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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1981
Page
1
Stamford Bulldogs place six players on the 1981 District 7-AAA All-District team led by Steve Bohannan who earned first team honors at offensive tackle and defensive end. He is among three players named to both first team offense and defense by 7-AAA coaches.
Brad Woodward of Breckenridge and Randy Uselton of Colorado City headline Carh and Bohannan two way standouts with Woodward earning Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. Paul Gomez and Essie Woodard also make first team. Stamford dominates on defense with Garcia Gomez and Howard, while letters to Santa deadline set for Dec 23 in the Stamford American.
New Texas law requires all drivers to carry proof of minimum liability coverage starting January 1. Minimums are 10,000 per person for medical expenses, 20,000 for two or more, and 5,000 for property damage. Documentation may be a letter or card from the insurer, and must include company name, insured, policy period, and policy number. Violations incur fines, license and registration suspension, and higher insurance rates. DPS and local police may request proof on highways and during investigations.
Stuntman Terry Kelley and Paul Lesse visited Stamford for a one day Star Wars promo at C R Anthony's. Kelley, Vader actor with 134 film and 106 TV roles, said Revenge of the Jedi filming would take 6 to 8 weeks starting late February.
Stamford City Council suspends West Texas Utilities rate increase of 15.4 percent for 120 days to allow for further study and public hearings. The move delays an Austin PUC submission while also postponing a Paint Creek Water District water supply request. Engineer Lee Head says Lake Stamford capacity is 3.7 million gallons daily, with maximum demand at 3.2 million. Mayor Astin and council discuss siltation impacts and future water provisioning before January second meeting.
The Stamford American prints its Christmas edition Tuesday afternoon and closes at 1 p.m. Thursday. Advertising and news deadlines are 1 p.m. Monday with area news due Monday. Banks and city offices close for Thursday and Friday. mail service is suspended Friday and resumes Saturday.
W B Harrison of IJI announced Tuesday his bid for Jones County Commissioner Precinct 2 in the Republican primary in May 1962. He said it would be an honor to participate in the election process and would welcome suggestions for future commitments of the office.
The fall drive for the United Way is stuck at 68 percent of its $17,000 target for 1981. Drive chairman Birger notes 1982 is near and directs readers to the united page 5 for updates.
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