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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1981
Page
4
An informal editorial recounts two novices, including Sir Philip Ashby, trying golf for the first time. The writer describes awkward swings, near misses, and humorous mishaps on a two×nine fairway course, finishing nine holes in 60 strokes and the back nine in 59. They praise the sport's odd charm and plan to play again.
State politics heat up as filming for The Beat Little Whorehouse in Texas spurs Capitol buzz. Gov Bill Clements eyeing re election. Briscoe McKnight Armstrong potential contenders for Democratic primary. Strake may run for lieutenant governor. Hobby quiet but musters support. Humorous anecdotes from a Texas dove hunt and an accidental boot toe mishap color the scene. Perot keeps Medicaid contract via National Heritage Insurance amid new guidelines. Harding releases patriotic single to aid charity, denying gubernatorial run hopes.
Adult education typing course starts Monday at Stamford High School led by Mary Gannaway. It runs 10 weeks in the high school typing room, from 6:98 pm, with a $20 fee. For more information contact Dave Goodrich or Mrs Gannaway.
Cotton producers report a strong early harvest around Stamford with high prices and long staples at Douthit Gin. Stamford High Band Boosters Club names committees. Linda Merriott named TWU cheerleader. Leila Jane Giles pledges Delta Gamma at North Texas State. Stamford Bulldogs beat Colorado City 16 0. Tom Gray captures top football score prize. Robert H. Dickenson serves aboard USS Ingraham in the Sixth Fleet.
Editor notes a budget cut diminishing a space listening project. The Old Philosopher argues intelligent life beyond Earth remains speculative, suggesting aliens may ignore Earth signals due to rock and roll noise and U.S. inflation rhetoric. He jokes that aliens would balk at high mail costs as a sign of economic folly.
Oct 7 1971 Hazel Overton sworn in as Avoca postmaster. She started in Avoca 15 years ago and grew up near the town. Stamford city bids for gasoline supply and about 22 000 gallons expected. Wells yield signs decision deferred. United Fund kickoff breakfast set for Monday at Cliff House with Rev Jarrell Sharp speaking. Clements O Richards elected Region 6 Texas Municipal League president. Mrs Herbert retires at Stamford Memorial Hospital. surprise party held. Stamford school board members seek one way streets near Oliver Street school. Forrest Rasco reported improved after pedestrian vehicle crash. Don Ferguson to Miles as local manager. David Dobbins to Anson. Farrs celebrate 50th anniversary with open house. Jones County highway project contract awarded.
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