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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1981
Page
4
Greg Jaklewicz recounts a morning flight with Kenny Tubbs from Stamford International to photograph cotton fields and traffic jams. The duo, flying a Cessna, describe preflight checks, learning to lock a door, and the thrill of a 60 mph cruise amidst calm skies and eventual crosswinds on landing.
State Land Commissioner Armstrong announces candidacy for governor as Democrats prepare for a cash battle. He touts legislative and executive experience while fundraising near $100,000 ahead of a $2.5 million primary. Liberals clash with Clements over redistricting plans as Jack Brooks faces multiple challengers.
Dec 14 1961 Stamford area notes win in district band competition at Colorado City for five Stamford High School musicians Tee Selmon led the first chair flute lineup while others gained top seats. The Latin Department earned a 1961 National Latin Examinations trophy with pins for medalists Betty Wisener Celeste Craig and Tee Selmon. Seaman Jimmie D. Davis son of Stamford residents reported aboard USS Magoffin undergoing overhaul in San Francisco.
Editor’s note and reader letter lampoon the idea that deficits do not cause inflation. The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek mocks a Reagan adviser claim while linking government spending to price rises, car shortages, and failing school grades. He ends asking if he could advise the President.
The December 16 1971 Stamford section recalls curbside mail boxes expansion at the Stamford Post Office and a drive-up box plan for local and out of town delivery. Landowners from Jones County protested irrigated land value increases. Stamford High Band members Debb ie Riddle and Arlene Teichelman earned all district honors at Abilene Christian College. M H Galbraith of Anson was named Jones County Democratic chairman succeeding W C Thompson who retired after four years. Garland C Ladd former Stamford resident marked 30 years at North American Rockwell in Los Angeles as director of public relations for Atomics International. Stamford Chamber and Board of City Development discussed January membership drive at Cliff House luncheon.
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