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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1981
Page
4
Greg Jaklewicz notes that 16 percent of Americans lack Pearl Harbor awareness while recalling the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, its devastation, and its lasting impact. He honors veterans, contrasts past and present warfare, and hopes for lasting peace this Christmas season.
Gov. Bill Clements agreed to testify in the Credistricting case after resisting executive privilege claims. A federal appeals panel did not decide on privilege, while the press faced a courtroom ban in a separate Lufkin bank stockholders case. Legislative figures testified on district plans and voting rights, and immigration, labor, and fiscal issues dominated state business.
Built in the 15th century, Moscow's Kremlin rises behind walls said to be 12 feet thick and 65 feet tall, defining a formidable fortress core and historic landmark in the heart of Russia's capital.
In Stamford December 7 1961 remodeling delays for city hall due to windows arrival. East side addition near completion with roof possible this week. Stamford High School students named to Texas All-State Choir and alternates named to All-Regional Choir. Otto Smith retires after 43 years 9 months, reaching 70. Jeff McBeth becomes Trinity Baptist pastor. Bob Payne gains early medical branch acceptance. Lone Star Gas honors awarded. City weed-cutting authority disputed by Mayor. Stamford invited for 1962 Southwestern Exposition day. Ronnie Harrison earns honorable mention on Fort Worth Star Telegram mythical all-state Class AA team.
The 1971 all-district picks honor Stamford Bulldogs with six on the offensive first team and five on defense. Coaches of the Year are Stamford's Charlie Smith and Haskell's Tommy McAdams. Other honorees include Ringo Bolin and Fred Washington among offensive players and Alan Plumlee, John Newsom, Robert Stevenson on defense.
Editor's note mocks how bureaucrats scramble to prove essential status when funding is cut. A humorous piece argues for a commission to decide who stays, suggests absurd solutions like pawning political promises or engraving plates used to print money to tide over a deficit.
A screening service is scheduled Wednesday at the Stamford Library Building. The free clinic runs 10 a.m. to 12 noon with immunizations from 1 to 3 p.m. Other services cover diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia, vision, hearing, weight, and urinalysis. Abnormal findings will be referred to the client’s private physician.
Jymann Hokanson, a 1980 Stamford High School graduate, is among five Big Country students in Abilene Christian University's Big Purple Band. A sophomore home economics major, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hokanson.
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