Texas Tech poll finds parental alarm over teens drinking and smoking
A Texas Tech University survey of four demographic groups shows parents largely object to daughters smoking or drinking, with strong disapproval of marijuana and heroin. Fathers and mothers express stricter views for daughters than sons, and Black parents are most protective on tobacco and alcohol. The study notes some tolerance for beer and hard liquor in both genders and questions when surveys will address school performance.
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Texas Tech
Institute For Mass Communications Research
Texas Tech University
Institute
Out of Orbit on Hard Work as Medicine
A witty or sardonic observation notes that hard work can feel like a tonic yet many people avoid illness enough to test its remedy, suggesting a paradox between effort and health in daily life.
Car Runs Under Gravel Truck Near Andrews
Stanley G. Shelton of Odessa remained in critical condition at Permian General Hospital after his car slid under a gravel laden dump truck driven by Herbert E. Bullard of Odessa on Burma Road 16.6 miles southwest of Andrews. Shelton had skidded before a oncoming truck prevented passing. he was trapped with chest injuries and possible internal injuries. Buff Angel investigated the 4:15 p.m. crash during a light shower on Farm to Market Road 181.
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Burma Road
Stanley Shelton
Odessa
Buff Angel
Herbert Bullard
Stanley G. Shelton
Permian General Hospital
Andrews
Shelton
Herbert E. Bullard
Aviation Seminar Set for Local Pilots
A general aviation refresher seminar for local pilots is sponsored by Gerald McKaskill of Commercial State Bank Andrews and the Lubbock General Aviation District Office. From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the Andrews County Airport Terminal, FAA official Ray Raney coordinates the program on safety and flight environment with assistants from FAA offices in Albuquerque and Midland.
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Gerald McCaskill
Commercial State Bank
Andrews
Lubbock
Rain Dampens County After Showers
Wet conditions spread across the county from Monday into Tuesday with airport gauge readings of .65 inches and .10 inches nearby. Frankel City and east of town reports added .15 and .23 inches while north of town saw two crashes after showers near Seminole 7.3 miles north. A pickup driven by Jack McKelvey of Lubbock rolled in the median at 7 am and no injuries. a second crash involving Terry Montgomery of Andrews occurred 100 yards away after the 9 pm shower with the vehicle upside down in the median.
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Frankel City
Andrews
Seminole
Jack McKelvey
Lubbock
Terry Montegomery
Summer Invitational Track Meet Slated
The annual invitational summer track meet will be held here Saturday with teams from several towns. A bantam division for youngsters under nine is added. Field events start at 1 30 with multiple divisions, then preliminaries at 2 led by 70 yard hurdles and sprints, followed by finals at 6 with the 440 relay and more.
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Moody Conner
Bantons
Country Music Group Folds After Charity Donations
The Country Music Jamboree association officially disbanded this week and will donate remaining funds to charity. Doris Hadaway notes donations of 100 dollars to Satellite School 200 to Teresa Lawbaugh and 100 to muscular dystrophy. The group had not held a concert in three months. A new country western group began with a jamboree style show this month.
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Doris Hadaway
Teresa Lawbaugh
Fourth of July Events Planned
Plans for a big Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the local chamber include races games a beauty queen contest patriotic presentation and fireworks at the football field plus a street dance softball croquet and shuffleboard tournaments and a chamber contact for details.
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Chamber
Jal Youth Learns Of Concern of Two Cities
A 10 year old Jal boy Billy Emerson survived a severe liver injury after a fall and three operations. He received emergency care at Permian General and blood via mercy flight before long surgeries at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Doctors Dr. Brian Gordon and Dr. John Dampeer removed part of the liver and implanted a bypass tube. The boy’s return home was marked by prayers and community support from Jal and Andrews.
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Billy Emerson
Jal
Andrews
Youth Center Dance Saturday Night With Passover Band
A dance for high school and college age youths is set at the Youth Center Saturday night starting at 8 p.m. The Passover from Lubbock will provide music. Tickets cost 1.50.
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Youth Center
Lubbock
Firemen pull prank during West Texas wind damage
A freak incident in a drive-in area saw a water tank topple over a fence from Forrest Lumber yard after a whirl wind. Firemen involved filled the tank with water and foam, then reported the accident to City Hall while two youths played in the foam.
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Buddy
Forrest Lumber Company
Will Wal
Drop
Raymond Sharbutt
City Hall
Sharbutt
Lisa Ann
Lauri Kay Waldrop
Papa
All Night Sing Plans For Andrews Gospel Event
Plans for the fifth annual Andrews Gospel All Night Sing proceed this week for June 24 at the high school auditorium. James Blackwood of the Blackwood Singers will serve as master of ceremonies and lead a talent search. The program draws large crowds from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico each June.
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Andrews
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