New Year Reflections and Tax Hikes In 1981 Daily Life
A columnist surveys 1981 start with tax forms arriving after holidays, rising car prices, flu season, and a new federal minimum wage of 3.35 per hour with FICA rising to 6.65 percent. He notes tax changes, wage ceilings, and Indiana football outlook while joking about personal plans and local news.
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Bulldogs
Washington, D.C
Uncle Sam
Bangkok
Chrysler
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Tom Landry
Atlanta
Fulton County
John Wendeborn
John
Hendrick Medical Center
Stamford American
Texas Rangers
Texas poised to approve high level nuclear waste dumps
Texas lawmakers push to allow high level nuclear waste dumps as out of state sites close. Debates center on safeguards, health risks, site location, and the fairness of Texas hosting waste from other states. Census redistricting and school budget disputes also loom as Legislature meets deadlines.
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Austin
Texas
Lone Star
Illinois
South Carolina
Nevada
Bay City
Glenrose
Texans
House
Senate
West
West Texas
Legislative Budget Board
Mark White
White
Pioneers on Parade in Stamford Focuses on Local Growth
Stamford records show 53 new residences built last year valued at 264 450. Housing Authority added 18 buildings with 36 units costing 19 000. New church construction totaled 258 000 and remodeling exceeded 20 000. Also notes a Trinity Baptist Church sanctuary dedication and a diphtheria case at Stamford Sanitarium.
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Stamford American
Ifty
Stamford
Dic Rowland
Stamford Housing Authority
Sherry Thompson
Jay Thompson
Randy
Greg Cole
Timmy
Tab Felts
Drew Childress
Johnny
Becky Renfrow
Tommy Reed
Charlie Weber
Yvonne Haughton
Patricia Cockerell
Trinity Baptist Church
Aspermont
Pioneers on Parade Fire losses mark year in Stamford
A Stamford baby named Kristen Ann Urrate defined the year as the first newborn of 1971. Fire damage statewide totaled 68 509 98 with M System’s 63 000 loss the largest single claim. Stamford Fire Department logged 190 fires in 1970 and 274 ambulance calls, with June and July busiest and April quiet.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Kristen Ann Urrate
Sam Urrate
Kristen
Stamford Memorial Hospital
John Mark
David
Christ Lutheran Church
City of
Dumas
Stamford Fire Department
H.R. Macomber
New
M-System
City Hall
Model T revival plea from Old Philosopher on Paint Creek
In a letter to the editor the Old Philosopher on his Johnson grass farm argues the car industry should reintroduce a 1981 style Model T. He suggests a $1600 modernized, rust-proof aluminum body car in black with simplified features to avoid government bailouts and foreclosures.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Henry Ford
Stamford FHA collects Rehab '81 donations Saturday
The Stamford FHA in Stamford is collecting donations for Rehab '81 this Saturday from 10 30 a m to 12 noon. Those wanting a pickup should call Judy Ender at 773 5171. Mrs Ender is the Stamford High School FHA sponsor.
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Stamford Fha
Judy Ender
Letter of thanks to Stamford Bulldog fans and supporters
A Stamford letter to the editor thanks Bulldog fans for their support during the joint season. The writer commends sportsmanship, quiet conduct during an opponent’s injury, and the community of administrators, faculty, students, assistant coaches, and players. The note is signed by Jerry Taylor.
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Stamford Bulldog Ans
Stamford
Jerry Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyndell Williams
Texas Press Association
U.S. Supreme Court
Census Bureau
Congress
Potter Stewart
Texas Atty
Stewart
U.S Post Office
Dorothy Craig
Greg Jakiewics
John G. Weadeborn
Texas Press
West Texas Press
Une Poot
Mubsc
Pone Keates
Jones
Outande
Terese
Stamford Sanitarium
Shelley Royston
Charles Royston
Harold Cottle
Bimbo
Larry
Carlsbad
Mrs. C.D. Smith
Carlsbad Cavern
J.D. Brumfield
G.C. Carothers
Tillotson
J.A
Big
Ross Gentry
Hamil
Buddy
Northside
Bunkley
Upshaw
W. McHarg
Carl Cooper
E. Hamilton
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