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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1963
Page
1
A syndicated column argues that Kennedy’s civil rights package may repeat history by overcorrecting abuse. It compares past overreach in rail monopolies and big business to potential rights restrictions aimed at aiding minority groups, urging caution.
A columnist argues against the presidents plan to mandate equal access to hotels restaurants and shops for all citizens. The piece defends private ownership freedom to charge or exclude based on customer type and stresses personal choice over federal mandates.
The speaker argues that the United States has 180 million citizens including many races and colors, each with rights and privileges. Congress should ensure equal rights but must not strip the individual of freedom to select his friends and customers.
The Andrews School board reduced the 1963 64 budget by 87041 61 in a Thursday night meeting the second cut within a month. Earlier reductions total 151537 57 since May. Reassignments and postponements funded by the cuts include moving Forrest Scott from attendance to social studies and not filling two elementary Spanish positions.
A joint Odessa and Andrews meeting explored industrial cooperation between the cities. The group discussed an area between the two towns for industry, directing firms to Andrews if Odessa isn’t ideal, and the impact of a proposed railroad on plans. Attendees included Jimmy Ulmer and Jimmy Wilkins plus local chamber leaders.
Clyde Reno, an Andrews oilfield worker, received 175 500 40 dollars in Gaines County. Seminole officials call it the largest individual injury verdict there. The suit against Union Oil Co. arose from a permanent injury on a Gaines County drilling rig. Attorneys Max Ramsey and Bert Smith represented Reno. Judge Truett Smith presided over a three day trial.
Public hearing set for Monday at 9 a m in the commissioners court room to review a 1 216 000 county budget. County Judge Roy D Bennett and the court will present the 1964 proposal as the board of equalization meets with property owners. The rate rises to 1 60 per 100 value to cover new services and debt, with 23 cents for bonds, 35 cents for roads, and 1 02 for permanent improvements.
A civil suit between W. P. Powers and Marathon Insurance settled Thursday night out of court before trial in Andrews County Court. Judge Roy D. Bennett announced the dismissal of 24 jurors and a Stay order moved the trial date to Tuesday. The unrelated Wolfe versus Texas Department of Public Safety case awaits Tuesday’s 9 30 a m appearance with Max Ramsey for Wolfe and others summoned.
A Devonian discovery is in prospect for Northeast Andrews County near Jocelyn-Vern Oil Company of Abilene No. 1 University State. A four hour drillstem test at 12,460 to 12,634 feet produced oil gas and water with 15 to 20 barrels per hour later. Logs show Devonian potential with casing set and production tests planned. The prospect lies 22 miles northeast of Andrews and 1,980 feet from section lines. earlier Pennsylvanian test yielded oil and gas cut mud.
Cooper travels to Easton Pennsylvania to deliver a main address at the International Juvenile Officers Convention. The event gathers juvenile officers and officials from across the region for talks and presentations.
Mrs Helen Rhoades Braswell 32 of 1218 Crescent Drive died from internal injuries two hours after a Friday morning three vehicle crash at North Main and Avenue K in Andrews. She leaves five children and a husband Lester Kenneth Braswell.
Andrews County News wins semi weekly division first at Texas Press Association convention in Fort Worth. James Roberts editor and publisher accepted the plaque after three consecutive columns judged over the past year. The News ranked for general excellence and sent the oil tank explosion story as standout news.
Strong storms rolled through Andrews County Wednesday night dumping about an inch of rain in town and up to 1.4 inches east of here. Lightning struck a tank battery northwest of Andrews triggering a fire that firefighters reached by crossing open pasture and quickly extinguished.
The Andrews Rotary Club will hold installation services at Lakeside Park Tuesday with a 6 30 p m steak dinner for families. New officers Marshall Pharr becomes president succeeding Jack Lemmon, Kenneth Bales vice president, Carl Walker secretary, Evans Holland treasurer, and directors Gerald McCaskell Jimmy Tidwell J B Youngblood I C Millican.
The board voted a 10 percent cash dividend of $2 per share on common stock for holders of record June 20. Over 80 months, earnings on the $20 par stock total $42.48 per share, with cumulative earnings of $424,862.58. Cash distributions and capital stock additions increased the bank’s equity, including $145,850 transferred to surplus and funds placed into the certified surplus with each dividend.
Postmaster Bob Luck announced postal receipts in Andrews rose 30 percent in the last month from 1962 levels, totaling 10 094 dollars for the period. The year-to-date total reached 110 313 38 dollars, up 9 968 05 from 1962, a .09 percent gain.
Funeral services were held for Curtis A. Dunn 57 at Second Baptist Church with Virgil Barron officiating. Dunn died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday near Frankel City after being brought to Andrews Medical Clinic. He had lived in Andrews County 19 years and worked for Humble Oil in the Fullerton Field. Burial was at Andrews Cemetery. survivors include wife three daughters mother two brothers and five grandchildren.
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