Questionable Texas Legislature Actions Highlighted
Roy Craig reviews recent Texas legislative action, noting pension provisions for state workers passed with incomplete notice, improper conference committee maneuvers on the criminal code, and disputes over effective dates. He cites quotes from Rep. Roy Arleige and Leon Thurman, analyzes deadline issues, and mentions Life Magazine potential Texas Cowboy Reunion photography and Olton banker weather ads as side items.
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Abilene Reporter-News
John Connally
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Roy Arleige
Stamford
Leon Thurman
Anson
Pioneers on Parade 54 Years Ago Roundhouse Planned Here
Stamford Tribune reports the Stamford and Northwestern Railroad will build a small roundhouse in Stamford to serve Stamford and Northwestern trains and likely Wichita Valley and Rock Island lines. The roundhouse will be ready soon and crews will be stationed here. The piece also notes recent severe weather events in Avoca, Lueders, and Haskell, with fatalities and property damage, plus local moves by residents and business notes.
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The
Tribune
Samford
Stamford and Northwestern Railroad
Wichita Valley
Rock Island
Stamford
Stamford and Northwestern Railway
Tri
Pioneers on Parade Twenty-Five Years Ago Storm Damage
Stamford area suffered over 10000 dollars in damage from a Saturday night wind and rain storm with hail and electrical disturbances. The city saw minor damage but areas east of Stamford reported heavier losses including a damaged hospital line and a shell of Pleasant Valley school. Fire from lightning affected a home near the hospital and several businesses lost plate glass. Red Cross appeals and local firemen attended regional conventions as Stamford prepares a Stamps Baxter music school faculty for 18 days starting July 1.
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Stamford
Wilke Hudson
Hos
Clyde
J. K. Brady
Stamps-Baxter
Lester Baize
Tuxedo
C. M. Watson
Henry Shipp
Fred Bennett
Stamford Seeks Air Service Enhances Dallas Route Petition
Stamford officials joined 35 towns in Dallas to urge the federal government for better air service. The proposed route would run Dallas Stamford Lubbock Roswell under Pioneer Air Lines, as Dallas coordinates with the Aviation Committee. Also two Sunday fires caused up to 30,000 dollars in damage and water supply issues, with higher city water rates likely after Friday council meeting amid 100 degree heat.
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Starmford
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Cooper
Man- Beer Lee Walker
Stamford
Lubbock
Roswell
N. Sl
Pioneer Air Lines
Wnes
Surprise Furniture Company
State sales tax rises on clothing and autos in July
On July 1 the extended state sales tax takes effect raising outer clothing under ten dollars to two percent and increasing auto tax from 1 to two percent. The governor vetoed several bills and officials discuss ethics and dairy farmer juror service. A report shows screwworm eradication cuts by ninety three percent with improved cooperation from producers.
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Austin
William J. Murray
Waggoner Carr
Murray
Railroad Commission
Carr
Legislative Council
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
Bob Eckhardt
Houston
Travis Peeler
Corpus Christi
House
Senate
Travis County
Texas Animal Health Commission
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Avoca Student Enrolls in A&M Adjunct Summer Program
Avoca student Jefferson Scott Smith is among 164 freshmen in A&M College's unique Adjunct summer program at Junction. The six week term covers mathematics English and physical education while serving as field work base for civil engineering and geology students. The first term ends July 12 with a second term starting July WM.
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College Station
Texas A&m College
Junction
Tex
Jefferson Scott Smith
Avoca
Stamford American publication notice in Stamford Texas
The Stamford Leader becomes part of the Stamford American consolidated publication with editor Roy M. Craig and assistant Vern Stewart. The paper is issued weekly on Thursdays from 144 East Champiton Street Stamford Texas. notices advise corrections for errors affecting individuals firms or corporations.
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Roy M. Craig
Vern Stewart
Patiiaher
del Et
Stamford
East Dhampiton Street
Slamford
Texas
Farmer Rejects Idea of Standard Work Week
A farmer letter writer opposes a national standard work week for farmers. He argues farming hours should be self regulated, not set by government, noting the day begins at dawn and ends at night and is nobody else’s business how long he works. He warns against potential Hour-Control programs and stresses personal decision.
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Washington
Christ's Way My Way Bible School At Orient Street Church
The Orient Street Church of Christ hosts a Vacation Bible School theme Christ's Way My Way. Daily sessions run 8:45 to 9:45 with first teaching 9 to 9:45 and second teaching 10:05 to 10:45, followed by a closing assembly 10:45 to 11 a.m.
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Church of Christ Holds Bible School
Christ's Way
Orient Street Church of Christ
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Roy Craig
R. E.buck Hall
Killeen
Life Magazine
Bernard Buie
Bernard
Oldtimers Association
Olton
Railroad
Stamford Tribune
Buine
Lueders
Haskell
W. D. Hudson
Dickens County
E. Adams
Fort Worth
J. M. Hanna
Marshall
I. C.rutherford
C. J. Rosignal
W. J. Blair
Weinert
Swenson Gin
Stamford American
Stamford Red Cross
Bill Gay
Kennth Veazey
Lee Armour
Stamford Fire Department
Amarilo
Air Service
Aviation Committee
Dallas Chamber of Communesce
By Vern Sanford
Connally
Upper Guadalupe River
Angleton
Texas Water Commission
Water Commission
Alton Griffin
State District and County Attorneys Association
Screwworm Progress
A&m School
Pateret
Jay
AVA
Ace Reid
J. A
U. S
Ahi i
Chevrolet
Corvette
Swenson
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