Stamford Airport Progress Sparks City Revival
Stamford faces a $120000 airport improvement celebration with a Saturday program featuring a fly over and parachute displays. Local groups backed the project with federal and state aid while a WWII era training field history adds to the airport’s mix of industry potential. Senator Yarborough proposes twenty year citizenship rules sparking debate on language and immigration policy. Edie Hudson and Richard Campbell connected to local Texas tech and Six Flags performances. County finances show most funds in the black with one minor deficit and tax revenue shifts upcoming.
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San Angelo
Tuttles Miscellany
Stamford
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Air Force
Edie Hudson
Stamford High School
University of Texas
Ike Hudson
Crazy Horse
Six Flags Over Texas
Richard Campbell
Texas Tech
Man Owing Nothing Stirs Neighborly Debate
In a letter from Paint Creek, J A notes a neighbor who supposedly owes nothing, no mortgage, cash for property, and no debts. The Old Philosopher jokes about debt freedom, asks readers how many such people exist, and says he won’t join them, arguing debt ties people to society.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
United States
America
Columbus
Veto Watch as Smith weighs Texas budget fate
Gov. Preston Smith plans a Friday TV declaration on whether he will veto the Legislature’s one year budget bill and when a special session might be scheduled. A noon follow up will frame further views at the Texas Press Association convention in Arlington. The $60.4 million teacher pay raise hangs on the veto decision amid revenue and line item veto possibilities.
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Texas Press Association
Inn of Six Flags
Arlington
Smith
House
Senate
Martin Acosta Receives Medal at Fort Campbell
Army Specialist 5 Martin L. Acosta 23 son of Mr and Mrs Domingo Acosta 513 W Reynolds Stamford received the Good Conduct Medal May 15 while with the 594th Transportation Company at Fort Campbell Kentucky for exemplary conduct efficiency and fidelity in active service He is a mechanic with the company entered service in April 1963 and was last stationed in Germany He holds the Air Medal.
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Martin L. Acosta
Domingo Acosta
W. Reynolds Street
Stamford
594Th Transportation Company
Ft. Cambell
Acosta
Germany
Wheat Harvest Slows After Rain Delays Pioneers Parade
From The Stamford American June 17 1949 farmers report wheat harvest moving slowly as fields remain wet. Rain slows work on right of way for the Bricksdahl farm to market road. County Judge Rodger Garrett expects deeds from Austin and contract letting soon. Stamford air and fire department items noted with town hall finances and local events.
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Bricksdahl
Roder Garrett
Austin
Jones County
Shackelford
Albany
Stamford
Dick Rowland
Pioneers on Parade Ten Years Ago in Stamford
In Stamford Texas a 70 acre cotton field planted for Mr and Mrs George Hillard was blown away by a sand storm. Replanting followed. Alton McCrewan Jr 37 named Texas Baptist Father of the Year youngest ever to hold the title. J L Hill of D and H Builders announced a public home open house. Preston Butler 27 joins Jack Watson law firm after UT Law and Texas Christian University degrees. Jones County Fair plans discussed. Stamford Chamber plans 1000 new maps for roads into Stamford Lake. Nickey Jackson 1967 Stamford High graduate becomes partner at A T Jacksons Superdog. Stamford native Winston L Martin recent UT Medical Branch graduate son of Dr Elizabeth Martin and the late Dr W L Martin.
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Alton McCrewan Jr
Jack Southerland
Stamford
Southside
J. L. Hill
D and H Builders
Preston Butler
Fort
George Hillard
New Hope
Winston L. Martin
Stamford High School
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
Elizabeth Martin
Brownwood
W. L. Martin
Best herbicide results depend on good equipment use
Max M. Reynolds of Abilene warns equipment malfunctions cause poor herbicide results. He notes rising herbicide demand, large areas treated in the South, and heavier weed pressure after record rains. Proper spray calibration and cleaning gear between chemicals are essential, with dealer guidance advised for switching chemicals.
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Max M. Reynolds
Abilene
Agricultural Chemical Corporation
Rolling Plains
Cotton Growers Inc
Reynolds
Deviers
Plains
South Plains
Cotton Belt
Texas
Shirley Chase Completes Nursing School Graduation
Shirley Chase daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith graduated from Hillcrest School of Nursing Waco on June 6. Graduation exercises included 27 students at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. She attended Hill Junior College Hillsboro and is a licensed vocational nurse who completed courses at Dallas Vocational School of Nursing and passed the state board in 1965. Mrs Chase will work in the coronary care unit Hillcrest Baptist Hospital Waco when it opens in July. She and her husband Weldon will live in the Waco area.
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Shirley Chase
Sam Smith
Hillcrest School of Nursing
Waco
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
Dallas Vocational School of Nursing
Stamford student earns spring 1969 West Texas honor roll
Alan Schmidt of Stamford is named on the West Texas State University spring semester 1969 honor roll. Schmidt, a junior, finished the term with a 2.6 grade average.
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Alan Schmidt
Stamford
West Texas State University
Schmidt
State Securities Board Sets Record May Permit Total
The State Securities Board issued more permits in May for the sale of securities than in any prior month, marking a historic high for the agency.
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State Securities Board
Athlete's Foot Treatment Ad From City Drug Store
Quick drying product promises fast itch and burn relief within minutes. In 3 to 5 days infected skin sloughs off and healthy skin returns. Satisfaction guaranteed with a $1.49 refund if not delighted within an hour at City Drug Store.
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City Drug Store
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