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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
4
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce discussed selling stock to locate a car rebuilding shop in Stamford with plans to start at 25 workers and grow to about 100. Enthusiasm ran high as locals argued the project’s real potential and urged timely action.
Stamford bulletin notes the 1951 football season opener for Stamford Bulldogs under coach Gordon Wood August 1951 with Has kell Indians. Also mentions Stamford public school registration, vaccination rules, a Labor Day golf tournament, a mobile X ray unit tally surpassing last year, and the first Stamford Day trade day on Sept 7 with Labor Day observed as a holiday.
Dear editor, the Old Philosopher on Paint Creek writes on a proposed Senate bill capping political spending at 10 cents per voter. He suggests a further amendment to limit an officeholder’s vote pay to 10 cents and to ban influence payments by voters. He muses on foreign currency reactions to the dollar and foreign aid.
Roy R. Evans of Austin is the new president and Harry Hubbard the secretary treasurer after labor convention elections on August 14. The governor is urged to call the Legislature into special session next year to consider a competitive rate system for auto insurance.
Governor Preston Smith proclaims against the Nixon wage freeze for public workers and teachers. Texas asserts its 62nd Legislature laws authorize raises and funds begin September 1, while federal orders flip between conflicting positions. The move allows a 6.8 percent state employee raise and long-range teacher increases, with other tax and tuition changes proceeding.
Santa will visit Stamford December 4 with free rides for children starting at noon and extra entertainments planned. Stamford fans get a football preview as the Quarterback Club meets to introduce players and discuss the season, with a kickoff against Quanah on September 4. Tee Selmon’s daughter performs with the Blue Jeans Philharmonic Orchestra in Estes Park this summer, and a Jones County Cotton producers meeting is set for August 31 in Anson. Wheat quotas vote follows, city hall remodel bids open, tax bonds of 155000 approved. Texas Hunting Guide 1971 72 released. San Jacinto Battleground and Mission Tejas receive over $1 million for restoration and development.
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