28 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1969
Page
1
A church scene unfolds as a young usher leans in whispering a sharp cue to a disruptive attendee. The moment, captured in a fragment, hints at strict conduct within the pews and the tension of onlookers nearby.
Texas officials warn removal of tax exempt status for municipal and state bonds would raise interest costs and local taxes. Attorney General Crane Ford Martin says a repeat of last year’s one billion dollar bond issue could cost Texas citizens hundreds of millions in interest over bonds’ life, shifting costs to homeowners and public services. If federal help is real, advocates argue to keep bonds tax exempt.
A golfer explains he has never owned an old ball as he recounts losing a new ball in a lake a new ball on a highway and a new ball across an airport road. His companion asks why he does not use an old ball.
A New Orleans church receives five dollars from a grateful grandmother after a visit from her grandchildren. The next Sunday she contributes ten dollars following their departure.
A Permian General doctor bluntly tells a patient the issue is dirt and smell as locals react to the blunt medical advice. The encounter highlights health and etiquette concerns in the community.
The Andrews United Fund opens on Wednesday October 1 at 7 am at the Community Building with a 50 cent breakfast hosted by the Andrews Rotary Club. Campaign chairman Lloyd Stoebner leads the drive to raise over $19,000 for agencies including Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Salvation Army Red Cross and Muscular Dystrophy among others. Hutcheson presides as president with associates Jones McCaskill Weatherby aiding, and Budgets for divisions such as industrial and public service employees detailed.
County commissioners and the city council weighed ambulance options after Singleton Funeral Home announced cessation of service on October 1. Proposals to move operation to Permian General Hospital were rejected by the hospital board. A plan to subsidize the private service was vetoed by the city council as a dangerous precedent.
Teachers and local business leaders will exchange ideas at the second annual Business Education Day on October 1. Teachers will visit plants and offices while students dismiss at 2:30 p.m. to allow tours and talks at firms including Halliburton Texas Electric Service Co and Pan American Petroleum Co.
A horizontal heater treater burned Wednesday morning on a Shell Oil lease four miles northwest of El Paso camp. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze with no damage estimate reported.
Pete Hooper Contractors announce open houses Sunday from 1 00 p m at 1405 and 1407 NW 8th Pl for total electric homes. Mayor Byford Sealy will occupy one home after his weekend marriage. Public invited to view the residences.
Andrews Mustangs dominate Denver City Big Red 42 to 7 from kickoff to final whistle. Andrews leads 21-0 early and expands the margin as Denver City fights to close the gap. Ken neth Templeton and Danny Browning anchor defense while Anos Allen returns kicks, with Tom Ryan and Johnny Horton contributing at key moments.
City council approved the coming year's budget after a public hearing and raised the assessment ratio from 40 to 50 percent while keeping the tax rate at 1.30. The change should boost general fund revenue by 47 thousand dollars to sustain current programs. Sanitation rates were increased by 1.25 dollars per month to cover 40 thousand dollars needed for the sanitary landfill operations.
The Retail Merchants Council of the Chamber of Commerce outlines a 1969 Christmas program with a $200 prize for parade floats in four categories churches schools organizations businesses and individuals and a children pets bicycle and costume field. Santa Fantasy Land will occupy the empty 1TGY store with Tuesday and Saturday visits by Santa December 1 through 15 and daily afterwards. A sleigh of gifts from 24 member stores and a pennies jar from the Commercial State Bank will be displayed. The “Does It Belong There” contest runs in store windows with cash prizes for correct lists. Customers receive a prize ticket with each $1 purchase for drawings on December 9 16 and 23. First prize includes two Cotton Lee Plans tickets.
Andrewsons Paper notes oil industry concerns as Mahon argues depletion provisions stay intact in fuel tax reform. It highlights state oil revenue dependence and warns against shrinking exploration, with Senate hearings looming and a predicted supply shortage. See BATTLE, Page 6.
Permian General Hospital launches a new organized Health Club inviting charter memberships starting Monday. Manager Bob Weatherby will oversee access to the therapy unit pool and equipment with hours for men Monday and Thursday 4 10 p m women Tuesday and Friday 4 10 p m and weekends 1 7 p m for all. The club is closed Wednesday. For membership details call administrator Everett Solomon.
A Thursday night sky over Texas showed a bright object mistaken for a star. The U S Weather Bureau identified the phenomenon as a giant plastic experimental balloon launched by Holloman AFB New Mexico, reaching about 118000 feet and expected to drift south.
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