Nice Congressmen and the cost of privilege
A Buckhannon WV Record piece notes new members receive a 204 page handbook and a $157092 staff allowance with free employment services and personal services. It details a $42500 salary plus 31 health plans and top hospital care as part of congressional perks. It questions if such spending yields value for taxpayers.
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Bethesda Naval Hospital
Andrews Ballot Names Mayors and Aldermen From 35 Years Ago
Voters chose Wayne Phillips for mayor and aldermen P B Grissom WL Blair Guy McGill W L Reed and Bill Farmer. Beane named superintendent at Andrews Barstow schools and Hamiltons named principal and coach. Cold snap reached 6 degrees on March 11 the coldest for the date. Boy Scout Troop 258 formed with Charles Hayes as scoutmaster and Andrews hosted 362 Girls Auxiliary for an overnight event.
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W. L. Reed
Bill Farmer
G. P. Beane
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Andrews
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Ropesville
Charles Hayes
Joe Dillard
Bill Smartt
Royce Sweet
David Wright
Robert Sears
Bill Jumper
Mike Smith
Evan Melton
John Scott Bumpers
Billy Smartt
Verlon Ward
Mike Alexander
Tony Brown
Don Hoffman
Don Ingram
Sandy Herrington
Gregg Lawrence
Don McKee
Bill Price
Frank Price
Steve Price
Bennie Renfro
Raymond Renfro
Dale Sanders
Joel Sears
John Taylor
Ronnie Hallam
Gary Reamy
James Harelson
Donald Alsebrook
Johnny Hatcher
GAY Association
Curtis Chambliss
Banquet ticket push for high school athletes and cheer for All Scholastics
Hoof Prints columnist Grant Mabry urges last minute ticket sales for the annual high school sports banquet set Monday. He notes the value of sports in keeping youths busy and recognizing effort, mentions Dub Warden and Tommy Watkins, and argues for broader scholastic recognition beyond athletics.
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Dub Warden
AHS
Tommy Watkins
Austin
Watkin
Wink A public meeting on Wink High remodel bond proposal
A Wink public meeting Tuesday discussed a proposed bond to remodel Wink High School. Taxpayers and representatives from five oil companies attended as the school board outlined three building program options. The superintendent explained the options and the board’s consideration.
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WINK
Wink Bulletin
Andrews County News Publisher Policy Notice
The Andrews County News explains correction policies for error reflections and limits liability for copy omissions. It notes editor responsibility to correct in the next issue and reserves the right to edit or reject advertising copy.
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Andrews County News
Public school financing and ethics push in Texas
Texas lawmakers debate future public school financing amid Edgewood and Odessa comparisons. Sen. Snelson warns U S Supreme Court will shape Texas finance laws, while a 37 member Constitutional Revision Commission faces objections from diverse groups. Also notes on sales tax reforms and ethics legislation push.
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San Antonio
Odessa
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Texas Constitutional Revision Commission
Supreme Court
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Malcolm Mulburn
Austin
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