Clean up and ordinances eyed for Fort Worth streets
Community notes urge a little cleanup before the Cowboy Reunion to improve city appearance. Fort Worth considers an ordinance banning junk cars with a $200 daily fine in residential zones, while Stamford debates action. Cotton market concerns are discussed at a Dallas Cotton Congress meeting chaired by Burris C. Jackson. The Rolling Plains Cotton Growers aim to boost cotton quality and producer profits.
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Water for Texas plan gains lawmakers approval in Austin
Legislators and water leaders broadly endorsed the Texas Water Development Board's $3.7 billion Water for Texas plan. The proposal features a rescue operation for the Lower Rio Grande Valley irrigated region where a court decision voided water rights on over 100000 acres and calls for two large reservoirs on the San Antonio area project designed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Spectator safety in racing under legal duty of care
Legal analysis reviews when race management owes due care to spectators and when damages may be barred. Cases show liability for unsafe stands or rotted seats and for avoidable hazards like visible nails, while risk created by a spectator’s own actions can bar recovery. The piece notes safety costs but says life outweighs expense in legal balance.
Old Philosopher Attacks Four Year Old School Entry Idea
A reader ridicules a National Education Association proposal to start children at age four. He jokes about extended schooling, shorter summers, and automatic draft and retirement effects while lamenting modern vacation norms and parenting duties.
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Cigarette tax climbs in May surpasses prior year and April
May cigarette tax revenue reached nearly 3.0 million dollars more than the 7.6 million dollars collected a year earlier and about 1.0 million dollars higher than April 1966. Liquor and wine tax receipts show a decline versus 1965.
Anson Rodeo Planned as Winds Dampen Damage
Anson will host its first rodeo Saturday afternoon and night June 14 with free admission except shaded grandstand seats. Judge C E Coombes to present a loving cup to Miss Anson bathing beauty winner. High winds and electrical disturbances caused damage, notably to the Stamford Compress building estimated at $2000.
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Stamford National Guard sails for two weeks at camp
Stamford area news covers the Stamford National Guard unit departing Sunday for a two week camp. The division review is scheduled for the first Saturday of camp, followed by field problems and maneuvers in the second week.
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