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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1981
Page
4
Editorial on summer horror and adventure films. Notes past hits like Jaws and Friday the 13th and previews forthcoming titles such as Alligator and Graduation Day. Mentions bizarre faux titles and spoof ideas, satirically predicting box office hype and personal plans for moviegoing.
The Texas House passed a redistricting plan with lawmakers paired in new districts forcing campaigns against fellow representatives next year. Rep Paul Moreno protested the plan, threatening a federal suit, while a key vote pitted Dan Kubiak against Bill Keese. Clements expected to sign the concurrent wiretap bill after a polarized session.
A 30 minute soaking in Stamford produced 0.70 inches of rain early Saturday, pushing a two day total to 1.18 inches. May rainfall rose to 2.93 inches, below normal 3.75 inches for the month, while year to date measures reached 10.29 inches. Winds to 52 mph accompanied the dust and rain.
Stamford American files reveal local girls winning at the Hardin-Simmons rodeo and earning honors. Four Stamford girls were named by the American Legion Auxiliary to attend Blue Bonnet Girls State in Austin June 14 to 23, with delegates Marianne Green Tanis Smith Anita McCoy Celeste Craig. Marjorie Sue Hardin earned a bachelor of science from Mary Hardin Baylor College. Avoca FHA officers trained during May 22 handover. Brenda Foster won two silver belt buckles at the Hardin-Simmons junior rodeo for best all-around cowgirl and pole bending. Stamford High Latin scores topped by Sara Tee Selmons with 118 of 120.
June 3 1971 Stamford American reports SHS graduation events and honors. Kathleen Brinell elected president of the National Honor Society with Ricky Medford as VP Dana Manske secretary Susan Young treasurer as 13 members inducted from 63 candidates. Special awards announced at commencement. Rotary Lions Exchange and Lioness club scholarships awarded to several seniors including Carolyn Reed Terry Stremmel Darlene Bounds Austin Bolin Billy Dennis Roger Galloway Matt Selmon valedictorian and Miss Watson who received the Strauss Scholarship. A new Safeway store opens in Abilene with manager George Mullins. Cynthia Wimberly to perform with Westwirl Winds at Abilene High School recital. Pierian Club past presidents reelected Mrs J L Woodson president two-year term. Mrs Hubert Watson completes term at Cliff House breakfast.
Editor voices a historian like Johnson grass farmer arguing redistricting reform. He critiques gerrymandering, proposing a unified nationwide mail voting system with fixed district sizes, aligned by population or by a computed acreage approach, to end late night redraws and partisan advantage.
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