Court ruling on school funding prompts broad questions
A federal San Antonio court held Texas public school financing via local property taxes violates state and federal constitutions. It orders the legislature to devise a different approach within two years, risking local control and triggering debates over Gilmer Aikin funds, ad valorem taxes, and possible tax reforms.
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Survival In 1972: A Letter From Paint Creek Philosopher
A letter from a Paint Creek farmer and thinker argues that predictions for 1972 are unreliable. He predicts humanity and alligators will endure, despite fears of hydrogen war and pollution, and urges continual dodging and forward motion.
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Governor Plays Guessing Game On 1972 Special Session
Governor Preston Smith hints at calling a 1972 special session near the filing deadline and possible early in the year due to a Supreme Court challenge to filing fees. He rejects early session to replace Speaker Mutscher, awaiting revenue estimates and a looming tax bill.
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Smith
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
Abilene
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Watchnight service planned by St John’s Methodist
Read as Stamford area notes from 1951 include an upcoming Watch Night service at St John’s Methodist Church on Dec 31 at 9 pm. The article also covers a staff Christmas party at Stamford Country Club hosted by Roy M. Craig and Mrs. Craig, plus various local civic and economic items.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
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City Fire Hall
Santa
Stamford
James Lee Terry
North Texas State University
Jones County
Anson Grade School
Mary Y. Newberry
Kirby Clayton
Judy Cowger
Ed Templeton Delivers Glider History Talk to Rotarians
Abilene pharmacist Ed Templeton addressed Rotary Club members on gliding history and pleasures of soaring. He described early hill launches, modern airplane-assisted takeoffs, and feats such as gliders staying aloft up to 55 hours and reaching 46 000 feet. Templeton cited an Odessa-born pilot with a 700 mile flight.
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Abilene
Odessa
Templeton
Building a Compost Pile With Layered Vegetables and Soil
To create a compost pile, alternate layers of vegetable matter with garden soil. Each vegetable layer should be watered thoroughly and sprinkled with a commercial fertilizer for balanced decomposition.
Christmas Music Highlights From Stamford Schools
Annual Christmas concert by the Teners and Clefs at Stamford High School drew participants from the junior and advanced groups under director W E Mayes. Junior Clefs included Gary Acker Robert Bishop Paul Boedeker Chuck Brownfield and others as they presented a four part program.
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W .E. Mayes
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