Lake Road Paving Could Boost Stamford Park Development
Local officials announce a planned paving of the Lake Stamford Park road, aligning with the pipeline route to the Stamford filter plant. Nelson Shave notes surveying is pending but the road may follow the current water route from Cobb's Camp bridge to the park, potentially increasing local commerce and easing access.
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Lake Stamford Park
Nelson Shave
Hamlin
Stamford
Cobb's Camp
Lake Stamford
Haskell
Aspermont
Rule
Lubbock
Stamford Chamber Chief Seeks Positive Townwide Push
Bart Burnett, newly appointed Stamford Chamber of Commerce manager, meets business and civic leaders to gauge community desires and start a program to move Stamford forward with positive thinking. He notes towns at crossroads succeed by adapting, while negative thinking stalls progress. The piece also cites local anecdotes on marriage timing and civic cooperation, plus a Texas constitutional change note.
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Bart Burnett
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Stamford
West
Texas
Fourteen Amendments Considered in State Legislature
House joint resolutions include HJR 17 to revive the Veterans Land Program with 40 million dollars in bonds, HJR 3 to let counties place tax funds in one general fund, HJR 27 to permit state officers to hold other non elective positions with no conflict, and HJR 37 to authorize hospital district cities to levy taxes for mental health and mental retardation programs.
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U. S
Free Speech Limits and Legislative Proposals Highlighted
A 1968 letter discusses free speech versus limits and cites a Texas Bar Association feature. It lists proposed state measures including revenue bonds for private plants, retirement system changes, tax exemptions, and government consolidations.
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Amy
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Wil Bernard
Old Philosopher Proposes Tax Refund Sparks Debate
A Johnson grass farmer writes to the editor arguing against state and local tax refunds from Washington. He warns a 5 to 10 percent rebate could trigger higher overall taxes up the line and suggests letting taxpayers keep their money instead. He details potential effects on state, county, and city finances.
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Johnson Grass Farm
Washington
Scrap Rubber Drive and Local Events in Stamford 1942
Stamford residents urged to collect scrap rubber to aid tire production and conserve gasoline. The notice lists acceptable items and directs deposits to the salvage pen at the square. Also announced are fiddlers registration for the Texas Cowboy Reunion event, a round of golf at Stamford Country Club, and dissolution of the Texas Defense Guard aviation branch effective June 15. Local fundraising totals are reported with $1,097 deposited and an appeal for $13 per person.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Stamford Salvage Committee
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stell
Belfig
R.C. Giles
USO
Yota
Clay Markham
Evan Miller
Anson
Ant
Wheat Referendum Set for June 20 Across Nation
Wheat farmers nationwide will vote on a wheat referendum June 20 with polls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If quotas pass, excess wheat over the farm allotment faces 45 percent of parity price penalties.
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Stamford American
T C. Rice
Sof Stamford High School
Farmers’ of America
Brownfield
Stamford
FFA
Texas
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D. M. Deen
Howard V. Harper
Episcopal Church
Jane
Bays
Harper
Jones County
Austin
BY Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Isue
Dallas
University of Texas Permanent Fund
Secretary of State
Texarkana
el Paso
Tarrant
Texas Accenaee Commission
Charles Murphy
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
Congress
State
J. A
Eaepiliope
Btace Reid
Jist
Owill
Charles Tayman
Sm Ie
Riya Epriva
Roest
Stamford Council
Sphinx
Lone Star
Lone Star Gas
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