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Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1961

Page

8

Classroom shell game in fight over federal aid to education

Editorial argues against federal aid to education citing declining enrollments and rising costs. It notes projected enrollment drops by 1970, potential classroom surplus, and criticizes the push for a national standard curriculum while warning of a powerful federal education bureaucracy.

Tax Foundation, Inc Ralph de Toledano National Review de Toledano U. S. Office of Education U. S Soviet Union

Grass roots opinion from a Texas and national press roundup

A Pecos Independent feature questions the claim that one third of above average youth avoid college and argues many capable individuals pursue trades or marriage instead. Other papers comment on church and science clergy concerns, calls to save the republic, and a tax burden breakdown showing work hours needed to pay taxes.

Pecos Texas Tuckerton N. J

Denver City approves park development on city land

Denver City council permitted development of about 40 acres of a 160 acre city tract north of the Humble addition for a city park after receiving preliminary plans from Denver City Jaycees. The area includes Pony and Little League parks, a go kart track, and a shooting range.

Denver City Humble Addition Denver

Tiny Warden nets first hole in one at local club

After 30 years in Andrews, L. A. Tiny Warden hit a hole in one during a Friday round at the country club. His foursome included George McFall Bill Smartt and L A McCollum. In Andrews County United Days formed Wednesday to oppose liquor sales ahead of the July 9 local option election, about 50 attending elected J W McKinney pastor of First Christian Church president. Mrs S H Ray aged 67 became a Pecos citizen newly sworn in.

L. A George McFall Bill Smartt L. A. McCollum Andrews County J. W. McKinney The First Christian Church

Two Filings for Mayor as Local Candidates Enter Race

Dr S Dale Brewer chiropractor and Joseph Young radio station manager filed for mayor late yesterday. Lions Club members travel plans include Woolam heading to Miami and Carruth and James Robert couples flights to the convention. Barns and other Lions prepare to depart next Tuesday. A Texas resident for 56 years remains noted in the piece.

M. O. Woolam Miami Florida Charlie Carruth James Robert Robert Barns Evening Lions Texas

Andrews County News Publisher and Staff Credits

The Andrews County News in Andrews Texas lists Charles Roberts Sr publisher Ames Roberts editor Boyce Lambert news editor Howell Advertising Mgr and staff. The paper notes editorial responsibility and error correction policy with standard disclaimer on liability and space coverage.

Andrews Texas Andrews County News Northwest Harles Roberts Ames Roberts Boyce Lambert Howell Advertising Fisher Mabie Cary Saver Tsing

West Texas towns faced water shortages in ten years ago period

Ten years ago Andrews joined West Texas cities in drought conditions. Odessa declared a water shortage while Midland Colorado City Big Spring and others faced dwindling supplies. Mayors cut lawn watering and asked reductions in park irrigation and daylight watering bans.

Andrews West Texas Odessa Midland Colorado City Big Spring Calicre

Local Rodeo Set With Calf Roping Events This Saturday

Twenty years ago H M Heath recovers from a heart attack and expects to be mobile soon. The Big Rodeo will be held at the rodeo grounds Saturday afternoon with Brahma calf purchases for calf roping. A large crowd is anticipated and keen riding and tossing may occur. Rehearsals feature college cast members including James Roberts Tubby Potts Wally Montgomery Bob Preston Caral H M Smith Judy Tilden Roberta Blair and Miss Doolittle as treasurer with Fannie Mathews noted for strong acting.

H. M. Heath Miss Erickson James Miss Doolittle Bob Bruce Wally Montgomey Fannie Mathews

Foreseeability in Law: Negligence and Liability Principles

The State Bar of Texas notes legal principles about selling dangerous goods and foreseeability. It explains that a gas station selling gasoline in an open bucket may be negligent if it leads to a later crime or harm. It also covers cases of unauthorized access to weapons and unanticipated criminal acts.

John Jones Jones State Bar of Texas

Exposition of Music Theme for 1961 State Fair of Texas

The 1961 State Fair of Texas will feature an Exposition of Music theme from Oct. 22 with classical to jazz events. High school, college and university bands, orchestras and choruses are invited to perform, and a nightly illuminated parade will showcase the musical theme across about 200 miles.

Exposition of Music Texas Texas Music Educators Association Cotton Bowl East Texas State Fair Music Hall Sousas Liberatis James H. Stewart Stewart

Summit talk and missiles top rural letter to editor

Uncle Flud laments Summit talks with Russia and urges missiles on three shifts. He recalls 1933 recognition and 51 of 53 broken treaties, cites Hoover on Stalin, and predicts no progress at the table. He mentions China at the UN, Zoomite sect plans for 1962, and a move to Rockport for underground life.

Zeke Grubb Zeke Russia Bug Hookum Herbert Hoover Stalin Kennedy Clem Webster

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