White joins three way race for Texas governor
AUSTIN Dems widen tag team for statewide races as Attorney General Mark White enters a three way Democratic gubernatorial contest with Tyler Senator Peyton McKnight and Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong. White cites rising costs and supporters expect multi million dollar spending. Former Attorney General John Mills and ex Governor Dolph Briscoe reportedly not entering. Endorsing debate among liberals versus conservatives, Gov Bill Clements pushes for open dialogue on direction. In AG race Tyler ex US Attorney John Hannah of Tyler leads. other potential contenders include State Senators Jack Ogg and Ray Farabee. Midland Senator Pete Snelson confirms bid for land commissioner against Billy Clayton Garry Mauro. Texas Water Plan revision funded at $295,000 continues to draw attention.
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Pioneers on Parade Twenty Years Ago Cotton Moves to Gins
A Stamford American recap from December 21 1961 notes cotton mood in the area improving as gins run long hours with expectations of around the clock by week end. Surveys show good grade and market strength while most cotton remains in fields. Also reported are a whiskey seizure in Abilene a fallout shelter survey plan for several counties and political races in the 13th Congressional District along with local civic notes and a Stamford High School carol program for the Rotary Club.
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Joe Bailey Meissner
Oran Brigham Jr
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Stonewall County
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Reading argument on TV effect on kids
Editor notes Old Philosopher on Paint Creek farm discusses television and reading among children. A teacher-led experiment of 50 families turning off TV for a month showed mixed results. some read more, but most returned to TV. The piece argues TV both helps and hinders, with humor and cautious insight, ending with a personal signoff from J.A.
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J.A
Bloodmobile to visit Stamford on January 18
Ten year push for Red Cross blood drives ends with a Stamford visit to the city’s St John’s Methodist Church basement. The mobile unit will operate from 11 am to 3 pm and draws blood from Wichita Falls regional bank.
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Michelangelo's illiterate cook and pictorial shopping list
A famed Renaissance anecdote notes Michelangelo guiding a cook who could not read by drawing items he needed. The illustrated menu item list survives as a notable museum artifact in Rome.
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