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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
1
A syndicated column condemns the credible news gap and government spin about the Viet Nam war. It cites Lt. Col. Hugh es and a Texas press meeting, praising direct reporting and arguing that veterans in today’s war differ from earlier conflicts.
More than 300 entries expected for the annual Highway 80 tennis tournament to be held here July 4 with top netters from across West Texas. The event, approved by the American Lawn Tennis Association, includes four age divisions in singles and doubles. Winners receive trophies. Local convention committee backs the event directed by Dan Crow, Jack Coleman, and Bubba Hoermann.
Nearly 100 horseback riders left Andrews with the West Texas Trail Riders for a four day ride to Pecos for the July 1 West of the Pecos Rodeo parade. The group began with breakfast at the sheriff’s arena and named Phyllis Rhodes their trail queen. Rounding out the mix were riders from ages six to 65 with Scott Allen Carr just six and Johnny Grace the oldest at 66 later this year.
Minor injuries only were reported in five area wrecks over several days. Joe Camacho was hospitalized after his car overturned on Taylor road north of Andrews and was released around 2 10 a.m. Witness James Hathcock saw the event. Gene Potter of San Angelo was hospitalized after a one car turnover on Butane Route and released about 11 30 p.m. Highway Patrolman Charles Mueller investigated. In town a fire hydrant was damaged at North Main and Ave K when a station wagon driven by 15 year old John T Parrish struck it during a right turn at 9 50 p.m. Policeman M W Brown investigated. Further details on See WRECKS Page 4.
Break-in at Bowlarama south of town off the Odessa highway left the cash register opened but empty of money. Burglars also took cigarettes from a machine while other devices showed minimal gains as management reported to sheriff officials early Wednesday. The tale then shifts to riders on a four day trail ride near Winkler County, with groups camping in Protea and Pecos and planning a parade and barbecue on opening night.
Two Fort Worth men, Allen L. Lamar and Carlee Allen, had their bonds reduced on June 22 from 25 000 to 7 500 total after Lamar filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking a bond cut. They were arrested June 14 in Howard County for a robbery with firearms at Floyd Ashley Grocery and are held on the reduced bond in Heeward County jail amid claims of illegal arrest and due process violations. Deputy Frank Williams and DPS Trooper Felton Wilson stopped them at a Martin County roadblock following an all points alarm from Howard County authorities.
The Grand Jury was called for Tuesday July 5 in the 109th District Court. Jurors include H. Dyess J. W. Lowther Les Niblett James Reed William H. Conder Elzie Parks Alfred H Nieman Mrs R C Pusey Mrs Paul H Rogers Mrs Edd R Farmer William B Hart C C Novak Melvin H Webb J C Mash Wm P Manes Homer O Watson Byford G Sealy R N Grubbs G B Pilgrim and George McDaniel. Report is due Tuesday morning to District Judge Russell D Austin.
In Austin last Thursday the University of Texas mineral lease sale drew bids on 162 tracts across West Texas totaling 48 174 acres. The overall auction brought 3 024 000 dollars with an 8 000 acre Andrews County parcel selling for 123 600 dollars. Humble Oil and Refining Company bought the 14th item in Andrews County for 40 000 dollars, while S. L. Parham and Webb Walker Jr. secured multiple tracts. Cities Service Oil Company and Amarillo Oil Company also purchased several parcels.
In a called meeting Tuesday the Local School Board approved a firm contract with Bob R Hunter Construction Company of Lubbock for 429 002 to fund four bond voted improvements. Projects include air conditioning at schools adding a high school wing paving back slopes at the stadium and upgrading the field house. Members present were J L Brown John Parish Wayne Baker S P Echols and Bill Rowlett.
The Andrews Pro-Am and Invitational Golf Tournament starts Friday at Andrews Country Club with 150 players expected and a $3,000 prize pool. Defending champ Larry Lumpkin returns with Rives McBee having held the title previously. The competition spans four days with an 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tee time window and a Friday entry deadline for the Invitational.
Andrews County Sheriff's Posse thanks flood of letters from Girlstown students and other guests who attended the opening night barbecue and rodeo. Letters from Linda Neal Jeanne Cox Karla McAshan and many others praise the event and express gratitude for saddles buckles and hospitality.
The Andrews County News earned two third place awards in columns and general appearance at a statewide competition for weeklies and semi weekly papers in towns over 6000. Other papers honored included the Seguin Gazette and Dallas Oak Cliff Tribune. Posh thanks were given to sponsors who donated saddles and buckles.
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