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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1978
Page
4
Stamford residents face a Saturday election as three Southern Jones County residents challenge three veteran hospital district directors. A Supreme Court appeal by southern taxpayers adds to the uneasy climate, with doubts over out of town candidates and calls for regional representation.
DPS records for 1977 show crime rising in Texas with violent crime up despite a 1.3 percent overall decline. Felony theft fell seven percent, ninety percent of crimes occurred in cities, and only 23 percent were cleared by arrests. FBI nationwide trends echoed the rise in violence.
Mr and Mrs L S Furrh of 206 North Weatherbee Stamford will receive special recognition from the Stamford Dairy Queen for having the longest marriage among February wedding anniversary dinner registrants. They wed April 6 1920 and will celebrate their 58th anniversary this year. The program includes free dinners at participating DQs in Central and West Texas as a gift from Dairy Queen.
Abilene businessman and Democratic candidate Fike Godfrey denounces excess legislative influence by lawyers. He argues government should reflect all people, not just one profession, citing his diverse background as engineer rancher and civic leader. He vows broad district representation across professions.
Stamford American items note Camp Fire girls banquet from 1968 with 200 attendees. Local elections set for Stamford Tuesday with three councilmen and three hospital district directors. Grants and civic appoints include an $11,960 HUD master plan grant, Fine Arts Club officers, Woman's Forum officers, Jack Hornsby revives cafe as Jack's Steak House, Stamford High School Bulldogs at San Angelo Relays, and district tennis results. Also updates on Stamford Electric Cooperative leadership and industry roles for Stenholm and Lester.
Calhoun brothers Ron and Bob share top honors as they return from college for a weekend visit. Ron attends Texas Tech and becomes assistant sports editor of the Toreador while Bob serves as house manager for Delta Sigma Phi at North Texas State College in Denton. The page also notes Easter pageant participants, military promotions, academic honors, a birth, and several divorces.
Editor notes watergate era books tied to crimes and royalties. A New York suit seeks profits from H R Haldeman book The End of Power, with possible future actions against Nixon and Dean. The writer questions the law and mocks truth in memoirs, calling Watergate tales humorous fiction.
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