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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
8
A discussion on applying escheat to delinquent city, school district, and county property to recover unpaid taxes. Proposes state ownership as recoverable, citing abandoned land, and outlines challenges with current tax-sale laws and unclaimed property ideas.
Austin lawmakers enter a crucial week as the House debates Gov. Connallys mini liquor by the drink bill and works toward a 1969 operating budget of 2.5 billion. Tensions rise over amendments and provisions on lobbying, license fees, and financial disclosure as state leaders push taxes, budget, and liquor reforms amid looming convention loyalties.
In a humorous letter to the editor a reader mocks foreign living conditions and debates American comparisons. He cites Cuba Russia France India and others, argues America’s not far behind, and ends with a quip about wrapping a copy of The American around vegetables.
Stamford American reports the Texas Cowboy Reunion chairmen received Stetson 7 X Beaver hats at the Reunion grounds guest house. W G Swenson, Clay Markham, Henry Andrews and others listed received the hats. Also notes street numbers sale by Boy Scouts, lighting plans for tennis courts, and local civic projects. Charles Strauss heads buying trip to California. Brazelton Lumber Co modernization underway on West McClarg Street. Lawrence Crider a contractor. Ann Markham visiting from Paris for summer.
Stamford notes highlight new West Point style band uniforms ready for the Stamford High School band this fall. Douglas Beggs named drum major. majorettes listed. City water use steady, streets retopped, and contractors relocate equipment. Local social event planned for Lake Stamford with hosts and guests announced.
Lieutenant John Heath, the first Marine killed in the War of 1812, was wounded on June 23 1812 during a sea battle between the President and the British ship Belvedere.
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