This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1966
Page
10
Editorial warns that modern agriculture must curb crop losses from weeds insects and plant diseases to prevent food shortages. Citing Elvin C Stakman the piece argues pesticides have driven progress and criticizes unfounded attacks on chemical controls as harming mankind's welfare.
A November ballot call to action urges every eligible voter to gather information and discuss issues and candidates. It emphasizes public affairs, informed electorate, and civic duty shaping war or peace, authority or freedom, and national solvency.
Beaverton Oregon superintendent cites Title I rules as unreasonable forcing libraries to inventory every book. Beaverton School Board backs the complaint warning federal funding could erode local control as bureaucrats press for more funds and authority.
Houston firm bids low on Devonian schools demolition. Civic leaders advance an Andrews industrial foundation with board members listed. Flood relief found relatives safe in Sanderson with no accidents, then three in three hours. Youth Center adopts five night a week schedule. Lubbock Coliseum opens with Hollywood review headlined by Jane Powell. Sheriff and county races feature Suggs Cumbie Etter Carter Philips. precinct 1 and 3 commissioners run. District attorney Ramsey and county attorney candidates include Austin Guillet. State race contenders include Roberts Noble Cobb Smith Corbin. Pony league leaders Tucker Smith. Drifting Sands ends with a proverb about group of girls.
The Andrews County News is published Sundays and Thursdays at 111 Northwest First Andrews Texas 79714. James Roberts is editor publisher with Mrs C W Roberts Sr business manager J C Howell advertising manager. The paper issues corrections upon notification and limits liability to the space purchased for errors.
Mary Carpenter reports in Andrews on a busy week with Day Camp at Florey Park where 140 girls learned cooking and camping skills. The junior rodeo drew strong entrants but low local attendance and gate revenue. A large summer track meet drew hundreds of youths despite hot and rainy conditions. County records show Medicare approval and park purchases as the county plans new southwest Andrews park by 13th Street.
Mrs. Elsie Short of Texas A M University urges defensive driving on trips and daily tasks. She notes driver error underlies about four of five fatal crashes and stresses responsibility, seat belt use, and helping others improve driving skills through programs and local clubs.
Uncle Flud critiques fast moving cars and slick ads while praising engineers, then laments Washington’s handling of the post office. He cites figures for 74.3 and 77.7 billion pieces of mail, daily NY to LA mail traffic, and a 40 day safety campaign, urging better management and fewer junk mails.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.