State Capitol highlights and tax repeal drift in Texas session
Texas lawmakers wrap first special session with no repeal of the ad valorem tax after a close Senate vote and frantic House action. Gov. Bill Clements vows a second special session to press repeal while Comptroller Bob Bullock disputes a looming $700 million surplus. Potential campaigns loom as Strake, Laney, Hobby, and Staubach weigh runs amid continuing political maneuvering.
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Austin
Bill Clements
Billy Clayton
Clayton
Senate
House
Clements
Killeen
Stan Schladter
Schlueter
Bullock
Bob Bullock
Office of Budget and Planning
George Strake
Houston
Bill Hobby
Hobby
Strake
Pete Laney
Hale Center
Pioneers On Parade Twenty Years Ago
Stamford American reports changes in Stamford school assignments with Oliver hosting grades 1-3 and Reynolds hosting 4-6 due to enrollment growth. Reynolds and Oliver combined enrollment reached 632, while Washington averaged 86 and Bomar Heights 50. West Texas Fair sweetheart candidates June Swenson and Patty Bean vie at Abilene, with bios noted. Jesse Don Moreno at Lackland Air Force Base is a Stamford High School graduate. Florence Erdman elected senior Stonewall County Farm Bureau Queen. Brenda Dalby tops junior division with runners-up named.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Oliver School
Reynolds School
Reynolds
Oliver
Washington
Bomar Heights
Avoca
Lueders
Lueders High School
Jesse Don Moreno
J.C. Moreno
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Stamford High School
McDonald's
Jesse
Florence Erdman
Reno A. Erdman
Old Glory
Stonewall County
Farm Bureau
Pioneers On Parade Chamber Elects Woman President
Stamford prepares for a historic change as Mrs. George Pryor is elected to lead the Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development for the year starting Oct. 1, with Rev. Jarrell Sharp, the former president, stepping down. The report lists officers, directors, and upcoming recognitions including five 50 year pins by the Masonic Lodge. Leah Hargrove leads Stamford High Band as drum major, while discussions on handicapped development emphasize positive attitudes shaping growth.
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Stamford
Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development
George Pryor
Jarrell Sharp
St. John’s Methodist Church
Robert Duggan
Neal Oliver
Jimmie Walker
Marvin Hinds
Jack Merket
Roy Arledge
John Harrell
John Martin
Larry McCraw
Pryor
Cliff Cobb
George Kinney
Clyde Westfall
Roy Craig
James High
Gene Shelhamer
Charles Stenholm
Bill Koon
Spur
Chamber of Commerce
Raymondville
Leah Hargrove
Joe Mack Hargrove
Stamford High School
Newspaper Columnists Strike Idea for TV Backdrop
Dear editor reflects on strikes across society and jokes about why newspaper columnists never strike. He muses that Congress and other groups have struck, but TV cameras would need a signable scene to capture a strike, imagining a nationwide disruption if reporters and TV crews joined a walkout.
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Congress
WTC Hamlin Registration Wednesday
Fall class registration for the Hamlin extension center of Western Texas College is set for Wednesday in the Hamlin High School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Students may buy textbooks. courses include Government 231 Biology 145 Orientation 111 Math Concepts 135 Sociology 231 Speech 131 Speech 232 Mid Management 132 Management 135 136 and Real Estate Finance 134. For more information contact Dave Goodrich or Dr Duane Hood at Western Texas College Snyder.
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Hamlin Extension Center
Western Texas College
Hamlin High School
Hamlin
Dave Goodrich
Duane Hood
Snyder
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Fort Worth
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John G Wendeborn
West Texas Press
Texas Press Association
Menamie Street
Socom
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Actol Merch
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Surrowmton Counties
Texas Ontente
Sharon Leverett
W.R. Leverett
Billie Ann Vahlenkamp
Bill Vahlenkamp
Brenda Dalby
Frederick Dalby
Aspermont
Linda Gayle Gholson
J.C. Gholson
Sagerton
Chamber
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C.F
Coy) Upshaw
Claude Lyons
J.C. May
John Bennett
E.B
Johnie) Britton
Diane Welch
Bill's Gulf
Swenson
Wedgeco
Wedgeco Farm
Ross Gentry
E. Hamilton
Buddy's
Northside
Bunkley
Ben Pearson
Muttier
N. Swenson
Upshaw
W. McHarg
Welding Works
Carl Cooper
J.A
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Heskell
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