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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1979
Page
4
A recent law change clarifies that traffic entering or leaving freeway ramps has the right of way over frontage road traffic. Drivers are urged to understand yield rules on Texas interstates and monitor signage for updates.
The Texas Monthly poll shows Gov. Bill Clements viewed as effective by over 60 percent for influencing the Legislature and federal government, with about 49 percent rating him good overall. Legislature approval sits around 40 percent. House Speaker Clayton at 50 percent, Lt. Gov. Hobby at 44 percent. Voters favor energy for a potential 1980 special session, while other issues lag.
Ten year old file item recaps a $100 scholarship to Susan Carothers from the National Guild of Piano Teachers. The August 1969 Stamford items include Youngquist reunion at Lake Stamford with Jim Youngquist as president, Vernon Youngquist as VP, and Mrs Jerry High Smith as secretary treasurer. Also elected Stamford Chamber of Commerce president John B Martin and board head for 1969-70, Carl Swenson named vice president, and Jerry Schubert set to graduate from Hardin-Simmons University and join Stamford High School as distributive education coordinator. Over 300 Texas teachers attended the Austin leadership conference August 7 9. Michael Anders to receive degree at Howard Payne College. Rotary notes from Honolulu feature O M Isbell. Dinner honored Mr and Mrs B F Ashburn. golden anniversary observance mentioned.
Stamford area notes report Wright and Newcomb family reunions at Round-up Hall and Fort Griffin, plus local golf winner George Rollins at Seymour Country Club. Other items: Old Glory School opening Aug 31, Wayland Baptist College scholastic honors, Army training in Grafenwohr, North Texas State College degree applications, and community visits in Stamford and nearby towns.
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek writes about solar energy and a White House solar heating unit. He notes the unit cost 28000 dollars and may save about 1000 dollars annually, then questions the payback and long term viability in a satirical tone.
The article notes that the given name Algernon derives from a French root meaning be whiskered, highlighting linguistic history and cultural influence in naming.
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