Tough issues on tap for Congress
Washington notes that Congress faces a packed fall with focus on the economy and the Omnibus Farm Bill. Expected actions include immigration hearings on amnesty and guest workers, clean-air act renewal, crime legislation, AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia, and MX missile site compacting in Nevada.
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Washington
D.C
Congress
White House
Texas
Mexico
House
Senate
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Israel
Nevada
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New Mexico
Center hosts musical tones and varied activities this week
The VIP Center schedules Tuesday and Wednesday musical programs with Rev. Larry Armentrout and Rev. Larry Taylor and Olney duo Elwanda Fletcher and Jay Hall. Bingo Friday features Lynn White calling, with Skip Bo added for seniors. Regulars include dominoes, bridge, exercise and sing along, plus Tuesday Thursday Handiwork. Weekend menu lists Oven fried chicken and chicken fricassee with sides and desserts.
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Larry Armentrout
First Baptist Church
Larry Taylor
Avoca Baptist Church
Armentrout
Bulldog Booster Club
Elwanda Fletcher
Jay Hall
Olney
VIP Community Center
Fletcher
Hall
Lynn White
Skip Bo
Chevrolet donates car to Stamford High
Stamford Independent School District received a Malibu from Chevrolet to aid students in automotive mechanical careers. The program since 1971 donates damaged and non saleable vehicles to non profit educational institutions, with engines components and tools also offered for teaching purposes.
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Chevrolet
Stamford High
Stamford Independent
Richard E. Lannen
Lannen
WCTOG seeks joint 1982 audit and staff actions
The West Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee met on September 23 approving a joint 1982 audit proposal to consolidate the council’s organizational audit with required program audits. It authorized ammunition purchases for the Law Enforcement Academy, reviewed Criminal Justice Division rule changes, approved out of state travel for Aging Program staff, designated Joe Montgomery to a Texas Association of Regional Councils board seat, and offered consumer advice on choosing a suitable iron.
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West Central Texas Council of Governments
Wctcog
Wctcog Law Enforcement Academy
Zero Bullet Company, Inc
Criminal Justice Division
Governor's Office of General Counsel and Criminal Justice
Knox County
Southwest Society On Aging
Joe Montgomery
Texas Association of Regional Councils
TARC
East Texas honors student and Stamford church changes
Karen Pritchard, among 35 East Texas State honors students, studied in the honors program. The Rev Stanley Leaf Sun day becomes Bethel Lutheran Church pastor. Ronnie Tomlinson earned Army commendation before Aug 11 separation and now lives with Diane Selby and their son Michael in Ranger where he is assistant grocery manager. A longtime Stamford congregation sold its building and members will join other local churches.
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Karen Pritchard
Bob Pritchard
Stamford
East Texas State University
Stanley Leaf
Bethel Lutheran Church
Ronnie Tomlinson
U.S. Army
Diane Selby
Michael Warren
Ranger
Tomlinson
United Way kicks off 1981 Stamford campaign Monday
The Stamford United Way drive opens its 1981 fall campaign with a noon luncheon at Cliff House Restaurant. The goal is 17000 to fund 13 local services including Southwestern Diabetic, Stamford Day Care Center, Salvation Army, Red Cross Blood Bank, Youth Center, Senior Citizens Nutrition and more. Birger Haterius serves as president and drive chairman with Don Welch Frankie Dickerson and Charisse Vasek as directors.
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United Way of Texas Drive
Cliff House
Stamford
Southwestern
American Red Cross
Texas United Community Services
Birger Haterius
Don Welch
Frankie Dickerson
Charisse Vasek
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Congressional Comment
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U. S.department of Labor
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Linda McCormack
McCormack
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Piggly Wiggly
John Adams
Stamford, Texes
United Way
West Texas Utilities
Starsavers Certificate
BIG Country Savings
C.D
Stamford, Quanah, Haskell
Abilene
City Cab
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