County Clerk Checks Petition Signers for Consolidation Vote
Roy Thorn reviews a petition from Lueders and Avoca asking a special election on district consolidation. He marks out up to four names per five due to missing voter registration lists. The piece notes lenient state rules on registration in small counties and urges more public civics engagement at Stamford council meetings. It also mentions Wichita Falls rabbit ordinance debates and a 14 year olds license rule. A Texas Parade feature previews the Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford July 1 4, urging rodeo banners amid drought delays.
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Roy Thorn
Lueders
Avoca
Jones County
Texas oil output rises after Middle East flareup
The Railroad Commission authorized Texas producers to lift output by 2,268,000 barrels in late June due to Middle East supply curtailments. The June allowable rose from 33.8 to 35.9 percent retroactive to June 1, enabling a maximum 3,112,191 barrels per day versus 2,992,236 now. July allowables on hold with likely modest rise. State officials eye tax session ahead.
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Austin — Railroad Commission
Texas Oil Industry
Middle East
Commission
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Algeria
U.S
Britain
Libya
Spain
France
U. S
Suez Canal
Cape of Good Hope
Rocky Mountains
Incompetence and conduct expectations for teachers
The article defines incompetence in teachers as lack of subject mastery or failure to explain, plus inability to maintain classroom order, cooperate with staff, or manage funds. It notes exemptions for minor faults and that popularity is not proof of competency, with several example scenarios cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Chamber of Commerce
Innocent Passage Talk Spills From Stamford Letter
A reader argues for universal innocent passage rights from Stamford to Abilene and roams through city sidewalks and major U S routes with humor. The letter mentions US defense fallout shelter program in Texas and party leadership moves including Hilary Sandoval Jr and Thomas Keel at the Legislative Budget Board.
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Texas
US Defense Department
GOP
Peter O’donnell Jr
Hilary Sandoval Jr
el Paso
Republican Party of
Thomas M. Keel
Legislative Budget Board
PIONEERS ON PARADE-25 YEARS AGO Plea for Scrap Rubber Issued
Stamford page from June 26 1942 notes Judge Gilbert Smith urging Jones County citizens to donate scrap rubber before Tuesday closing. By noon Thursday 70 000 pounds had been collected with hope to reach 100 000 pounds. The piece also covers aviation training at Stamford Flying School, new barracks and hanger, Stamford High School band at the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Red Cross garment shipments, and first aid training prospects for Jones County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford American
Gilbert Smith
Jones County
Stamford
Stamford Flying School
Stamford High School
Texas Cowboy
Red Cross
Abilene
Ryland Gleaton
Red Cross Chapter
Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade Opens July 2 at 11 AM
The Texas Cowboy Reunion features a parade with bands riding clubs floats and riders as it opens the three day celebration on Tuesday July 2 at 11 am to draw large crowds. New officers will be elected July 2 at 10 am and a memorial service is set for July 3 at 1 pm.
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Stamford American
Texas Cowboy
Texas Cowboy Reunion Association Organization of
Oldtime Cowboys and Cattlemen
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
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Wichita Falls
Department of Public Safety
Texas Parade
Austin
Texas Press Association
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Isof Insurance
Garrison
J. A
United Nations Security Council
Israel
Gulf of Aqaba
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Nation Guard
North Fort Hood
National Guard
Harry Holt
Krbc-Tv
H. J. Merriott
Quarter Horse
Pat
Linda
A. J. Mills
Judy Metz
MR. Merchant
Stamps-Conhaim
Appeal
Vertisers
Conhaim
Advertising Service
Ting
Conhaim Advertising
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