City Charter Election Methods Discussed At Open Session
About 30 residents attended as the Del Rio charter commission debated electing a seven member city council and mayor through mixed methods. The panel favored precinct plus at large voting with majority rule and three voting precincts, while appointing the mayor by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Drury Wood
Wood
del Rio
Buena Vista
E.W. Marlowe
G. W. Cox
Mike L. Fernandez
City Charter Commission
George M. Thurmond
Beauty Contest to Highlight West Texas Entries
In Del Rio visiting sisters from Mertzon and other locals attend a regional gathering. Odessa will host a Miss West Texas beauty contest from July 2 to 4 with 25 entries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Mae Lightsey
Mertzon
del Rio
Jim Lightsey
The
Environmental Service
Odessa
Rebel Leader Jailed After Hue Siege Ends
Premier Ky ordered arrest of Buddhist antigovernment leader Thich Tri Quang, once Hue’s rebel captain. Quang, who started a 14 day hunger strike, was moved to Saigon and held in a clinic as monks and villagers faced a siege at Vien Hoa Dao pagoda. Police maintained the camp, while nuns briefly protested in Hue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Growald
United Press International Saigon
UPI
Nguyen Cao Ky
Saigon
Thich Tri Quang
Hue
Serre
Quang
Johnson
Vien Hoa Dao
Plane Crash Kills Two and Damages Hampton Homes
A crash involving two Marine jets near Buckroe Beach left two dead, including a mother and her infant, with more than 100 homes damaged or destroyed. Fire officials reported major fires, widespread ruin across a four block area, and crews searching wreckage for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Lassote
Noha Meg
Lloyd H. Nickelson
Buckroe Beach
Mary
Open Meet Tonight On New City Sewer Regulations
Del Rio Water Board airs proposed regulations for sewer system policies affecting subdividers and individuals at an open meeting tonight at seven. The policy aims to standardize treatment and address long standing sewer issues with board officials noting limited interest from the public and subdividers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio Utilities Commission
Water Board
Hilary E
Doran
Harold Shepherd
The
W.S. ‘Nixon
Ity
E.W. Marlowe
Film Highlights Parks Scenery in 28 Minute Color Docu
A 28 minute color documentary titled Golden Eagle showcases outstanding scenery from Amistad Recreation Catr. It features scenes with Newman at his office and promotes family recrea tees. Contact 775-6114 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clee
Amistad Recreation Catr
Roveramants
Ne Tee
Newman
Narcotics Trial Opens in Federal Court Here Texas
The special term began Monday with jurors chosen and the Castano case proceeding in federal court. A juvenile, Delta Head, pled guilty to a marijuana tax charge upon importation and received a two year probation under supervision.
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Castano
Texas
Round of a major Communist offensive noted
Fragment mentions the 101st Division clashing with Communist forces in a round of fighting, with no further readable details.
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Charter Group
Okays
Around Town
HA JO Fleetwood
Bucky Lee Burditt
Mary and
Doris Heath
Ver
Harry Strebeck
Ambrelcan Angus Association
San Felipe
W.E
Bill) Zorn
G.W. Cox
Juan J. Gaitan
Walter Grimmer Jr
News-Herald
O Buddhist Movement
T.G. Maclock
Langley Air Force Base
Merrill Phillips
U.S. Naval Air Station
Norfolk
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