Smith Veto Sparks Texas Legislature Clash and Public Funds Debate
Gov. Preston Smith vetoed the one year appropriation bill, angering lawmakers who had passed two year measures. The conflict centers on highway funding and state finances as critics accuse leaders of tapping every fund to avoid new taxes. The piece notes governance limits, past figures, and ongoing water rights questions while praising the Texas Cowboy Reunion as a key local attraction.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Conference Committee
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Highway Department
Smith
Barnes
Pappy O’daniel
Farmers and Cities: A Wary Editor's Note on Debt
The Old Philospher on Paint Creek muses that big cities near bankruptcy have disrupted farm policy. He contemplates how urban debt shadows rural problems and questions where governments should seek relief, criticizing Washington’s debt approach. Petunia care advice follows.
State to Launch Major Crime-Fighting Push in Texas
Austin reports the largest state crime plan in Texas history to be approved for $1.1 million in action grants to state and local units. An initial $850,350 planning grant began, with $235,000 for riot control gear. If successful, $11 million more in federal aid could follow in 1970. The effort unites 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 Youngsters Helpin in Summer Recreation Program
A group of Stamford youths assist in the summer recreation program coordinated by High School Athletic Director Bill Anderson. Activities span swimming, baseball, gymnasium work, and playgrounds with supervisors including Jerry English and student leaders 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. Local note lists Sam Houston as a famed Texan from Huntsville with others named Henderson Yoakum, Samuel McKinney, A. M. Branch, and Robert G. Smither.
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Stamford
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
Governor Jester to Attend Texas Cowboy Reunion
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 announced by W G Swenson, reunion president, with a Texas background tied to Stamford. The July issue of the Saturday Evening Post will feature Texas Cowboy Reunion color photos.
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Beauford Jester
W. G. Swenson
Saturday Evening Post
Post
Jones County
Stamford Airport Lands Damage Spur Salt Water Probe
Salt water is damaging about six land sections near Stamford airport as officials seek the source. The state road commission in Austin and Abilene are asked to investigate. Also reported: golfer Charles Coody, 21, returned with a three foot trophy after winning the Men’s West Texas golf title in Fort Worth. City council renews leases on Stamford Lake farm property to Gene Wells and approves funds for patrolling during the Stamford Cowboy Reunion. J W Simmersonson is named president of the Jones County Fair Association. Lake Stamford State Park seeks bids by July 1 for camping shelters and facilities. The note mentions the 1888 Texas capitol built with Northwest Texas land payments and sealed bid procedures.
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Stamford Airport
State Roadroad Commission
Austin
Abilene
R. H. Coody
Charles Coody
Fort Worth
Stamford- Tcu
Stamford Lake
Gene Wells
Stamford
Jones County Fair Association
Lake Stamford State Park
Son Born to Couple Barnett Jr Parents
Warrant Officer and Mrs. B. J. Barnett Jr. are the parents of Steven James, born Friday, June 20 at Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Dixie Miller of Abilene and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Barnett of Stamford. Nella Barfield of Macon, Ga., is visiting cousin Vista Duncan.
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B. J. Barnett Jr
Steven James
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Dixie Miller
Abilene
B. J. Barnett
Stamford
Nella Barfield
Macon, Ga
Cousin
Vista Duncan
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Clifford Beggs
Bill Buie
Stamford Housing Authority
Harry Steenson
Texas Water Rights Commission
Commission
Water Rights Commission
Philospher
Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
United States
New York
Chicago
Dallas
Washington
Lfe
Liquor Control Board
LCB
John Connally
Lone Star Gas Company
Railroad Commission
Lone Star
Attorney General Rules
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
State Board of Education
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
U. S. Senate
Driskill
By Ace Reid
Jake
Sam Houston
Huntsville
Henderson Yoakum
Samuel McKinney
A. M. Branch
Robert G. Smither
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. Simmersonson-busi
Texas Capitol
State Board of Control
Paula Carlton
Houston
Stamford Country Club
Mrs. Carlton
Webb Vaden
Mrs. Webb Vaden
Garrett Chevrolet
Pace Letters
Pontiac
H.T
Dr. Re
H. T
Chevelle Cpe
Imp
Stamford, Texas
FORD
Vauxhall
Belair
Abilene, Texas
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