Brazos Bridge Stands Firm at Ninety in Waco
The Brazos River bridge in Waco, completed January 6, 1870, remains in use by drivers as the older span carries traffic one way while the newer Interurban bridge handles the opposite direction. Built by the Waco Bridge Co and later purchased by the county for maintenance, it has endured floods and aging since its toll days. The Heritage Society of Waco plans a bronze plaque honoring its service.
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Good Ships Overhauled While Other Ships Sail
AP reports GAO says Navy overcharged for materiel transferred to foreign aid and urged refunds. Repairs on LSTs ranged from 3590.0M to 635,000 while last US Fleet overhauls cost 119,000 to 172.0. Navy defends thorough work for overseas use and argues pricing was appropriate for first class condition and usable matériel with substitutions in current inventory.
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Moving Lights On Times Square Are Asking For Work
A towering LED style sign in Times Square flashed a plea from 22 year old Carol Shelton of El Paso who used the stage name Laine Carol seeking acting work. The message claimed no clear sponsor but drew dozens of inquiries and auditions offers from theater officials.
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12 Safety Rules For Yuletide Fire Safety
New York report lists twelve Christmas fire safety tips from the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Rules include selecting a small tree, keeping it outdoors until setup, placing it away from heat, using flame proof decorations, inspecting lights, using UL labeled sets, keeping a switch away from the tree, not burning lights when away, and promptly discarding wrappings and a drooping tree.
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
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Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Home Inspection Plan Vital To Prevention
The nations Fire Service reports over 14 million homes checked for fire hazards this year with about half of U S fire departments participating in an ongoing prevention program. States have begun prevention conferences and by 1960 all states should run such programs as a method to reduce dwelling fires and save lives.
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
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Twin Buttes Reservoir OKed by Texas Water Board
The State Board of Water Engineers approved a 32.4 million dollar Twin Buttes Reservoir permit near San Angelo to serve San Angelo Water Supply Corp and Tom Green County Water District 1. Federal funding backs construction with 4 million for irrigation water and 4 million from Congress to start. The project site near Lake Nasworthy will supply municipal and irrigation needs, with total irrigation rights reduced to 25,000 acre feet and overall permit set at 54,000 acre feet.
Sayers Plans To Seek Re election To County Post
Philip Sayers announced his bid for re election as county commissioner in Precinct 3. A 58 year old Harton native, he runs a hardware business in North Houston and has served on the Aldine School Board. He has been a county commissioner for five years.
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Texas A and M
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