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THURSDAY. AUGUST 2, 1984, ALBANY, TEXAS 76430
THE ALBANY NEWS
The Albany News
Since 1875
Oldest Journalistic venture west of the Brazos
Editor/Publisher
Donnie A. Lucas
Managing Editor
Melinda L. Lucas
Composition
Susan Sanders
Staff Reporter
Donna Barranger
Staff Reporter
David Love
Moran Correspondent
Audrey Brooks
editorial
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Fr0e press
A recent report on the television news
magazine, 60 Minutes, focused on the official
newspaper of the Soviet Union, and certain
aspects of the story hit close to home.
The report was an indepth look at Pravda,
the USSR's government controlled news-
paper. There wasn't anything surprising
about the way the newspaper operated,
distorting the news to agree with their
government's point of view. Most Americans
would expect that kind of reporting in a
Soviet newspaper.
What was alarming was the realization that
American journalists are often criticized for
reporting the facts of a story, as if they are
also supposed to sugar coat and rearrange in-
formation so that it is easier to swallow.
Where people get confused is that they
tiiink the press makes the news because it
brings the message to the public. The press
doesn't make the news; it simply reports.
We can all dte particiular situations where
s story was sensationalized and accuse the
press of making something out of nothing.
But that usually only happens in highly com-
petitive areas such as large metropolitan
cities.
Sometimes certain information concerning
oar community is not very popular or flatter-
ing, but it is important information and the
people have the right and the need to know.
V U It important that citizens get accurate
reports of meetings of the various local gov-
erning bodies. It would certainly be easier on
public officials if the public wasn't informed
about controversial issues, but trying to
decide what should or should not be made
known only leads to confusion and more con-
troversy.
Reporting the facts as they are, no more
and no less, is the duty of the press in a free
society. It's the only way we can keep and
protect the freedom we enjoy.
To.quote a famous American journalist,
"Our duty is to print the facts as they are and
if something is wrong in the community, raise
hell until it's right."
We at the News may not "raise hell," but
we will try to bring you the facts.
The consequences of not reporting the facts
can be very grave. If you don't think so, just
take a look at the countries where the press is
censored and stifled.
policy
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baling wire & memories
By Aadrey Parker Brooks
While we were driving in from
Abilene last Saturday afternoon, the
Chrysler began emitting some rather
aggressive "Clomp! Clomp!" sounds. It
seemed to be accompanying itself in
some sort of shimmy. Obviously the
wheels, in some manner, were respon-
sible for the noisy problem. The sound
reminded me of walking with a gravel
in my shoe. After driving the car to
church Sunday morning, we decided
we had had enough of whatever is ail-
ing the vehicle.
Monday morning the automobile's
right rear tire was halfway flat. Before
removing the offending tire, Lucion
jacked-up the other three wheels to
check for worn-out bearings. Accor-
ding to his diagnosis the wheels seem-
ed okay. So back to a mechanic. But not
Monday!
A car is a necessity. At least as far as
we are concerned, it is. The problems
that aging cars Seem to accumulate are ,
stress-building aggravations. Of course
the sensible thing to do would be to
trade off a car every two years. Well, I
guess the reason we don't is because
we have less funding than we do sense.
Time was when we bought all our
cars off used car lots. Several of
them came from Ernest Allen Chev-
rolet in Fort Worth. Those
"pre-owned" models caused very
few problems — usually. There were
exceptions.
When Lucion and I were dating, he
drove a fancy little rumble-seated Ford
convertible. A fact I believe I have
noted in previous columns. I was re-
minded of this little gem when we were
in San Saba a few weeks ago.
We were in the Dairy Queen at the
time. San Saba has an everlasting wa-
ter supply but its eating places are
limited to a barbeque spot and the DQ.
All of which is beside the point. Or
maybe it isn't.
On this day a brigade of Model A
Fords turned into the DQ's parking lot.
I immediately swiveled my head in the
direction of these brand new-appearing
creations of Henry Ford's. I couldn't
help thinking that this was the street
Madie Flora Jones and I used to cruise
up and down in her shiny 1929 Model
A. Right outside the window set a
whole flock of the new-looking old
timers. Had there been another res-
taurant available in San Saba I might
have missed this show.
We left the cafe at the same time
most of the antique auto buffs were
walking out. One of the cars on the lot
was almost a double for Lucion's con-
vertible of half a century ago. I struck
up a conversation with the owners, a
youngish couple from Dallas. Does the
roadster have a rumble seat I asked.
Yes indeed, I was assured. That's
where the couple's 10 or 12 year old
daughter rode. After some more chit-
chat the couple climbed inside, the
daughter clambered into the rumble
seat and the tour jpoup took off. All
windows lowered. The day was hot.
Not long before we moved from
Goldthwaite to Moran, we went to Fort
Worth for a "new" used car. It would
replace our 1930 Model. A coupe pur-
chased shortly before we were mar-
ried. Except for one or two "minor" in-
cidents I don't remember having any
difficulties with the boxy little car.
And one of those incidents was entirely
the^fault of the driver. Me! I went to
sleep at the wheel one night and sailed
off the road into somebody's field. I
don't think it did much for the fence. In
fact, I'm not sure there was a fence.
Neither of us was hurt and the car was
no worse off for its unexpected dash.
Believe me that experience taught me
a lesson that to this day I have never
forgotten — stay out from under the
wheel of a car when you're sleepy, whe-
ther it be day or night.
It was in the spring or summer of
1935 that we drove the little Ford to
Ernest Allen's used car lot in Fort
Worth where we swapped it for a 1933
Chevrolet coupe. That year the Chevys
had three side vents in the hood that
resembled little doors. The things pro-
bably were opened and closed by hand.
By this time we were in the middle of
the Great Depression so we kept the
Chevrolet coupe until sometime in the
40's. By the time we decided we could
scrape up the few hundred dollars
another newer car would cost, the
coupe was getting old and grouchy.
Among its complaints was a clogged ra
diator.
Finally the day came when we had
enough money to make a trade so we
struck out for Fort Worth and Ernest
Allen's used car lot. By the time we
reached Fort Worth the ancient Chevy
was as hot as a two dollar pistol. Lucion
removed the radiator cap. I will never
forget driving down one of the town's
main streets with a full head of steam
pouring out of the fuming car. I felt ex-
actly like the Beverly Hillbillies used
to look on TV, There was a difference. I
wanted to get down on the car's floor
board. I felt disgraced as we steamed
through Fort Worth. Lucion couldn't
have cared less as long as the vehicle
continued running.
When we left Cowtown we were
driving a shiny 1939 Ford. The last
Ford of any kind we owned until we lat-
ched onto our present Ford pickup.
The monster that tried to push Lucion
through the barn. The bewitched ma
chine pulled a dirty trick on me the
other day. But that's another story.
letter to the editor
Dear Editor,
As I mentioned to you this spring, I
would like to share some feelings about
our experiences in Albany. First, let
me thank you and your staff at the pa-
per and commend you for all your sup-
port, both printed and not printed, of
our athletic program. It is very gratify-
ing to have the school and its programs
at such a focal point in a community
and to receive such favorable treat-
ment. Also, from a personal standpoint,
I thank you for the accuracy of your
quotes from myself and the kind words
you expressed in articles and editor-
ials, both about our program and my-
self.
I believe Albany has the best admini-
stration and faculty I have ever been a
part of. The people should truly appre-
ciate and support what I believe t* the
finest superintendent in Texas»» All
these people deserve s tremendous
smount of respect and support fyrthe
job they do. Above all. tney care and
that care can never be overlooked.
I would also hope that the people of
Albany would give a tremendous
amount of positive support to the athle-
tic program. Almost all coaches and
athletes truly want to be successful
and they do give a great deal of time
and effort to help bring success to the
school and community. It is easy to find
fault and place criticism because this
part of the school program is on public
display constantly. Please remember
these people and their families would
like to be treated with the same re-
spect and fairness as anyone.
Albany is a wonderful place to be as-
sociated with. It always has been and
will always be home. It would be a plea
sure to be a part of Albany again if our
Lord leads us in that direction. The
people, schools and our church have
been a great joy to be involved with.
Hopefully, the people of Albany will ap-
proach these areas in a positive, sup-
portive attitude because the progress
and happiness of the community de-
pend on such sn attitude.
I extend my thanks to the good' ad-
ministration and faculty of the Albany
Schools. Most of all I thank the stu-
dents, coaches and parents who al-
lowed us to play such an influential role
in the lives of the young people of Al-
bany. Best wishes and may God bless
you all.
8incerely,
Tank Nelson
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By Richard Mkidlebrook
Recently, Betty and I found it neces
sary to make a trip to Burleson on busi-
ness. I knew the city to be located
somewhere close to Fort Worth, but
not exactly where. Out came the trusty
ole map.
There proved to be several different
routes to Burleson. The most direct
seemed to be through Weatherford to
Fort Worth then South on 1-35. This
route would necessitate driving over
interstate highways, by-passes, loops
and freeways. I have a phobia about
this type of driving. For me, cars and
freeways just don't mix.
Looking for an alternate route I dis-
covered that we could turn right at
Weatherford, pass through Cresson,
Godley and Joshua then go North, to
Burleson. All on primary state roads!
This was more my style. I'll take the
tractor in the road and the slow moving
pickups any day when opposed to fast
moving, bumper to bumper traffic.
Although avoiding the traffic was
our primary goal (which we achieved)
we discovered a windfall.
We stopped at a small country store
in Cresson for cold drinks. I made our
selection and placed the cold drinks on
the check out counter. I then started
looking for snacks. Not seeing what we
wanted and time being short, I went
back to the counter. There I found two
ladies working on our drink cans with
wet paper towels. "What are you do-
ing?' I asked. One lady replied, "These
cans are dirty. We wouldn't want you
to catch something." Dirty metal cans
are normal, but this courtesy was not. 1
thanked the ladies and stated that this
was the first time that I had ever been
offered this courtesy. Smiles lit u"p all
our faces.
In the car and on the road again, I
told Betty what had happened. "I'd like
to meet those ladies," she said. "Let's
stop on the way back."
We did just that. At a fruit stand
next door to the country store, we re
ceived the same courtesy and friendli
ness. Back in the store again, it was
more of the same. Our purchases made,
we started back to the car.
Parked in front, of the store was a car
with three young Mexican males in the
front seat. They were glaring at us
with what appeared to be dislike in
their expression. Remembering the
kindness we had received from the
store owners, the fruit stand people
and everyone else we had met in tnis
town, I smiled and nodded my head.
The faces of the three young men
were instantly transformed. Broad
grins stretched their faces as they nod
ded in return. It seems that courtesy is
catching.
I think that we all would like to know
that strangers leaving Albany would
have the same warm feeling that we
did upon leaving Cresson.
It was not a bad day. No, not a bad
day at all.
Community Calendar
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Nutrition Program Msol - Youth Center, 11:30 am
Lions Club Luncheon ■ Longhorn, 12 noon
Mental Health Clink - Depot, 1 -4:30 pm
Crime Stopper ioard Mooting • Depot, 6:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Longhorn, 12 noon
Athletic Physical Examinations - Key Clinic, 7 pm
Executive Women's Advisory Council - Pioneer
Building, 7 pm
Ladies Golf Assn. • Golf Course, 9 am
Nutrition Program Meal - Youth Center, 11:30 am
Service Club • Longhorn, 12 noon
Ladies Swimming Lessons • City Pool, 6-8 pm
Girls Softball Assn. Maafing • Youth Cantor, 7 pm
Booster Club - AHS Home Ec Dept., 7:30 pm
Nutrition Program Meal - Youth Center, 11:30 am
City Council Meeting - City Hall, 5 pm
Back-to-Schoo! Sidewalk Sale - Downtown
Football Two-a-day Practices Begin
Commissioners Court • Courthouse, 9 am
School Board Meeting - Supt.'s Office, 7:30 pm
Social Security Representative • City Hall, 1x30 pm
Kiwonis Club • Ft. Griffin Gen. Mdse., 12 noon
17-If Tennis Tournament sli
20 Hospital Board Meeting - Board Room, 1 pm
20-22 Teacher In-Service ft Workdays
21 Booster Club lea Cffom Supper - Fiald Supper, 8 pnri
AARP Meeting • First Christian Church, 6:30 pm
23 School begin*, 8:15 am
24 Lions vs. Olney (scrimmage) • there, 6 pm
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