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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
2
A Brooklyn storeowner sues New York City for 250000 claiming police negligence during the King assassination riots. He argues officials failed to protect property and that a precedent could raise insurance costs, taxes, and rates nationwide. The piece notes potential ripple effects for merchants, insurers, and taxpayers across the country.
Saturday night at the country store Florey Philosopher Bug Hookum voices worry over a new anti discrimination age law effective June 12 saying it may cause employers to overlook older workers. Ed Doolittle comments the law aims to curb unjust firings while local folks debate aging, retirement costs, and senior citizens’ role amid mixed views.
Mary Carpenter chronicles a busy Andrews week with rodeo parade horses a four night show and day camp at Florey Park. Girl Scouts and Brownies share meals ice drama and campcraft while local buses head to Carlsbad Caverns and school groups tour parks. The piece notes a horseback wedding trail ride upcoming tournaments and community gatherings as summer schedules unfold in the county.
Texas DPS outlines new rules requiring a motorcycle operator license upon license renewal. Applicants must pass vision, written, and driving tests with on and off street evaluations. Licenses may be motorcycle only or motorcycle plus, with age 21+ unrestricted after road tests.
Doyce D. Kolb of Andrews Junior High School is among 40 secondary history teachers chosen for a National Defense Education Act History Institute at Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia this summer. The program runs June 17 to August 2 and aims to improve subject knowledge while promoting creative teaching methods.
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