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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

8

Civil Defense Lag In Nation Faces Massive Plan

Editorial argues that civil defense spending may reach twenty billion dollars over four years starting July. It notes low shelter adoption among households and limited government shelters, urging priority for military forces and readiness over broad civilian shelters amid Cold War tensions.

Frank B. Ellis Kennedy Louisiana Office of Civil Defense White House Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Basin news briefs span court guilty to forged bonds and local votes

Pecos-Billy Eugene Scott, 33, of Odessan, found guilty in federal court on two counts of transporting forged bonds valued at 67 000 across state lines. Sentenced to six years per count, to run concurrently, with psychiatric treatment recommended in prison. Fort Stockton to vote July 8 on a 200 000 street improvement bond issue. Brownfield teen jailed after drinking home brew from orange soda bottles found in car. Kermit ISD board increases teacher salaries by 300 annually and cafeteria and clerical staff modest raises. Monahans Ward County Court prepares for eight people facing ten counts, including two murder charges in Snyder case.

Pecos Billy Eugene Scott Kermit Kermit Independent School District Board Gilbert Philips Winkier County News Monahans-Ward W. R. Snyder

Health Licensing Survey Extends Across Texas Hospitals

Texas State Health Department reports since the licensing program began 17 months ago over 690 hospitals have been inspected by state and local officials. Fire marshals also check compliance with fire safety rules. The program aims to improve patient safety and prevent disease spread in hospitals.

Texas State Health Department Loca Healt Texas State Department of Health Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals Public Health Education

Samoa: America’s Shame in the South Seas

Clarence Hall’s July Reader’s Digest piece critiques U S policy in American Samoa. He cites peeling government buildings, rotting facilities, underfunded schools and hospitals, and reliance on imports as proof of penny-pinching Interior policies. He urges reform before a new jet airport attracts world attention.

South Pacific American Samoa Robert Louis Stevenson Stevenson Clarence Hall Reader’s Digest Samoa America South Seas Department of Interior United States Hall Department of the Interior

Mustang Meddlin at Boys State and local notes

AHS delegates at Boys State include Burl Greaves serving as Senator and Jesse Hale elected Commissioner of Public Safety County Clerk and on the Mayor's Commission. Judy Luck birthday surprise party hosted by Patsy Timpa and others. Many students travel for summer, with Donna Hawkins visiting Louisiana and Susan Lanner in Dallas and Philadelphia plans. Patsy Timpa samples college life at Texas Tech while friends visit.

Boys State AHS Jesse Hale Burl Greaves Burl Jesse Judy Luck Patsy Timpa Judy Haney Jenny Matthews Ann Courtney Jolene McGinnis Yours Truly Gerrald Horn Jenny Mathews Mer Susan Big Philadelphia Penn Pat Fariss Plainview Wayland College Texas Tech Loraine Garlington Paula Roberts Patsy

Andrews County News masthead and policy note

The Andrews County News published Sundays and Thursdays in Andrews Texas lists staff roles including publisher J Roberts editor J Howell and news editor Z Lambert. It notes error policy and advertising controls with space charges and rejection rights.

Andrews County News Northwest First Andrews Texas W. Roberts, SR J Roberts Felihe Marenunauane

Go Karts Come to Andrews Sighted Along with Dance Highlights

Visitors fill Andrews as Judy Pennington travels from Dardanelle and Janet Moore arrives from Sundown. Sammy Roach returns from Victoria with Stanley Elliott of Brenham while John Auguier from Odessa visits Dennis Hargrove. Go kart driving debuts attract locals at the south track and youths enjoy improving dances at the Youth Center as the Classics perform this Saturday.

Jane Pennington Judy Pennington Dardanelle Ark Janet Moore Sundown Judy Haney Sammy Roach Victoria Stanley Elliott Brenham Odessa John Auguier Dennis Hargrove Andrews

Random Sights Drawn From Town Visitors

Lynda Hen drick sports short hair while Rodney Noble visits from Dallas. Jimmy Horn dries a new T-Bird. Pat Kinney shows off a new pet skunk.

Lynda Hendrick Rodney Noble Dallas Jimmy Horn Pat Kinney

Three Days Of Playing Singing Ruled Enough

Manuel Arias, 36, appeared in San Antonio court charged with simple assault after punching an unidentified neighbor in the nose. The defendant said the neighbor and a friend had been singing and playing a guitar for three days. Judge Lawrence Lang found Arias innocent.

San Antonio Tex Manuel Arias Lawrence Lang Arias

Let the Buyer Beware Start To Own A Business Guide

A columnist outlines steps for aspiring small business owners. Key checks include profitability by reviewing five years of tax returns, comparing return on investment to bank rates and peers, evaluating expense ratios, and inspecting tangible assets and equipment. emphasizes asking questions and fairness to seller and buyer.

Boy of the Year Richard Lopez Balances Roles at Bowie High

Richard Lopez of El Paso honors his late father by serving as housekeeper, nurse, and father to twin brothers while excelling as student and athlete. Bowing to leadership, he captains three sports, works on the school paper and choir, and earned a Harvard scholarship while visiting Washington with President Kennedy.

Richard Lopez el Paso Tex Boys’ Clubs of America Richard Bowie High School Future Farmers of America Washington John F. Kennedy FBS Washington Senators Harvard University Cambridge Mass Houston

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