Arledge Dinner Draws Officials Praise Amid District Talk
A Rex Arledge Appreciation Dinner drew 336 attendees despite a Thanksgiving clash. Reporter notes and Attorney General Waggoner Carr spoke on redistricting with Carr joking about a court ruling while Lt. Gov. Preston Smith satirized legislative delays. Viet Nam peace talks and a praised Christmas parade capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Arledge
Stamford
Waggoner Carr
Lubbock
Arledge
Taylor County
Jones
Haskell
Dallas
Carr
Old Philosopher Questions Sleep Study On Eight Hour Rule
A reader letters about an English sleep expert who argues for six to four hours sleep, but the writer dismisses quotas. The writer, J. A., says he sleeps as he pleases and doubts books can guide personal routines, urging no outside sleep standards.
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England
J. A
Courtroom Movies Shape Injury Claims and Justice
A discussion of how courtroom movies influence juries in auto accident cases shows their usefulness in proving or disproving injuries while warning of bias. It notes authenticity, relevancy, and judge discretion to exclude films, with examples of a child and a highway scene, and ends by praising legal safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Residency Rule May Cost Texas Federal Medicaid Funds
Texas faces potential loss of federal medical care funds as a residency requirement delays eligibility under Title 19. Officials note gains when compliant after July 1 1966 but warn larger federal aid would have arrived sooner if the five year residence rule had been repealed earlier.
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Austin
Texas
Kerr-Mills
Congress
John H. Winters
Winters
National Guard to Leave for Year of Duty in 1940
Stamford news item details Company K 142nd Infantry mobilizing on a Monday, training at the local armory for ten days, then departing December 4 to Camp Bowie Brownwood for a year of service. New enlistees J J McDonald L A Wendeborn Clarence Teichelman Lee R Vanderworth Carl J Lunn and John E Carroll bring strength to seven of eleven percent. First Lieut Bluford W Ferris called to duty, with post office position shift to cover vacancy. Also notes Marvin Hinds buys Rose Tailor Shop and S R Swenson of New York visits Swenson ranches.
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142Nd Infantry
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Stamford
J. McDonald
L. A. Wendeborn
Clarence Teichelman
Lee R. Vanderworth
Carl J. Lunn
John E. Carroll
Bluford W. Feris
National Guard
R. C. Thomas
C. B. Smith
B. Britton
Marvin Stanford
Crady Baldwin
Marvin Hinds
Kermit
Rose
South Ferguson
Hinds
Fast Reynolds Street
S. R. Swenson
New York City
S. M. Swenson and Sons
Swenson
Vaske
Jones County
Roddy Kilowatt
West Texas Utilities Company
Pvt
K. K. Francis Jr
Ft. Scott
San Francisco
Calif
Pioneers On Parade Ten Years Ago In Stamford Clash
A 1955 regional clash at Childress features the Stamford Bulldogs and Phillips Blackhawks with 12 and 27 straight wins respectively. Weather woes include sleet and a low of 18. Community notes cover Lions Club formation, golden wedding anniversary of the Vaske couple, and local civic and school activities.
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Phillips Blackhawks
Stamford Bulldogs
Childress
Bulldogs
Blackhawks
Stamford
Ernest G. Moody
Lions Club
Chas. Vasek Sr
Turkish War Bow Aided Medieval Success
The war bow used by Turkish horsemen had an effective range of 500 yards and contributed to their military success in the Middle Ages.
Notice to The Public and Publication Details
Public notice from Stamford American and Stamford Leader Consolidated with American, published weekly at 124 East Hamilton Street Stamford Texas. Erroneous reflections will be corrected upon notification to the publisher per post office records and historical branding from 1924 1951.
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Stamford American
East Hamilton Street
Stamford
Texas
Stamford Leader
American
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Star-Telegram
Preston Smith
Viet Nam
Santa
Johnson Grass Farm
America
By Ace Reid
By Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Bar
American Law Institute
Norther
Ft. Ord, Calif
Bill Gay
Stamford Classroom Teachers Association
Rozella Veazey
Texas State Teachers Association
San Antonio
Lucy Kennedy
Addie Mae Kennedy
Midland
McMurry College
Roy M. Craig
Duke
N. Swenson
Bertha
Plymouths
Stetson
Valiant
Plymouthland
VIP Fury, Belvedere
Barracuda
Plymouth
Chrysler Muir
Wofford Motor Co
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