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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
8
Stamford could gain 100 jobs with a new Stamford Car Company freight car rebuilding plant. Backed by a Small Business Administration loan guarantee and 20 year lease, the project would reuse land near the oil mill, create skilled jobs with good salaries, and stimulate broader local commerce.
Editor's note revisits the notion that bicycles solve city traffic and pollution issues. A reader skewers the idea, noting seasonal limits and practical gaps such as winter winds, weather limits, and potential enclosed bike designs. The letter argues bicycles are not a universal fix for urban transport.
In 1972 Texas races, U S Senate hopeful Joe Christie of El Paso weighs a challenge to Senator John Tower while Dolph Briscoe and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes push gubernatorial bids. Other notes cover court rulings, tax, illegal drugs, brand registrations, industry growth, and state initiatives across Texas with multiple named places and organizations.
The 31st annual Post Stampede Rodeo will feature six regular events each night including bareback bronc saddle bronc bull riding tie-down and team calf roping and the girls barrel race. Added attractions are Pony Express relay races and wild mare races produced by Red Whatley of Crosbyton.
Stamford records show plans for a consolidation election on Aug 95 affecting 11 New Hope Common school district sections. New Hope may join Stamford, while doors open for changes in district boundaries as locals vote on the merger amid school calendar details and holiday dates. Police seek culprits after widespread poisoning of 22 dogs and 7 cats, tied to meat laced with strychnine with victims treated at local vets.
Stamford notes from 1961 include season ticket details for five home football games at 5.50, with last year’s holders due by Aug 11. Church moves: J B Lamb to Orient Street Church of Christ Aug 15, Eugene Brewer leaving for Manchester Conn mission work. Nancy Horton improving after horse kick injury at Hendrick Memorial. School janitors reallocate space at Reynolds and Oliver, Lake Stamford water receding toward spillway level with cabins damaged and debris left in yards.
On Friday evening the Foster household hosted an outdoor supper with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Recil Macon and Robby and Shelly, along with Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Foster. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Segerstrom and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Goree.
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