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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
12
A new Texas school law grants free transfer between districts without protests from the losing district. Receiving districts may charge tuition and claim state allocations plus transportation for moved students. The law aims to free pupils to seek smaller class sizes or subjects not offered locally, reflecting Governor Committee proposals.
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek laments handwriting reading machines for mail sorting while joking about typewriters and magnetic ribbons. He questions feasibility, noting widespread typing needs and potential military industrial implications.
Statewide battles over welfare, water, and wages hinge on the August 5 constitutional amendments. Welfare seeks an $80 million ceiling. water backs a $3.5 billion revenue bond program for the $9 billion Texas water plan. Wages push for higher pay and annual sessions, with salary scales proposed for lieutenant governor, speakers, judges, and legislators. Governor Preston Smith faces a June 22 D Day to sign or veto the $2.8 billion budget and $61.9 million teacher pay bill, amid other budget and policy disputes.
Four area graduates joined 344 Abilene Christian College seniors to receive bachelor’s degrees in ceremonies Monday May 26. Recipients included Joe Lee McCaleb of Anson Grady Reed of Stamford Edward Silba of Avoca and Mary Cecile Stovall of Stamford.
In a light ballot, Stamford voters approve parking meters on a trial basis by 135 to 52. The item cites the move as part of city effort, pending implementation Monday June 13, with history noting related safety and local civic concerns.
Exchange student Nora Schwabe returns to Germany July 2 after living in Stamford a year with Rev and Mrs Starnes. Lee Walker notes Stamford’s population rise, while 61 employees attend a Friday dinner at the Country Club. Catfish caught at Lake Stamford and a $300 scholarship to Texas Christian University are announced alongside staff changes at First Baptist Cleveland and summer programs at McMurry College.
William A. Coe of Stamford now serves as district storekeeper for the Big Bend District after transfer from Stamford where he was assistant storekeeper since 1967. Mike Sanders becomes Stamford’s assistant district storekeeper. Coe, Avoca High School 1966 and Stamford public schools graduate, is married to Ann Martin Coe. they have one son, Richard.
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