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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1969
Page
2
The article rails at litterbugs who dump beer cans and bottles from speeding cars and abandon trash at campsites. It cites harsher laws, warns of fines up to 500 dollars, and predicts rising litter with 900 million 12 ounce containers produced by 1982 and worse by 1985 if unchecked.
The speaker argues taxpayers should judge leaders by restraint on spending and inflation, not local pork. George H. Mahon stresses that curbing inflation requires shared effort from business, labor, and citizens, warning that unwillingness to sacrifice leads to fiscal erosion and a case for the sheriff.
The store operator notes a surge of campers passing by this spring, saying rolling houses now outnumber families with children. He recalls a winter when trailer traffic was dense and predicts retirees are driving continued demand as schools resume.
A storekeeper recalls a family of travel trailer campers moving about in a bus like unit. The driver sought a fuse for their air conditioned home on wheels as they travel for cooler roads. Ed Doolittle notes travel clubs, Mexico tours, and water and gas needs on trips. He cites rising trailer sales and political programs to regulate camping.
Mary Carpenter reflects on Andrews sports season with pride after baseball finals loss to Seminole and state runner up finish. She recalls top games, community support, and unique experiences as a woman sports writer at the state playoffs.
Jehovahs Witnesses locally invited to an eight day International Assembly in Kansas City Missouri from July 18 to 25 as one of seven such events in the United States and 25 others worldwide under the theme Peace on Earth. The piece notes surrounding sports and community life in Andrews including local leagues and park improvements.
The Texas State Department of Health urges simple steps for a bearable hot season. Eat light fruit and vegetables, drink water, replace salt lost to sweat, wear loose light clothing, and exercise cautiously. Emphasize safety in swimming and avoid heavy meals during heat. See the Want-Ads.
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