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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1972
Page
2
The article notes a rise in hijackings since the 1960s and urges firmer penalties. It condemns Algeria for asylum to hijackers yet welcomes return of ransom and argues Congress should ensure swift, severe punishment for hijackers to deter future acts.
The Florey Philosopher notes AT and T may quit plans for the picturephone citing lack of public demand. He recalls a Saturday country store discussion where Zeke Grubb calls opposition un American and Clem Webster warns turning down new inventions could hinder progress.
Readers are reminded of publication dates and staff roles for Andrews County News. The column includes editor notes, errata policies, and a long-margins discussion of advertising, consumer spending, and AT&T picture phone debates reflecting midcentury economic concerns.
June winds down as Andrews notes near end of baseball leagues summer school and sports season. Residents prepare for vacations amid community activity.
The notice lists marriage licenses for Rodney James Dean with Patricia Ann Poole and Amador Granado with Eva Diaz. James Holder faces fraud by worthless checks, multiple defendants are charged with various frauds and speeding, and numerous individuals are fined for traffic violations including speeding and improper starts. New vehicle registrations feature names such as Onis Neal Hillar, Andrews Auto Parts, Amoco Production Co, and several others with 1972 vehicleMakes. A corporation court item shows Johnny Voorhies racing and others with state costs for speeding and related offenses.
Ulster Agriculture Department imposes stop and search powers to halt vehicles carrying pigs and inspect papers as pig smugglers in the south supply about 3,000 pigs weekly amid price differences and border tensions. Andrews notes a Fourth of July celebration and local events, plus community reflections on schools and taxes.
At the field house coaches will give away old football film strips to former players from 1959 to 1970. Each person may receive one or two strips. Interested alumni should contact Don Leach to claim.
Rush to the fire Thursday afternoon slows traffic as a fire truck backs up behind a long line of cars. The piece notes the annual Andrews exodus and hints at summer schedules and lingering free time in mid July.
The text asserts that banks and merchants did not close on Monday July 3. It explains July 4 as the official bank and store holiday, noting government shifts of several holidays into long weekends while Christmas and Thanksgiving remain fixed. It ends affirming the Fourth of July will be celebrated on the Fourth.
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