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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1965
Page
1
Political payoff over 14 B repeal shapes labor debate
A lengthy editorial argues that repealing Section 14 B of Taft Hartley is a political payoff for labor and would curb workers rights in 19 states with right to work laws. It notes Johnson's push and cites Life Magazine on minimal economic impact, urging respect for state open shop experiments and civil rights as separate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Congress
Texas
Harry Truman
Washington
Life Magazine
Andrews forms Industrial Foundation to boost local economy
A 12 member board led by Eddie Watson formed the Andrews Industrial Foundation Inc to act as a private community bank for industrial development. The group will file for nonprofit status next week and may approve loans to deserving businesses while working with the chamber. Two directors will be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Sec. of State
Andrews Industrial Foundation, Inc
Chamber
Bob Barber
Jimmy Wilkins
Z. A. Hutcheson
Eddie Watson
Charlie Carruth
Johnny Smith
Frank Elkins
James Roberts
Guy McGill
Gerald McCaskill
Ira Lee Brannan
A Foundation
Industrial Contacts
Rial
Watson
Track Meet Set Here Saturday
More than 300 boys are expected to compete in the sixth annual Andrews Recreational Track and Field meet at Mustang Stadium. Preliminaries begin at 2 p.m. finals at 7 p.m. Teams from Pampa Lubbock Abilene San Angelo Odessa Carney Jal Monahans Midland and Andrews compete in four age divisions. Sponsor is the school's summer sports program directed by Coach Max Goldsmith. An exhibition event may be scheduled and Mark King of Midland may pole vault. King placed second in the Southwest Conference and fourth in the National Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Mustang Stadium
Pampa
Lubbock
Abilene
San Angelo
Odessa
Carney
Jal
Monahans
Midland
Max Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Mark King
King
National Federation
Blood Insurance Plan Seeks Donors in Andrews
Southwest Blood Bank technicians will be in Andrews on June 23 to draw blood by appointment at Permian General Hospital. The plan covers one pint for a family of four under 19 and accepts premiums for those unable to donate. Donor age 18 to 60. weights and health rules apply. no physical exams required. local Women’s Auxiliary sponsors the program with no financial gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Blood Bank
Andrews
Permian General Hospital
William Burt
Burt
Women’s Auxiliary
Paul R. Roberts
Bond Issue Proposed To School Trustees Tuesday
A tentative 682000 bond issue to finance a two year building program for the Andrews school system was presented to the board of trustees. Olshan Demolishing Co of Houston won the Devonian Elementary School demolition bid. work to start early July and finish in 65 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews School
Sys
Olshan Demolishing Co. of
Houston
Devonian
Olshan
Robert Montgomery
Doctor Montgomery
Jack Lemmon
Lemmon
Supt. T. A. Roach
Teen Be thel Choir To Sing At Grace Baptist Church
The Grace Baptist Church youth department hosts the Be thel Baptist 40 voice Teenage Choir of Arlington at 7:30 p.m. The Bethel Messengers mens trio and other teen groups perform. Director Bobby Caviness leads the choir and ensembles. Rev. George Golden will speak. Visitors receive dinner and breakfast before a day trip to Carlsbad Caverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist
Arlington
Bethel Messengers
Bobby Caviness
George Golden
Carlsbad Caverns
Boyce Brannan
All Andrews
Two Brothers Seriously Injured In Bicycle Collision
Randy Wayne Allen five and Howard Ray Allen Jr eight were riding double on a bicycle when they collided with a car at NE Ave H. Both boys, children of Howard Ray Allen Sr, were taken to Permian General Hospital in satisfactory condition. Randy suffered several serious injuries including a concussion pelvis fracture and leg fracture. Howard Jr had multiple fractures of the pelvis and left leg a mild concussion a severe thigh laceration and an elbow contusion. The car driver was Sandra Brooks Taff of 633 Rice Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NE Ave. H
Randy Wayne Allen
Howard Ray Allen Jr
Permian General Hospital
Howard Ray Allen Sr
911
Randy
Howard Jr
Ave. H
Sandra Brooks Taff
Rice Drive
Tax men approve county budget at public hearing
County Judge Roy Bennett presented the 1965-66 budget totaling 1 476 000 dollars to about 30 tax representatives at the annual public hearing and equalization board meeting. The plan relies on 1 216 000 dollars from ad valorem taxes with 260 000 from licenses and office fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Company
Roy Bennett
Bennett
Guy Proctor
Humble
Dwayne Jones
Commissioners Court
Boys State Thrills as I Learn State Government
A student recalls a week at Boys State in Austin, detailing newfound understanding of state government and a memorable House of Representatives experience. The diary notes early rising for calisthenics and admiration for the Capitol chamber, with a hint of continued coverage on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys State
Austin
House of Representatives
House
Capitol
Nelson
County Chamber Resolution Praises Community Support
Fred Courtney of the local chamber presented county commissioners with a resolution adopted by the chamber board. It commends the group for aiding the Billionth Barrel of Oil Celebration in Andrews May 24 25 and for helping with a 1500 plus barbecue and other community projects including sand dig and the paint up fix up clean up campaign. The resolution was signed by Courtney and chamber manager Web Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Courtney
Chamber of Commerce
County Commissioners Court
Chamber
Courtney
Andrews
Chamber Board
Web Sharp
Kin Escape Flood in West Texas Town of Sanderson
Residents rush to safety as Sanderson floods force families from homes at 4 a.m. Grandparents Sotera Garcia 116 and Juan Garcia 99 evacuated by relatives amid destroyed belongings. Kinfolk gather at the elementary school for shelter and news of relatives' safety surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Sanderson
Luz Ponce
Grandfather Garcia
Ponce
Accidents End Perfect Record In Andrews Saturday
Three traffic accidents in Andrews during June ended the city’s 11 day stretch without a mishap. Police say enforcement helped reduce incidents. No serious injuries. First crash at South Main and Ave C involved Wanza Oneal and Mary Lee with $125 and $100 damages respectively. Mary Lee cited for failure to grant right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
James Clark
Citizens Traffic Commission
City Council
South Main and
Ave. C
Wanza Oneal
Mary Lee
SE 2Nd
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Willie Rodriguez
Oneal
Main
Coleman
Ogle Auto
Morris Brown
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