Houston Dome Promises a Modern Civic Giant
A vivid Houston profile touts a planned 1968 domed stadium of 946 acres with a 150 foot candles lighting system, 53 614 football seats, dual restaurants, vast parking, and a $40 million scoreboard clock. Backers eye the 1968 Democratic and Republican conventions as major draws amid a surge of growth and new city plans.
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Women Work Force On Rise In Andrews
The number of women in Andrews labor force grows with married women leading the rise. About 32.4 percent of women age 14 and over are employed, higher than the regional 31.5 percent. An estimated 1,250 women work, 94 percent employed, many after age 35 to supplement family earnings amid rising education costs. Household appliances and prepared foods aid in balancing work and home duties.
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State's Top Netters To Enter Highway 80 Meet
The Highway 80 Tennis Tournament arrives in Andrews July 3 5 drawing more than 175 out of town players and about 20 local entrants. Top action centers on the men s division with George Averyt and Danny Pendleton, state champions in 1963, leading a strong field. A junior and youth divisions age 12 to 16 are scheduled with Don Mordecai Kenny Roach among the noted entrants. Local players include Jerry Averyt Johnny Black J D Foster Don Turpin Leslie Burns and Brit Coleman. The event runs at the new and old high school courts with registration already underway.
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J. D. Foster
Don Turpin
Leslie Burns
Brit Coleman
Brad Coleman
Candy Hutcheson
Debbie Hutch- Lee
Andrews Pro-Am and Invitational Golf Tournament Set
The Andrews Country Club hosts the largest golf event July 3 to 5 with over 160 players and more than $3,000 in merchandise prizes. A 54-hole two day invitational follows the pro am, with flights, entry fees, and trophies for top finishers and high school golfers. Defending champ Rives McBee returns alongside Leon Anderson and Martin Reeves among others from the Permian Basin.
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Permian Basin
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Trail Riders Gather Here Friday For Pecos Journey
Scores of cowpokes arrive in Andrews to kick off the Headin West Trail Ride to Pecos. Registration opens Friday at noon with a parade led by the sheriff’s posse downtown. Trophies, barbecue, calf roping and square dance mark the four day event with riders from Pecos and surrounding towns.
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Andrews County
Tornado Warning System Announced by Civil Defense
Civil defense leaders announce a new tornado warning system with 18 fire siren blasts for warning and nine blasts for all clear. The plan aims to keep sheriff’s office lines open during severe weather and will be presented at the July intergovernmental meeting chaired by County Judge Roy D Bennett.
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Nelson seeks Olympic trials at AAU Track Meet in New Jersey
Ted Nelson a 1961 Andrews High School graduate and Texas A M sprinter competes in the AAU Track and Field Meet in New Jersey seeking a berth in the Olympic trials. Finalists from the open 440 yard dash advance to Randall Island for the July NCAA meet.
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New York
Andrews Telephone Co
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Firemen Answer Five Alarms In Busy Week
Andrews volunteer fire department battled five alarms with four minor fires reported. Incidents included a disappearance at H T Wilson residence on Big Spring highway, a grass fire at Midland Farms, and a car fire at the high school.
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Midland Farms
Andrews Clean-Up Campaign Reaches Final Stages
Andrews enters its Paint-Up Clean-Up Fix-Up drive with city leaders pushing residents to haul trash, place bins in alleys, and call for truck pickups. The effort, sponsored by the chamber civic committee and aided by officials, aims to ready the city for a national clean-city contest. Proceeds from trash can sales fund the Boys Club equipment.
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