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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1981
Page
4
Editorial by Greg Jaklewicz stresses mutual effort between community and newspaper to serve readers. It explains why deadlines, early submissions, and clear policy matter, noting late stories are accepted only for high importance and that courteous requests aid staff in covering events.
Texas budget planners await congressional action on several appropriations bills to determine expected federal aid losses. Officials warn cities in Texas may lose at least 223 million, with 136 million from CETA grants and cuts across education and public works. The Legislature may face higher state funding needs for human services or further cuts next session.
Stamford stories span a 95th birthday for Mrs. J M Bennett celebrated with family and friends, a Renault prize to Norris Sellers in a McDonald’s contest, first 1962 car displays by Buies, a labor camp permit for Farmers Co op Gin, stadium press box upgrades, and local news briefs including church leadership changes, a marksman achievement, a football win over Seymour, and a district clothing workshop in Denton.
Stamford High School vocational agriculture instructor and FFA advisor Weldon Holbrooks has been nominated to receive the FFA Honorary American Farmer Degree. The nomination, supported by the Texas FFA Association and approved by the National FFA Board of Directors in Alexandria, Virginia, accompanies Stamford Chamber of Commerce dinner plans themed Advancing Stamford in a Changing World. The event at Stagecoach Inn starts 7:30 with tickets at 3.50. Anson Highway. Also notes meteor sighting near Fort Worth and local farm weather, births, and Stamford Young Homemakers officers for the year.
Washington needs budget cutters now says editor J.A. in a humorous letter about reducing government spending. He jokes about Pentagon meal prices, milk in school lunches, and even ketchup as a vegetable. He notes private sector cuts matter and muses on belt tightening and bootstraps in a lighthearted tone.
A reader laments teenage participants not being recognized after a 22 hour Jerry Lewis Telethon shift, noting that credit went instead to the Houston Oilers cheerleaders and referencing the letter on page 5.
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