Texans Embrace Track As Spring Meets Texas Tech Meet
Editorial notes spring track in Texas with a lively recap of the Texas Tech regional meet on the South Plains. Highlights include Tony Tolson’s 46.51 clocking, David Williams’ dramatic 3200 win, Ray Tyler’s 6-8 high jump, disqualifications in the 400 meters, and Stamford relay prowess.
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Longhorn
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Tony Tolson
el Paso Austin
South Plains
David Williams
Amarillo Tascosa
Williams
Tiny Ray Tyler
Gary Coleman
Tolson
Austin
Texas
el Paso
Abilene High
Proffitt
Cordell Anderson
Cest
Thornton Huntt
Breckenridge
Bucks
John Wendeborn
Greg Jaklewicz
Pioneers on Parade Twenty Years Ago Stamford Drive Success
Stamford American reports 1961 cancer drive near completion with funds likely higher than last year. House to house canvass led by Women's Forum raised 281.70. downtown drive by Rotary Club brought 529.50 with several reports pending. Also notes 1961 football captains elected Fred Hudson Jimmy Harkins Roger Tipton and district news on 4-H, Camp Fire and club activities.
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Fred Hudson
Jimmy Harkins
Roger Tipton
Earl Stagner
Stamford
Women’s Forum
Dave Walker
Rotary Club
Dick Roland
Jones County
Midwestern State University
Kirby Clayton
Mary Newberry
T.C. Rice
Texas Tech
T.C
Stamford High Sch
Capitol Debate Ends In Stalemate Over Initiative Reform
Governor Clements blasts House for killing the Initiative and Referendum bill after widening it to all issues. A tax reform showdown looms as Ways and Means opens curbs on Peveto and Nabers plans, with debates on local control and state funding. Senate approves generic drug bill and shelves nonbrand substitutions, aiming to save consumers over $20 million annually.
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Austin
Clements
House
John Sharp
Placebo
Ways and Means Committee
Wayne Peveto
Lynn Nabers
Peveto
Nabers
Clayton
Don Rains
Senate
Texas
Hamlin Art Club Show Awards Given at Hamlin High
The Hamlin Art Club held its annual show on April 26 in the Hamlin High School cafetorium. Ribbons were awarded by judge Mary Sears of Abilene to Ann Bolles, Vernel Driver, Liera Drummond, Louise Goodgame, Ella Mae Hayes, Chic Hewett, Oleta Joiner, Margaret Norton, Benna Reynolds, and Gene Walton for first, second, third and fourth place in multiple categories.
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Hamlin Art Club
Hamlin High School
Mary Sears
Abilene
Ann Bolles
Vernel Driver
Liera Drummond
Louise Goodgame
Ella Mae Hayes
Chic Hewett
Oleta Joiner
Margaret Norton
Benna Reynolds
PIONEERS ON PARADE-10 YEARS AGO SENIORS HONORS MAY 1971
Stamford American reports on the 1971 Stamford DECA annual employee employer banquet at Cliff House Restaurant with guest speaker Tom McElroy Sears Roebuck Abilene. DECA projects funded the supper and awards followed April 21 Stamford High School elections.
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Stamford American
Stamford
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Cliff House
Tom McElroy
Sears- Roebuck and Co
Abilene
DECA
David Clark
Richie Harris
Citizens owe government 139 billion loan question
A reader ponders how the U S government allegedly hired private collectors to recover 139 billion dollars owed by citizens and federal employees. He questions foreign debts like Poland's 26 billion with Russia's motives and who would repay if power shifts, noting international finance exceeds public understanding.
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Washington
U.S
Poland
United States
Russia
Stamford Class of 1956 Plans July Fourth Reunion
The Class of 1956 at Stamford High School schedules a reunion for July 4 at the Lions Club Building in Stamford. Seven members remain unlocated: Donald Campbell, Jack Curiel, Dale Hamby, Hazel Klose, Katie Moss, Charles Saunders, and Kelvini West. Contact Reta Vaden at 773-2556 or 1402 Compton, Stamford, 79553 with current addresses for these graduates. More details will be announced later.
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Stamford High School
Lion's Club
Stamford
Donald Campbell
Jack Curiel
Dale Hamby
Hazel Klose
Katie Moss
Charles Saunders
Kelvini West
Reta Vaden
Compton
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