Spaced out over the moon editorial by Greg Jaklewicz
Greg Jaklewicz reflects on the full moon amid a West Texas dust storm. He recalls past Moon landings, notes NASA’s shuttle Columbia setback at Kennedy Space Center, and contrasts American space progress with Russia. He evokes national pride and hopes for future shuttle missions despite dust and danger.
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Drinking age raised to 19 stirs Texas Legislature
In Austin the House approved a bill to raise the minimum drinking age to 19 amid debate on fairness for 14 year olds who can vote or join the military. Sen. Bill Sarpalius leads, with Sen. Carl Parker clashing over resolutions. the measure awaits final Senate action before a governor's signature. A broader redistricting plan and debates over the Permanent University Fund accompany the coverage of state politics and education funding. The report also notes Gov Bill Clements sparing Prairie View A&M and Attorney General Mark White chasing a thief who stole a birthday gift, then retrieving it during a brief pursuit.
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Pioneers on Parade Wins 4-H Skit at 1961 Fair
Stamford items report a Lueders 4-H group winning first place with Mandy Spoils the Wedding at the Jones County Share the Fun Festival. Participants included Philip Newsom Rita Parks Clifford Fuqua Lionel Felts Carolyn Mullins James Wilhite and Brenda Hodges. Also noted are Texas college scholarships for Wayne Bates and Ronnie Gerloff, and Stamford city election plans with three council seats on April 4. Glenn O Dell to judge and Mitcham as assistant. clerks Purcell and Lcudder.
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Stamford Bulldogs sweep Red Dog Relays in Ranger
Pioneers on Parade ten years prior report notes Stamford Bulldog Tracksters dominate the Red Dog Relays in Ranger for their second straight meet win with 83 points ahead of Dallas Sunset. Robert Stevenson led with a 100 yd dash win a second in the 220 and a sprint relay leg as Stevenson Young Selmon and Medford set a meet record 41.4 in the relay.
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Andy Young
Matt Selmon
Ricky Medford
Hospital Board Sees Stable Finances and Tax Bonds Status
The hospital reports solid physical condition and finances with $750,000 tax bonds issued and $540,000 remaining. Valuation stands at $2,542,240.75 for buildings land and all equipment and furnishings. Board members include Humphrey Jack Mills Sam Baize Leroy Lundgren Eugene Watts Gene Swison Joseph High. Monthly meetings involve Hospital Administrator John B Martin Hokanson. A Texas A&M System note appears with Becky Saunders predicting spring and fall fashion color trends for apricot peach and coral.
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Humphrey
Jack Mills
Sam Baize
Leroy Lundgren
Eugene Watts
Gene Swison
Joseph High
Butterflies Save TV Protests The Old Philosopher Satirizes Media
The columnist argues networks can fill air time by declaring butterflies endangered to replace protest coverage. With 16 000 butterfly species, protests and cameras would fuel TV news into the 21st century, preserving headlines over sensational activism.
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Spain
Mrs. Kainer Receives VFW Honor at Stamford Post
Evelyn Kainer was presented an appreciation certificate by Stamford Post 9179 VFW at a joint meeting of post and auxiliary. The award, a golden citation, praised her for loyalty and three years of service to the VFW, presented by post commander D E Livengood.
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Stamford Post
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D.E. Livengood
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