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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
9
The piece notes India’s Dopastami hailed with cow worship and slogans like Go Mata Ki Jai. It contrasts US aid, Nehru comments, caste issues, and neutrality with opposition to cow slaughter in many states while lamenting cultural differences.
Mr. M. A. Wright of the Chamber of Commerce urges governments to modernize to handle complex society, warning against federal overreach and calling for stronger lower-level organization. Gamal Abdel Nasser asserts the UAE can pressure opponents and notes reliance on loans. The quote ends with a reflection on life as a DIY project.
The Andrews area reports a mineral lease auction in Austin covering 8 000 acres of UT land, a large annual trail ride to Pecos rodeo, and the Highway 80 Journey drawing over 300 tennis entries. Also noted are a Seminole chase ending with a highway patrol shooting, sightings of a kissing bug like insect, a Mustang Flying Club Fly In breakfast, farm to market paving for Andrews to the Martin County line, and updates on fire rationing rules and Lions Club leadership.
Governor John Connally used line item vetoes on the 1968 general appropriations bill slashing 3,214,121 dollars and killing 37 bills. He excised funds for the New Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences Houston and the Corpus Christi State School as well as 800,000 for UT Medical School San Antonio. He warned the act’s overall increase remains above his recommendations and noted several items not requested by agencies or the Budget Board.
Texas study urges early identification of potential dropouts and underachievers by seventh grade. Dr. Harl R. Douglass notes many returnees lack finishing credentials and recommends targeted counseling, vocational options, and active student involvement to improve reading and engagement.
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