Mayor seeks volunteers to dress up Stamford for TCR
Stamford Mayor Martin Blackburn calls for volunteers with riding lawn mowers to help curb crass and weeds ahead of the 49th Texas Cowboy Reunion. He seeks residents with civic pride to mow boulevards and parks so city crews can focus on alleys and rougher areas. The effort aims to present a welcoming town for visitors during the upcoming event.
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Fuel Crisis Dominates Texas Capitol Debates and Rationing
Energy dominates this week at the State Capitol with talks on rationing conserving and sourcing fuel amid short gasoline supplies and long lines. Governor Clements ordered purchase limits and a California style odd-even license plate plan to curb demand as truckers threaten Texas sales, affecting Houston and Dallas regions.
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Kubiak
Rockdale
Farabee attacks DOE for energy policy failure
Texas state senator Ray Farabee criticized Washington for lacking a coherent National Energy Plan and urged action on four points including a national policy, conservation, energy alternatives, and prioritized agricultural and healthcare needs. He cited DOE conservations plans and spoke to Wichita Falls Lions Club, while noting Governor's energy resources aid amid fuel and harvest challenges.
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Pvt. Cedillo completes auto repair course
Pvt. Frank Cedillo Jr. of Stamford recently finished a wheel vehicle mechanic course at Fort Jackson South Carolina. The program trained students to maintain and repair automotive and related equipment, covering engine systems, fuel and electrical fundamentals, and the use of diagnostic tools. Cedillo entered the Army in February of this year.
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Brownsville Man Catches 34-Pound Catfish at Lake Stamford
Billy Scholer of Brownsville caught a 34 pound yellow catfish Saturday June 23 at Lake Stamford. He used goldfish bait when the large fish struck, marking a sizable freshwater catch for the angler.
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Pioneers On Parade Oldtimers Marker At Bunkhouse
Stamford July 3 1969 long article details the 39th Texas Cowboy Reunion parade through downtown Stamford starting at 4 pm Thursday The Stamford Garden Club selects Mrs Dave Walker to chair a committee landscaping the new marker honoring oldtime cowboys near the Bunk House The granite marker lists oldtimers presidents and recounts the group origin and its annual gathering with chuckwagon chow
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Stamford Garden Club
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Oldtimer’s
Stamford
Pioneers on Parade Cowboy Reunion Opens in Stamford
Stamford prepares for the 29th annual Cowboy Reunion three day event beginning today drawing an estimated 59 000 visitors. The program includes rodeo performances with prize saddles and a memorial service for 25 oldtimers. Charles Coody, current state amateur golf champion, added another win with a 68 at the San Angelo Invitational. A four cent commemorative stamp goes on sale July 5 at the Stamford post office. Nancy Kennedy joins McMurry College summer band and twirling school starting July 12. Velour fabrics gain popularity in sportswear per Becky Culp. Longhorn Production Inc. filmed ranch operations in Stamford ahead of the rodeo show.
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Dallas
J A ponders SALT debate in Senate as Others weigh arms limits
The Old Philosopher on Patt Creek dissects the forthcoming Senate SALT treaty debate. He doubts minds change through reason alone, noting debates may stretch to Thanksgiving and that persuasion often hinges on influence and favors rather than logic. He weighs arms limits and questions if any senator has truly altered their mind.
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