Stamford Welcomes Cowboys Reunion and Local Progress
Roy Craig notes Stamford’s hospitality during the Texas Cowboy Reunion and reflects on town life. Gov Price Daniel warns Texans to drive safely during the 4th of July period amid rising holiday traffic deaths. Also covered are Mrs. Martha Tredway’s Diaper Jeans Inc expansion, a Little League parental tiff in Houston, and cattle vans passing through Stamford with a bold slogan.
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Moon conquest debate in a Johnson grass farm review
The Old Philosopher argues space exploration risks and costs. He notes scientists split on moon missions and asks if conquering the moon or planets would truly control Earth, reflecting on budget strains and a Shakespeare quote.
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Austin Highlights Pre Special Session Quiet Period
The State Capitol rests as Gov Price Daniel visits Hawaii for a Governor’s conference. Legislators study tax measures while Daniel eyeing tighter lobby rules. Lane warns against compromise. Bills signed include UH state funding and Carling Brewery measure. 549 bills passed, 14 vetoed.
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Pioneers on Parade for Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade
The Stamford American notes rain eased and fields drying as notable figures visit for the Texas Cowboy Reunion opening parade on June 30. Officials John B. Sheppard Olin Culberson and L D White ly expected in Stamford. Palace Theatre changes to Spanish American films. beef price ceilings to be posted June 25. girls softball trials at Wendeborn Field. Round up Hall reopening with a donation dance. Jack Fuqua joins state club board in Abilene.
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Abilene
Pioneers Parade Spotlights 1936 Cowboy Reunion
Stamford officials passed a traffic regulation ordinance at the city council meeting claiming no record of previous traffic rules exists. Decoration of the business district with bunting and flags began for the Cowboy Reunion as local houses close on July 6 for the holiday in place of July 4.
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Shamburger Lumber Company
Stamford Exchange Club
C. M. Lester
Stamford
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Bettis Farm
Weinert
Bill Morrow
Wichita Record-News
Wichita Falls
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W. G. Swenson
Dallas
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Cc. E. Combys
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Efrank Morrow
Texas
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Regula
State Treasury Goes On Credit Basis As Taxes Paid
The 1906 Stamford News reports Texas funds exhausted. general revenue cash basis ends. Tax collectors have turned in all taxes, with Robbins predicting a full cash return next year. Stamford grows with Bumpass buying 15 lots for rental cottages and Dr. Rutherford moving his office.
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