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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1973
Page
2
The article notes Harold Robbins, the world's best selling author, earning about four thousand dollars per word. It highlights his $2 million advance for Memories of Another Day, his prior hit The Betsey selling four million copies in a month, and The Carpetbaggers generating around $500,000 a year.
The letter argues bases in our district are needed for the local economy while criticizing Congress for closures. It recalls a long debate where many bases were kept open despite declines and mocks politicians for sustaining dead projects. The writer cites Clem Webster and reflects on public sentiment from a country store gathering.
A feature from the Andrews County News edition includes letters and commentary on the energy crisis and government policy. Citizens discuss fuel shortages, natural gas, and the impact on farmers, rail and road transport, with local remarks on politics and public discourse.
A 17 year old confessed obscene caller was traced using new electronic telephone tracing and charged in county court after being arrested at Mustang Lanes. Patrolman Bob Redwin nabbed him. multiple calls to women were reported. Conviction could bring a $100 to $1,000 fine and 30 days to a year in jail. A separate notice reports the death of Wendell Hubert Hill in Fort Stockton, with burial in the Coleman Hotel area. Deaf Smith County remains top in the red cattle industry with 1972 cattle fed totaling 574,108, up over 20 percent from 1971.
A USDA bulletin notes rising food costs while wages rise faster, with retail food up 7.3 percent in February 1973 from a year earlier and 4.3 percent in 1972. It cites higher farm costs, meat demand, and expanded food assistance programs lifting consumption and prices.
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