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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
8
Jones County weighs courthouse repairs and possible consolidation. Judge Leon Thurman plans a countywide committee to survey office space, inventory assets, and propose changes by August to prevent winter water damage and improve efficiency.
State Insurance Board reviews public hearing testimony on auto insurance changes that could raise the average Texas motorist bill by about 2.11 annually. Proposed shifts include higher bodily injury and property damage rates, a $50 deductible private passenger collision rise, and a notable 17.7 percent jump for comprehensive coverage with district variations and new driver classification ideas. The board also weighs broad coverage equity and age based rate flexibility while considering assigned risk enhancements.
The Old Philosopher writes from his Johnson grass farm on Paint Creek about the US travel abroad trend. He notes millions traveled to Europe last year, spending billions, and discusses proposals to subsidize European trips while joking that staying home may better preserve the dollar. He ends by saying he has no plans to go abroad this summer.
Avoca to hold its first annual homecoming on Saturday June 30 with registration in the lunch room at 1 p.m. and a 4 p.m. business meeting to plan future events. Stamford friends expect many former Avoca students and teachers to gather for the occasion. The item notes rain on bunting during Texas Cowboy Reunion days.
Stamford moves to take over garbage disposal in residence area with plans to cover business district after July 1. Street cleaning expanded. Red Cross sewing rooms to open after June 26 to aid war refugees. Local figures delivered notes on Air Corps training growth at Stamford Airport, while Texas Cowboy Reunion set for July 3–5. Community updates include visits, farming groups meeting county supervisors on soil conservation district plans.
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