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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
8
The writer discusses boat safety rules at Lake Stamford, noting local ordinances require life jackets for every occupant while the state law requires wear only for passengers 12 and under. He urges updating Stamford laws to remove age limits and cites other civic issues and a theft at Stamford Memorial Cemetery, urging respect for graves.
The Old Philosopher muses on urban bankruptcy and who would manage a city if Washington aid fades. He contrasts with farming collapse, questions contingency plans and the fate of cities losing population. He ends with a puzzled note to the editor.
Lt Gov Ben Barnes declares run for governor saying loss of faith in state government is the top issue. He cites the SEC stock trading inquiry into officials as a cause for public doubt and calls for a more aggressive, progressive Texas leadership. Atty Gen Crawford C Martin seeks a fourth term amid ongoing scandals. Other potential candidates and oil production data follow in a broad political, economic update.
Stamford city council rejected Southwestern Telephone Company rate hike. Texas Independent Producers leader Jim West received Rotary tribute. Scouts Rusty Kelley and Roger Bunkley visited council. Old fiddlers contest draws entries. Texas Cowboy Reunion Week opens June 28 with western dress urged. 20 inch rain shower refreshed Stamford. Mrs T F Massey attended 1961 School Lunch Workshop in Lubbock.
Jack D Cummings son of Mr and Mrs Jimmie F Cummings of Lubbock has arrived for duty at Sheppard AFB. Sergeant Cummings is a telephone equipment instructor in the Air Training Command. He previously served with an Air Force unit in Alaska. He attended Monterey High School. His wife Sandra is daughter of J C Powell of Moran. Roxie York accompanied her. The city council urged ongoing fogging to curb mosquitoes, considering a new fogger due to clogging and downtime. Liquid DDT will be used later.
Attorney General Martin cautions consumers about fake travel promoters who may take money and disappear. Representatives Rayford Price of Fat Estine, Price Denial Jr. of Liberty, and David Finney of Fort Worth challenge House Speaker Gus Mutscher for re election.
Twenty years ago Stamford celebrates Round up Hall reopening at the Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds with a June 21 donation dance hosted by Stamford Square Dance Club. Four Stamford Public School teachers named, vocational agriculture expands, and local leaders including Jack Fuana gain posts.
The ad touts central gas heating with added cooling units, claiming low installation costs and cheaper gas usage than electricity. It argues you can cook a banquet without heating the home and emphasizes savings from upgrading an existing central gas heating system.
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