Global Van Lines unloads new $21000 newspaper computer
Editorial team struggles to haul a 1000 pound Global Van Lines computer into Stamford American as part of a space age journalism upgrade. Forklift aid from Kenneth Marr and a Coca Cola warehouse, plus West Texas Utilities, finally deliver the Compugraphic system after a 2 1/2 hour maneuver. The trek began in Wilmington, Massachusetts, with Stamford as the second stop on the Texas run.
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Global
Stamford American
Coca Cola
Kenneth Marr
West Texas Utilities
John Wendeborn
John
Jay
Tom Davis
Tom
Global van Lines
Stamford
Texas
Willmington
Mass
Richards
Davis Brothers Haul Across Texas in Dad's Truck
Greg Jaklewicz profiles Tom and Jay Davis as they drive their stolen-truck hauler for Global, from Stamford to East and West Texas with layovers in Houston and Gilley's Anaheim, facing insurance hassles and weigh-station challenges while chasing the romantic image of trucking.
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Stamford
Tom
Jay
Waco
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Houston
Gilley's
Global
Anaheim
Calif
Tom Davis
Richardson
Azle
West Texas
B.J
Davis Brothers
Central Texas
John
Jay Davis
Texas California feud over fruit safe guards and fuel tax raise
Texas and California clash over medfly quarantine harming California fruit exports while Texas lawmakers consider adding unemployment and motor fuels taxes. Governor Clements faces labor union opposition and a Georgia crime aid flap, shaping a volatile political week.
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Bill Clements
Bill Clayton
Clayton
Clements
General Revenue Fund
Texas Farm Workers Union
Texas
Senate
Weaks Named To All Tournament Team In Amarillo Ride
Ronnie Weaks of Stamford earned spots on both the All Western Junior College Conference team and the Region V All Tournament team after the recent Region V event in Amarillo. The march of Stamford events continues with the Eastern Seal drive and church music program upcoming at St. John's United Methodist Church featuring Maurine Turner and Bach selections.
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Stamford American
Ronnie Weaks
Roy Weaks
Stamford
Amarillo
Weaks
Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club
H.H. Corley
West Texas
Abilene
Stamford Music Club
St. John's United Methodist Church
Pioneers On Parade 1971 Stamford School Board Races
Ten years ago in Stamford local election news highlights Place 3 candidate Don Starr and Place 4 candidate Clayton Childress running unopposed. Kenneth Hughes announces challenge to Leland Nauert and Billy Joe McKeever for Place 5. Dr Tony Selmon to not seek another term. DDD inaugurated March 21 with testing to begin. Two Jones County youths registered for Local Board 77 in January 1971. Names David Bryan Clark and Lewis Wayne Lyckman listed.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Stamford Telephone
Bill Gilliland
Southwestern Bell
Kenneth Hughes
Leland Nauert
Billy Joe McKeever
Tony Selmon
Don Starr
Clayton Childress
Jones County
Local Board No
Putnam High School Hosts April Homecoming for Alumni
Putnam High School hosts a Saturday homecoming on April 18 with 9:30 a.m. registration and a 2 p.m. program in the auditorium. Honorees are Mr. R. W. Reynolds and Mrs. Roland Nichols. Dock Heslop of Roswell NM. will preside. Mack Eplen’s of Abilene caters a noon meal at 5.55 for adults and 3.45 for children under 10.
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Putnam
Putnam High
R.W. Reynolds
Roland Nichols
E. (Dock) Heslop
Roswell
N.M
Mack Eplen
Abilene
M.E
Dock) Heslop
Clarence Armstrong
Calvin King
Charlie Eugene Cunningham
Criminals blamed for jail overcrowding satire
An editorial letter from J.A. on a Johnson grass farm argues that jail overcrowding stems from crime rates and federal mandates. It jokes that criminals should curb offenses or hire better lawyers, noting inflation and revenue cuts impact prison policy and questioning judge orders.
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Washington
J.A
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Weet Texas Press
Stamfont American
Harm Dilion Street
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Pinterest
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Marekine
Mamtornt
Seber Pda
Kates
Jones
Nee Moo
Oberammergau
Germany
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Rev. Watkins
St. John’s
Rein
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Lewis Wayne Lyckman
Wedgeco
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Ross Gentry
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Bunkley
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