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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1959
Page
2
Editorial argues the U S oil industry loses a billion dollars yearly on dry holes. Jno G Pew Sun Production VP cites costly failures and warns against tax incentives that press firms to drill more. Also notes state revenue from federal aid highway taxes and oil taxes.
Congressman Mills of Arkansas, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, announces a comprehensive study of the federal tax structure. The probe will begin with the income tax and consider broadening the base to allow real rate reductions, aiming for legislation in the next session. He argues high brackets deter investment and jobs, noting the 20 percent base and 91 percent top rate, and that relying on the rich is unsustainable.
Teen Patters notes warm days and pool fun while listing youths like Jerry Wilkerson Joe Burton Tootie Payne Alice Smith Terry McPherson John Gatlin Robert Burk Conrad Turner Jo Beth Payne Cuba Skages and Bill Martin all taking summer employment at ice houses drug stores and local businesses.
The item mentions Morris Pope praised for his painting work on a house. Mary Nell Holt and Mary Evelyn Gayle work on the Mustang Yearbook due in August, with optimism for a quality book. Sara Shipp is noted as missed around town, currently staying in Hobbs with her sister. Casual vignettes describe Ben Young with short hair, Mr. Bond with ink on his face, and Mr. Hollis hurried to open shop and studio before the Fourth of July.
Andrews reports a mild business boom with full apartments as families move in from Seminole. Drilling and exploration crews boost this revival, while a large rain brings relief to farmers. Texas Electric Service crews install new street lights as Lions Club volunteers clear debris. Local leaders named to state Home Demonstration Council. Senate candidate Bill Blakley campaigns stop in Andrews.
The Andrews County News publishes Sundays and Thursdays from 111 Northwest First Andrews Texas. The paper lists Charles W Roberts Sr as publisher James Roberts as editor Ed Payer as advertising manager. It states corrections policy and liability limits for errors and advertising copy, and reserves the right to edit or reject ads.
Welcome notices report numerous new residents arriving from Magnolia Arkansas Bastrop La Gary Indiana Midland Odessa Lamesa Big Spring Fort Worth Meridian Texas Garden City Kansas Iraan Carlsbad New Mexico Mantee Mississippi and more. Families list names ages and employers including Duram Drilling Superior Welding Posey Electric Ard Drilling Johnny Smith Motor Co Pipkin Oil Service Permian Mud Service Blue Pacific Drilling Pan American Co Cass-Fitts Electric Construction and others. They reside on NE and NW streets with listed houses and employers.
Smith Drug beat Wills Auto 11 to 5 as Emory Smith Bob Moore and Mike Compton scored for Smith Drug. Moore earned the win with ten strikeouts. Danner took the loss. Brownie and Carr-Sups also appeared, with multiple runs and defensive highlights across seven innings.
A local observer recalls volunteers serving sodas and snacks at a ball game in Andrews using proceeds to aid community projects. The concession work reflects a broader commitment by residents to public service and local improvement in the town.
A Denver City Press-Dixon editorial mirrors a Kansas Daily Courier warning against civic pessimism. It notes outsiders visiting Olney and other towns prompting decline by residents who deride local prospects, costing jobs and future investment. The piece cites Abraham Lincoln on pride in one’s own community.
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