Voting Method Is In Bad Need Of Some Changes
A Texas letter writer criticizes the secret ballot, ballot marking, and election administration as inconsistent across polling places. The piece calls for fewer voting boxes, better election official training, improved privacy, and clearer rules to prevent uneven outcomes nationwide. It also references water stewardship and a photo feature on volunteer firemen in Throckmorton and Vega contexts.
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Texas
Senator Johnson
South
Throckmorton
Vega
Pioneers on Parade 55 Years In Whitney Prospecting
In Stamford news files from December 8 1905 Reverend K R H Burks of Waxahachie represented the Shepherds Home for old ministers at Round Rock and attended the Avoca presbytery. He preached in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Local pastors Sonn
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Waxahachie
Shepherds Home For
Round Rock
Avoca J
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sunda
Wm. Pierce
Pioneers on Parade and Local Happenings 1935
Stamford area notes from 1935 cover oil showings near Avoca salt water in the Reliance well, closure of beer joints in Haskell County, Stamford High School Bulldogs beat the All-Stars 6 0 before about 200 fans, a Seeders school basketball tourney planned for December 7 8, 15 town teams involved. Local civic actions include Jones County Home Demonstration Council electing Mrs Robert Manly president 1935, Stamford Methodist district ministers meeting for the new year, Mrs W Ryan becoming president of St Johns Methodist Women’s Missionary Society, Ellen Smith Circle and Milie Shelton Circle chair positions assigned, and Will Rogers Memorial Fund donations totaling 73 70 with a Dec 15 goal. Contributions to be left at Stamford Bank Swenson Land and Cattle Co or Stamford Inn or Stamford American.
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Rutherford
Ellen Smith
Leslie Larche
Millie Shelton
Will Rogers
Congress Opposes Repeal of Connally Amendment
A 1946 era Senate move to bar World Court jurisdiction over US affairs is challenged anew by Rep. Humphrey who seeks to repeal the Connally Amendment. Eisenhower and top officials urge a repeal, signaling sovereignty risks and possible foreign court rulings on migration tariffs and the Panama Canal. The issue rests with the Senate. no House action expected.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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House of Representatives
Youth to undergo hip surgery at Methodist Hospital
To Have Surgery James McClintock, 17, former Stamford High School student injured in an October automobile wreck, will have surgery at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock Wednesday. A hip pin that slipped after the crash must be replaced, authorities learned earlier this week.
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Stamford High School
Methodist Hospital
Lubbock
Old Philosopher Finds Calm on Paint Creek Farm
Editor note introduces the Old Philosopher at his Johnson grass farm on Paint Creek. He jokes about worry, outlines the debate over measuring a second by atomic pulse vs Earth's orbit, and prefers a calendar over precise time standards while noting everyday routines endure regardless of scientific debates.
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Paris
New York
Johson
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Rural Civil Defense Meetings Planned In Jones County
Jones County Extension Agents Mary Newberry and Kirby Clayton announce a series of Rural Civil Defense meetings starting December 12. Woodrow Simmons will assist, covering the farmer role in nuclear attack and underground cellar prep for a two week survival. Farmers and interested persons urged to attend at Anson, Bricksdale Church, Hawley School, Nevida Community Center, M. Noodle School, and Rule locations with times listed.
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Mary Newberry
Kirby Clayton
Woodrow Simmons
Abilene
Anson County
Bricksdale Church
Hawley School
Don’t Get Up Nights with Bukets 4 Day Treatment
An ad touts Bukets 4 day relief for nocturia and kidney symptoms. It claims 50c for a 12 hour program to increase urine flow and regulate function, offered at City Drug Store with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
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City Drug Store
Pioneers On Parade Open Christmas Season In Stamford
Stamford to formally open the 1945 Christmas season on December 7 with downtown lights. Community fund drives near goal, Jones County bond sales average 52 percent. Rotary luncheon speaker Rev. Abner Fitzsard praised Peace, harvest, religion. Seymour game ends in a tie as Stamford finishes district stand. Baptist rally planned December 7 at Anson Church. Fireworks crackdown warned by Police Chief Flournoy.
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Abner Fitzsereld
Rotary
Southard
Stamford Bulldogs
Seymour Panthers
Seymour
Blind readers favor Talking Books over braille facilities
The American Foundation for the Blind survey finds only 1S percent of blind people read braille with facility, while nearly all can hear Talking Books, highlighting a shift in access to reading for the visually impaired.
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American Foundation For the Blind
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