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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1981
Page
4
Editorialist Greg Jaklewicz laments constant missed meals and endless duties while covering Stamford events. He recalls ribbon cuttings, speeches, and public gatherings where food vanishes as he juggles notes, photos, and interviews. He jokes that journalists’ life yields little respect and plenty of leftovers.
In Austin, a new ceiling on consumer and commercial loan interest passes toward enactment with rates up to 28 percent for large loans and a tied six month Treasury rate. The Legislature also faces federal court orders on bilingual education and political moves around tax cuts and public lands. Senator John Wilson fights for his right to farm bill amid intense health struggles.
The Stamford American reports the Junior Class presenting three one act plays with Mamma’s Getting Married and Love Hits Wilber in rehearsals under W. E. Mays, plus Itchen to be Hitched and a cast list. Edie Hudson, 12, places fifth in a regional spelling contest in Wichita Falls after sweeping local and district rounds. Lynn Gillespie elected Reynolds PTA president. installation May 12 at Oliver Street Cafetorium. R Timberlake of Stamford earns nationwide recognition on the Western Republic Life Insurance Company Honor Roll.
Dear editor letter from J A critiques the Pulitzer Prize hoax involving the Washington Post and a paid propaganda prank. The writer compares media gullibility to a ten cent tongue gadget and notes Iran’s fake 50 million dollars in weapons, mocking bold headlines and the cost of deception.
Ted James led 65 Bulldog Band members to Abilene Cooper High April 27 earning superior sight reading and excellent concert ratings. The group, part of Stamford area TAA competitions, plans a two day trip to Fort Worth and Six Flags Over Texas sponsored by Band Boosters with chaperones listed. Russ Baize enters district public speaking May 4, with state prospects and a possible scholarship, while Annette Brown is district FFA sweetheart set for area finals May 14 and 15. Twirlers and drum majors chosen. Leah Hargrove and Debra Dobbins named drum majors. Stamford enthusiasts attend District Banquet in Hamlin.
A reader writes a lament about Stamford's Highland Memorial Cemetery describing ruined landscaping, buried graves, and flooded areas after rains. The note recalls Easter visits to a father's grave and mentions nearby damaged plots, signaling broader concerns about upkeep and maintenance.
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