02 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1969
Page
1
A steady golfer, famed for solid footing, prepares for a demanding putt that tests balance, precision, and nerves on the green. The scene emphasizes focus and poised execution as the player eyes the line.
Four instances of bold conduct are highlighted with Judge Julius J. Hoff man at Chicago presiding over Bobby Seale. Seale curses a prosecutor and disrupts proceedings. Hoffman orders removal from the marina and later restrains him in court with shackles and a gag. The piece condemns Seale as a dehumanized animal.
Lloyd Eaton, Wyoming football coach, stands by suspending fourteen black players for violating a rule against participation in student demonstrations. The action followed armband protests over alleged discrimination at Brigham Young University, Wyoming's upcoming opponent. Players seek damages while Eaton receives backing from faculty, university, and state legislature.
A student protest near Waller Creek accompanied by a faculty vote urged Board of Regents Chairman Frank Erwin to resign. Of 242 faculty members, 197 opposed his leadership amid a stadium remodeling contract dispute, with Young Democrats and Young Republicans joining the call. Erwin rejected the dissent with a quoted defiant reply.
A request to send a bouquet to Vice President Spiro Agnew appears in a casual line referencing his reception after joining the ranks. The note hints at ongoing ribbing from readers following his ascent.
Halloween events spanned two nights in Andrews with large decorative ghosts on Thursday and smaller trick or treat activities on Friday. Glenda Holman, a freshman, is named in the casual notice alongside her family.
Nominees for the Citi zen of Andrews County award are still being accepted by the Chamber of Commerce. Any resident who has lived here at least three years and is not a current chamber board member may be nominated.
United Fund directors report a campaign advancing toward a goal of 19 834 with receipts totaling 17 142 this week. Lloyd Stoebner campaigns and comments on progress by a coordinated group of agencies.
Andrews Art Guild and Odessa College instructor Paul Milosevitch will demonstrate art at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. The United Fund drive is renewed this year after a five year gap with Dr. Hutcheson as president and a large volunteer board.
The Lay Advisory Council met for the 1969 70 term and named five committee chairmen. Ira Lee Brannan will chair the Remedial Reading Committee with Mrs. Dean Davis Mrs. Dick Garrison and Mrs. Dan Bader as workers and secretary. James Craddock heads the Summer Recreation Program with Hunter Hawkins and Jake Donaldson. Jack Smith leads the Elementary and Junior High Summer School Program assisted by Mrs. Danny Wilson and Mrs. M L Andrews Louie Cure heads the Winter Junior High Athletic committee.
James Roberts reports the Andrews Mustangs overcame early fumbling to dominate the second half and topple Monahans Loboes 15-9 in 2-AAA play. Andrews surged 15 points in the final period while limiting Loboes to minus four yards rushing in the last two quarters.
Andrews 16 first downs 270 rushing yards 28 passing 101 total offense 298. Monahans 12 first downs 93 rushing yards 28 passing 101 total offense 194. Score by quarters shows Andrews 9 0 and Monahans 0 7 0 2 79. Punts 4 for 109 yards and 5 for 183 yards. Penalties 4 for 35 yards 2 for 30 yards. Turnovers 1 interception 3 fumbles lost. Passes 5 of 12. Monahans blocked by defense.
October call shows Commercial State Bank deposits at 5.114 million and First National at 6.537 million. Combined deposits total 11.652 million, with mid year totals rising to 12.256 million. Loans and discounts: Commercial State 2.878 million vs 3.218 million at mid year. First National 3.477 million vs 3.242 million.
Preston Van Hanken reports about 70 attendees gather at the Ramada Inn for a progress retreat. Leaders will evaluate future chamber and community projects, set priorities, and define responsibilities and organizational structure for feasible programs. The retreat runs from Saturday noon to Sunday lunch.
Three days of sun from Wednesday to Friday in Andrews County. Records at the Andrews County airport show a high of 65 degrees on Friday.
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