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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1981
Page
4
In Stamford a March 12 meeting drew only twelve adults to discuss a summer youth baseball program. With 158 kids last year across 13 teams, organizers need a governing body and seven officers, totaling 33 adults, to run the program. The local protest centers on funding and leadership rather than professional strikes.
Greg Jaklewicz reports on Stamford youth baseball, noting limited summer activities and the benefits of organized play. Despite strong adult support in Abilene, Stamford leagues suffer from disorganization and caregiver apathy, risking elimination without renewed community involvement, including a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at West Texas Utilities.
From the Stamford American files dated March 16 1961 the city prepares for a mayoral election with Ryland Gleaton and Roland Kelley opposing incumbent W B Harrison. Police Chief B Q Cooper stands unopposed for reelection. The annual Bulldog Banquet honors Stamford High School athletes at the National Guard Armory. The Junior High Invitational Track Meet in Stamford Saturday features 100 boys from 12 schools with trophies and ribbons awarded.
The Old Philosopher discusses taxation in a humorous plan to teach students via grade redistribution. He explains how moving points from top scorers to lower ones highlights tax concepts and notes the limits of such teaching once students enter life and face real redistribution.
AUSTIN Texans debate a March presidential primary while party nominees stay in May. Education funding via a new Higher Education Permanent Fund aims to broaden PUF support to all 17 state universities, funded by a three cent ad valorem tax per $100 valuation.
Beene Woodie superintendent and Rolling Plains directors feature in a mixed news update. New science building bids target a junior high campus while Wilson’s Medical Practices Act debate prompts comment from Texas Medical Association officials. Also notes Pierian Club breakfast, new Rolling Plains Cotton Growers directors Clinton Moss Melvin Rosenquist and H L Ford, plus a Texas Agricultural Extension Service family life outlook by Dorothy Taylor.
A Stamford letter reports an organizational meeting for the 1981 baseball program with twelve in attendance. It notes 1980 had eleven Little League teams, one Pony League, one Senior League, and about 158 registered players. To match 1980 activity levels at least thirty three volunteers are needed as coaches, managers, and officers.
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