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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
8
The piece imagines a deathly nation with streets empty for the Fourth of July and argues this fantasy contrasts with a motorized society. It praises the auto's benefits while urging extra care and courtesy to prevent injuries and deaths during the holiday and year round.
The president of Standard Oil of New Jersey says global oil surplus requires new performance metrics and stronger marketing. He notes 12 million daily gasoline purchases at service stations shape customer impressions and urges marketers to expand demand, including new uses for oil products, highlighting the continued vitality of small operators.
Newsweek reports U.S. firms plan to hire 19 percent more college graduates this June than a year earlier, with average salaries up to 458 dollars a month from 447. A labor official notes strong hiring but limited salary growth.
U S News & World Report projects the year's remainder will see solid business but not booming. The economy should hold near current levels with no steep climb, no inflation surge, and no major setback expected.
The Mustang community gears up for a Fourth of July dance at the youth center Monday with the Regals performing. Music director news includes Mr. Maxwell directing Abernathy high school band next year after leaving L C C. Worries follow about Butch Niedecken and Billy McCann's wreck.
The Andrews County News publishes Sundays and Thursdays in Andrews Texas at 111 Northwest First. Copyright and editorial contact details list Charles W Roberts Sr and Tamess Roberts as publisher and editor with Ladoyce Lambert news editor and Ed Payer advertising manager.
Carol Spencer tires of rain while Houston residents flood to the pool. Pat Kinney could win the pool’s top patron honor. Glen Walters works in Hobbs but spends off days at the Andrews pool. Pat Young Letty Craig Sharon Shoemaker and Joyce Rutledge stay busy decorating. Joyce moved from Mc Camey. With rising temperatures more cats and chicks rediscover swimming. Vive la swimming pool.
Pecos water use surges with temperatures rising across the week. City water commissioner Carl Holm says the well system strains but continues to meet demand though near capacity. Plans unfold for Martin County Old Settlers Reunion July 11-12 with gatherings, screenings, and a memorial service.
George Selective Service presented an award in McCamey with Lt. Gen. Hershey in attendance. Winkler County youths were invited to a firearms safety course featuring demonstrations and lectures. Fort Stockton plans a $965335.10 school budget hearing with a rise from last year. Seminole seeks slogan for community promotion while Slaton approves high school additions. Lamesa considers rate hikes to fund water and sewer bonds. Gaines County 1960 property values near 72 million with modest revenue increase.
A readers letter describes upcoming political conventions in Los Angeles and national race speculation. It notes Democratic and Republican plans, possible ticket dynamics, and a joking poll about vice presidential chances, plus a local store scene debating convention planks and a lighthearted proposal to remove delegates for watching racing charts.
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