Congressional Comment by Charles W Stenholm on Committees Work
Charles W Stenholm argues that committee work drives Congress and defends funding levels. He calls for budget cuts at the top, questions Reagan era White House spending, and emphasizes reducing federal spending while maintaining a lean legislative staff to oversee government growth.
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Letter to the Editor Aging program supporters praised
A Stamford reader thanks staff, the Building Committee led by Sam Baize and Don Haynes, and many volunteers for creating an aging services program. Special recognition goes to Nancy West Vera Mae Mills Betty Thompson Mary Whitley and Cyril Stone for their dedication and behind the scenes work benefiting the community.
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Mary Whitley
Cyril Stone
Stamford Teams Win Fire Races at Mid West Meet
Stamford Fire Chief Bill Lawson was elected fourth vice president of the Mid West Firemen and Fire Marshal's Association at the Haskell gathering. Stamford teams swept awards in women and men events with Beth Lawson and Cheryl Pittman leading the women in 12.85 seconds and Lawson partnering with Lonnie Pittman taking runner up in 13.08 seconds for the men. Officers elected included Jackie Cannon Merkel president and Tom Watson Haskell secretary treasurer. Abilene will host the fall meeting, with 1982 spring set for Colorado City.
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Brenda Bolin
Patricia Lancet
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Lonnie Pittman
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Jackie Cannon
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Don Comedy
Robert Harris
Kenneth Woods
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Gene Shackelford
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Karen
Editor wins fifth TIPA award at spring meeting
Greg Jaklewicz editor of the Stamford American won first place in the news feature division at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association spring meeting in San Marcos. The Hardin-Simmons University student newspaper The Brand led with four awards and ranked third in sweepstakes among 42 Texas colleges and universities for the 1980 spring semester.
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Texas
Round-Up Boys to perform for VIPs at Stamford Center
The VIP Community Center of Stamford hosts a monthly concert featuring the Round-Up Boys led by Doc Raughton Anton Teichleman Leo McKeever Davis Jones and Polo Diaz on Monday. The event highlights local talent and community engagement at the center.
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VIP Community Center Grand Opening in Stamford
Reservations for the VIP event are still being taken for the official grand opening of the VIP Community Center of Stamford on April 24. U S Congressman Charles Stenholm will speak at 11 30 a m with a ribbon cutting by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. The noon meal is limited to 350 including regular VIP attendees. no tickets but a 2 50 minimum contribution for those under 60. Reservations via Mrs James West 773 2337. Voting for April volunteer of the month will be held Monday. Larry and Lucille Holmes of Anson will entertain with gospel music. The east end of the center was completed Monday with floor tile by Mr and Mrs Dan Rinn, ceiling, stage, and green carpet finished. The chairman notes many will be recognized at the opening. Friday menu is turkey and dressing with sides. Monday pork roast with gravy. Wednesday luncheon steak with macaroni and tomatoes.
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