Stamford Opposes Highway By-Pass Plan
Stamford merchants fiercely oppose a highway by-pass that would divert customers away from town arguing it threatens their livelihoods. Proposals include truck routing changes and street paving to ease large vehicles, while a proposed two-sides-of-square route is deemed costly.
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Governor Proposes Bond Issue For Park Development
Gov. John Connally backs an $82 million bond program to acquire and develop Texas state parks. The plan aims to grow park land from 60 000 acres to 150 960 acres by 1979 with a focus on water oriented outdoor recreation facilities.
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Texas Water Plan
Store liability and injury cases highlight foreseen danger rules
A woman won a substantial judgment against a store claiming negligence after a five year old rider rammed a shopping cart into her. A later shopper injured by falling peaches was denied, deemed not reasonably preventable. The piece discusses foreseeability, merchandise risk, and limits of store liability under varying scenarios. It also notes park plans, a Texas bond proposal, screw worm issues, and pit ban debates in transport and oil fields.
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Easier To Live Within Budget Than Income
Facitor's note on his Johnson grass farm hints at budget woes and budget overruns. The column argues Washington overestimates military costs by 10 billion with many editors blaming the gap while linking personal budgets to national spending to avoid unseen debts. It stresses voters supporting those who miss budget targets to stay in office.
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Washington
Pioneers on Parade Twenty-Five Years Ago
Defense bond drive in Jones County expands to meet a new $3,500 quota for the Red Cross war fund. Local offices report brisk sales since the war began, with post office sold out of small denominations and banks preparing replenishments. Jones county farmers vote 35 to 9 in favor of the cotton market quotas amid nationwide approval.
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Pioneer themes mix cafe blaze and Christmas ball notes
Nat Wash and family rebuilt from Nat's Cafe fire after 22 years of service in the city. The Cowboy's Christmas Ball marks its 22nd anniversary at Pioneer Hall with tabled plans and poem by Larry Chittenden. Road bond vote fails. funds would aid State Highway 92 projects. Stamford faces Texas AA title clash as Brady visits Fair Park for a 2 pm kickoff. local businesses close and schools cancel.
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Commissioners Court
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Fair Park Stadium
Abilene
Brady
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