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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
8
The Texas Legislature faces a demanding agenda including rewriting tax laws to fund schools equitably. The debate centers on statewide equalization using ad valorem taxes, balancing market value, and addressing farm and business valuations while considering the cost of implementation.
Dear editor argues for a system of professional jurors who never read news to ensure unbiased trials. He envisions a juror factory in which twelve people are produced blind to events, with lawyers providing the facts. He also jokes about abolishing media and mentions Texas flood relief contrasts.
Gov. Preston Smith vows a special legislative session to overhaul insurance regulation by abolishing the three member State Insurance Board, citing a company dominated board and Senate rejection of ally Larry Teaver. He signals vetoes totaling 6.35 million in 1973 appropriations and outlines broader tax funding questions.
Lightning struck two Shell Oil Almquist lease tanks near Stamford on July 15 igniting one tank and blowing off another top. Flames consumed a third tank as neighbors witnessed the explosion. Pumper Nolan Nison was away. Brown managed the scene and cut gas flow. Meanwhile highway 277 widening from Stamford advances to 24 feet with three foot widening each side for 32.8 miles northward toward Abilene and Anson. State Junior Softball tournament planned for August 8-9 with Sam Baize as director and 15-20 teams expected.
Stamford American notes a Bomar Heights study program vows English language training for thirty three Latin American students to attend Oliver school. The program focuses on speaking English with partial literacy work and travel expenses for Texas Credit Union Department staff are exempt from travel regulations.
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