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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
10
In Texas voters weigh a political shift challenging the Kennedy administration with a close election debate about patronage and conservatism. The Dallas area highlights major local hiring questions as a Republican emerges in Congress while entertainment notes profile Mrs. Allen Eubanks, a former Broadway performer tied to a Houston couple.
A satirical letter from J. A. on a Paint Creek farm urges the president to substitute the most unreliable American to meet Khrushchev in Europe. The piece mocks promises versus actions and questions the value of negotiations with the Soviet leader.
Reach, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Reach of Fort Worth, will graduate May 31 from Texas Christian University with a BA in physics and mathematics. He will report June 12 to the Pacific Missile Range in California. He is a member of Sigma Chi and Pi Mu Epsilon. The Roach family farmed in Stamford.
In Austin the legislature fails to pass major welfare and highway safety measures while advancing several other bills. Lawmakers debated liquor club sales, private club licensing, and refunds to legislators. Welfare bills gain final passage but editorials flag concerns over funding and future voter approval.
The City Council ordered stock water on the Square to aid country visitors buying water for their stock. The Stam ford Inn will add two stone rooms on the north side. A contractor near the railroad struck a negro on the forehead with a pick handle, producing an ugly wound. Dr Robertson dressed the injury. Harvey Spoon leaves for Haskell to run a skating rink. Dr W A Whittenburg of Maxdale plans to locate here after buying three lots. The School Board will elect two to three more teachers and add rooms.
Stamford reports detail a council discussion on phone rates, a coon hunting gathering at Bute Park, Western Union manager change with Lamar Surgee leaving, Hassen voyage film shown at Stormfield Junior Chamber luncheon, Memorial Day observance planned downtown, Poppy Day in Stamford led by VFW Auxiliary with Camp Fire assistance.
Sue Morrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Morton has been chosen sponsor for Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion to be held July 2 3. Memorial service will be by Vernon D Hart Post American Legion with Rev Ben Parker delivering the address and Rev M B Harris conducting the service. The soil conservation work sheet deadline extended to June 10 with no further extension. Stamford saw over four inches of rain in May totaling 2.89 inches in the last ten days and Lora Haynie Librarian was installed as president of the Business and Professional Women's Club
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