. Interment followed in Andrews Cemetery. Kaup died Sunday at Dallas Methodist Hospital from injuries after his truck overturned 28 miles from Sonora Thursday night. He had lived in Christoval for 14 years and earlier in Andrews seven years. Kaup was a U S Army veteran and married to Mar Lee Kaup.
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Andrews Junior Rodeo set for three-night Western Week finale
More than 300 entries are received for Andrews Junior Rodeo closing Western Week with performances at 8 p m Thursday through Saturday. A 5 30 p m parade starts on S Main, proceeding to the courthouse and Pioneer Park for a post parade barbecue. Tickets cost 1 25. prizes total over 1500 with belts and a saddle.
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Enrollment At All Time Peak This Summer
Andrews High School reports a new summer enrollment record on the first day of the fifth annual session with 314 students. Drivers training leads with 200 participants, English 41, math 27, social studies 27, typing 13, and summer homemaking 11. Two daily sessions run 7:30 to 9:30 and 9:45 to 11:45, with a $15 class fee except homemaking. The six week term ends July 23.
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Annual City Play Starts For Youth Center Activities
The city initiates its summer recreation program with playground and youth center activities starting Monday. Red Cross swimming lessons run 1 to 5 p.m. at the city pool, with fees and required physicals. The first session spans until July 2, with subsequent sessions in July and August, and a women’s swimming period each Saturday.
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Deputy Sheriff Dee Langsford Improves at Hospital
Deputy Sheriff Dee Langsford, 60, improved to serious but not critical condition after surgery for a stomach ailment at Permian General Hospital. Langsford has 16 years with Andrews County law enforcement, eight as deputy here and eight as former Andrews chief of police.
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Bud) Gregory
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West Texas youths spark sand surfing craze on dune hills
Three Andrews teens lead a growing sand surfing trend in West Texas. Larry Pittman and Mike Mullens built tin boards then pine boards with Formica bottoms and carpet tops. Boards cost about 1.50 dollars, and firms sell ready built boards for 6.50 dollars. Surfing draws kids to Kermit and Monahans dunes for races and trials, with laughs about falls and no major injuries reported.
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