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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
8
A reader laments bankers’ supposed inability to say no to loans. He questions official reporting while noting strong economy and rising borrowing demand. He asks the editor to provide names, addresses, and phone numbers of bankers who lack the will to refuse credit.
Ten years ago fires caused heavy damage at the Ross Gentry home and Deluxe Motel. Stamford hosts a quarterback club meeting September 4 at 7 30 p m in the stadium with Coach Gordon Wood. Teachers fill Stamford Public schools vacancies with James W Simpson likely named principal. Voter turnout high in Democratic primary with Jones County near 4 000 and Stamford at 1095. Golf champion George Rollins wins at Olney Country Club over Jeff Graham in a leather bag prize. Fred Spitzer and spouse celebrate Golden Wedding next Sunday open house 3 to 6 p m. Second Matching Numbers game offers six 20 prizes Wednesday in Stamford. tickets distributed by 44 local businesses.
Civic notes urge Stamford residents to attend a Town Hall in City Hall to propose community ventures and actions. The piece endorses constructive suggestions over street gossip and cites concerns about rising prices, unemployment, and the need for affordable goods. It also discusses school dropout pressures and a proposed constitutional amendment on retirement and benefits for public officials, with a cautious view on expanding such benefits.
DPS estimates 41 will die in traffic accidents on Texas highways during Labor Day weekend. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. says the state faces a record high trend, 15 percent ahead of 1965 at this point, with four months still to come.
A column discusses how clothing choices affect legal outcomes in injuries and accidents. It cites cases where high heels or visible colors influenced negligence judgments, then shifts to public safety and traffic concerns, including a Labor Day Operation Motorcide and Texas park expansion plans.
About 60 percent of an estimated 500 voters approved issuing 60 000 dollars in bonds Saturday for a new jail and courthouse repairs. Stamford also added Ben Bagwell's Men's Wear on the west side of the square with D C Bailey and Jimmie Eyle Loveless assisting. J M Webster now directs Sea Foote Flying Service at Stamford Arledge field.
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