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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
1
Carrollton woke to defeat of water and sewer bonds and two minor issues. Voters turnout was 303 as concerns rise over city growth, tax rate, and revenue bonds. Editorial urges bring bonds back soon with focused, single-issue consideration and transparency.
Extem of Carrollton, a Missile Systems Corp. subsidiary, won a 2.156 million dollar U S Air Force contract to manufacture 750 Electro Mechanical Devices. Work spans Carrollton and Grand Prairie plants with final testing at Carrollton. Completion in ten months and about 200 staff.
A zoning change request to convert land along Marsh Lane in Addison from A Residential to Commercial for a shopping center was filed with the Addison Planning Commission. Dallas attorney Harold G. Wren represents owner Jack Judd. A public hearing is set for Friday July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Addison Community Building.
Carrollton City Council votes to rent a booster pump and 500 gallon tank from J L Myers Co to serve the Otis Engineering maintenance building during peak load periods after a tax bond failed to fund a new water storage reservoir and pumping station.
The unofficial April 1 population for Farmers Branch was 13 251, announced by City Manager Mel Orman after receiving data from James W. Strowd. The figure is preliminary, with a final census count due later, and contrasts with the 1960 figure of about 9 60. City leaders expect a larger population near 13 661 and note growth as among Texas’ fastest.
The Chronicle emphasizes its role as Carroll's top provider of local news, boasting the largest daily and weekly circulation among nearby papers. It underscores comprehensive coverage across communities, events, and public interest stories.
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