Smith Commendations Sweep In For Veto Stand
Governor Preston Smith faced a legislative clash over a one year appropriation bill. The veto preserved funds and avoided new taxes while highlighting limits of gubernatorial power. The piece notes highway funding risk, local officials, and Stamford civic pride tied to the Texas Cowboy Reunion.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Conference Committee
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Highway Department
Smith
Barnes
Pappy O’daniel
The Old Philospher on Paint Creek Foresees City Debt Woes
A columnist notes that big cities face financial trouble while farm life remains stable. He wonders how urban debt affects the farm problem, paring down advice to avoid overreacting and suggests cautious renewal for Petunia plants with pruning.
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Philospher
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
United States
New York
Chicago
Dallas
Washington
Austin State Launches Major Crime Fight Plan
Texas clears statewide crime control effort led by Governor Preston Smith. The plan seeks federal action grants totaling 11 million with initial 850 thousand planning and 235 thousand for riot gear. If continued, 11 million more in 1970, with collaboration across courts, law enforcement, and corrections.
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Austin
Texas
U. S. Department of Justice
Preston Smith
Criminal Justice Council
Criminal Justice Office
Many Stamford Youth Help in Summer Recreation Program
A group of Stamford youngsters assist in a summer recreation program coordinated by High School Athletic Director Bill Anderson. Activities span the swimming pool baseball diamonds gymnasium and playgrounds with Coach Jerry English aiding and student leaders including Jerry Leavitt Bobby Anderson Bill Garrett Bob Riley Gail Lehrmann Diane Dickerson David Clark Lynn Precht Austin Bolin Classic Sims Stella Pryor and Mark Green.
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Stamford
Sammer
Bill Anderson
Jerry English
Jerry Leavitt
Bobby Anderson
Bill Garrett
Bob Riley
Gail Lehrmann
Diane Dickerson
David Clark
Lynn Precht
Austin Bolin
Classic Sims
Stella Pryor
Mark Green
Notable Texans Linked to Huntsville Home
Sam Houston was the most famous Texan to call Huntsville his home. Others included Henderson Yoakum Samuel McKinney A M Branch and Robert G Smither.
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Sam Houston
Huntsville
Henderson Yoakum
Samuel McKinney
A. M. Branch
Robert G. Smither
Governor Jester to Attend Texas Cowboy Reunion Arrival
Governor Beauford Jester will attend the Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 4 and be honored at a dinner at the Reunion grounds guest cabin. The event is highlighted in the Stamford American files from June 24, 1949. The July issue of the Saturday Evening Post will feature the 2 page Post Picture Story with Texas Cowboy Reunion color shots.
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Beauford Jester
W. G. Swenson
Saturday Evening Post
Post
Jones County
Pioneers Parade Highlights Stamford News Ten Years Ago
Salt water damage threatens six land sections near Stamford airport. City officials seek investigation by the state road commission. Golf star Charles Coody returns with a three foot trophy after a Fort Worth win. City council renews leases on farm property, funds highway patrol meals, and approves a 200 dollar board grant. New president of Jones County Fair Association is J W Simmors. Lake Stamford bid notice for camping shelters due July 1. The Texas capitol building history noted. a baby son, Steven James, born to Warrant Officer B J Barnett Jr and wife.
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Harry Steenson
Stamford
Texas Water Rights Commission
Texas
Austin
Commission
Water Rights Commission
Stamford Airport
State Roadroad Commission
Abilene
R. H. Coody
Charles Coody
Fort Worth
Stamford- Tcu
Stamford Lake
Gene Wells
Jones County Fair Association
Lake Stamford State Park
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Clifford Beggs
Bill Buie
Stamford Housing Authority
J. A
Iife
Liquor Control Board
LCB
John Connally
Lone Star Gas Company
Railroad Commission
Lone Star
Its Property Investments
Attorney General
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
State Board of Education
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
U. S. Senate
Driskill
By Ace Reid
Jake
Governor Jester
Bill Lehmberg
Stamford Square
Pioneer Hall
Anson
D. Hassen
Fareed
Nadia
Huda
Hassens
Haskell
American University
Beirut
American High School
Curley Hayes
Roy Weaks
Texas Softball League
Carl Cook
Don Sterns
Carlton Kelly
Don Precht
Elmer Bell
Elton Portwood
James Hall
Stamford American
Board of City Development To
J. W. Simmors
Texas Capitol
State Board of Control
B. J. Barnett Jr
Steven James
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Dixie Miller
B. J. Barnett
Nella Barfield
Macon, Ga
Cousin
Vista Duncan
Paula Carlton
Houston
Stamford Country Club
Mrs. Carlton
Webb Vaden
Mrs. Webb Vaden
Garrett Chevrolet
Pace Letters
Pontiac
H. T
Chevelle Cpe
Imp
Stamford, Texas
FORD
Vauxhall
Abilene, Texas
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