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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
10
A reader letters that Switzerland’s vote against women suffrage contrasts its praised modernity. The writer muses on possible connections between women’s rights and political outcomes, urging men to consider the idea quietly.
Farmers nationwide face a referendum on the cotton research and promotion act. Ballots mail Friday with a Dec 9 deadline, imposing a $1 per bale assessment to fund product development and marketing of cotton. Endorsement from 61 organizations is noted, with refunds available to dissenters.
Governor Connally releases budget plans covering public health mental health and retardation and the Youth Council. Recommendations include salary adjustments to attract top personnel funds to raise salaries to match state employee raises and money to enforce food safety and tuberculosis control.
The article discusses lease protection clauses shielding tenants from competing shops nearby and how wording and business focus affect enforcement. Courts weigh principal business and consumer base, with examples of bakeries, paint dealers, and gourmet shops shaping outcomes. It also covers related antitrust questions and the economic rationale behind harmonious retail clusters.
Stamford focus on the bi district game between the Stamford Bulldogs champions of 10 A and the Chillicothe Eagles champions of 9 A set for Friday night at 7 30. Tickets advance sales good with the reserved section doubled. Red Cross drive reports over 1250 dollars and 950 members plus 194 from the Air Corps Training Detachment. Exchange Club to aid Cotton Bowl trip expenses with Rotary and American Legion. Stamford named a defense area by Washington expanding housing priorities and FHA loan access.
Jones County reports 834 dollars raised for Tuberculosis Christmas seals announced by Irene Stewart chapter president. Stamford hosts Arrival of Santa Claus parade at the post office plaza with Santa distributing candy to children. Crane Cranes face Stamford Bulldogs in Texas AA high school football playoff at San Angelo Friday night. Ticket prices set. general admission varies by seating. Cotton marketing quota referendum to Dec 11 could set 1957 price support and penalties. G Rowell notes two thirds approval needed for next year’s program.
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