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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1965
Page
8
Election results show Stamford ready to move forward with the hospital district and bonds. The town’s progress is praised as a community effort likely to attract industry and growth. May rainfall totals and local agricultural notes follow, with comments on NAACP concerns about Negro teachers in the state.
From the Stamford American May 24 1940 rain after noon rose to 2.28 inches by Thursday morning and grain men forecast at least a 15 percent yield increase as much of the crop was still developing. Jones County Red Cross set an $820 war relief quota. May birthdays at First Baptist Church to share a church basement dinner after morning worship. Washington High School to graduate five seniors on May 30 at Solomon Temple Baptist Church with Emma Parker Kirkum delivering the commencement address. WPA opening week event at Will Rogers Bunkhouse drew about 300. sewing room produced 4010 garments costing WPA 5444.80. Leona Mott supervised 19 workers October 1939 to April 1940. New Magnolia Petroleum distributor R E Hall succeeds G C Burton May 15. Burton remains with Magnolia/Cullum at North Swenson station.
A friendly town legend ends with a skunk shot by police after spending Monday afternoon on the Stamford post office lawn. The May 26 1955 note also reports an $85,000 Stamford Independent School District bond approved by voters 113 to 8 to fund stadium grandstand cafetorium and library upgrades among other improvements.
A borrower’s check marked "payment in full" creates a settlement offer and cashing it can bind the creditor to $1500. To preserve the full $1800 claim, return the check or strike the notation. without clear intent, cashing may neither side. The law treats such offers strictly and warns creditors and debtors alike. Public service feature by ABA and Texas Bar.
A summary of the 59th Texas legislative session notes a $3.6 billion state budget, creation of a coordinating board for higher education, a $101 million teacher pay rise, and major reforms in mental health and welfare. It covers redistricting, potential constitutional amendments, cost impacts, and key bills passed including water, shellfish regulation, and the new Permian State College.
Arteriosclerotic heart disease including coronary disease was the chief primary diagnosis, making up 18 percent of Social Security disability awards in 1963.
A Letter from J A on Paint Creek argues against Congress investigating boxing and beauty contests. He favors letting events be and questions the need for federal action while noting public interest and the compares to Miss America selection. He shifts focus to broader issues like Viet Nam.
Notice to the public states any erroneous reflection on the character reputation or standing of any firm individual or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publisher editor and printer at the Stamford Texas office. The paper combines with the Stamford Leader and American since 1951 with postal notices under the 1870 act.
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