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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
2
The La Marque Times reporting address 1118 Bayou La Marque Texas notes it is entered as second class matter at the La Marque post office on September 19 1957 under the act of March 3 1879.
Police Chief H G Whitmire presided as fines were paid and many driving charges dismissed. George Fleming 18 of Texas City faced a hot rodding claim after his employer's Ford pickup damaged a traffic sign. judge dismissed for lack of proof. Multiple verdicts followed including guilty counts, fines, and numerous dismissals amid a July incident at Lake Rd Cedar Dr.
The Cedar Dr and Bayou Rd council authorized a traffic signal at the busy intersection near La Marque Junior High and Cedar Bayou Shopping Center with a goal to be active when schools start in September. The council also approved tax valuations at 23,753,556 and set the ad valorem tax rate at 1.60 per $100. Other actions included sewer-extension surveys for Brown and Main streets, Parade of Homes Month, a Dowell Chemical Co easement, utility franchise tax letters, pollution control concerns, and a 40 mph speed limit in construction zones on the Freeway.
La Marque's Tiger Stadium renovations raise capacity from 4900 to 9250 to fit District 12 AAAA play. Improvements include a new larger press box on the west side, a second press box on the west end, expanded restrooms and concession stands, a 42 inch crowd control fence, field phones, new public address system, and enhanced lighting doubling capacity. Parking space will be created by selling Mora buildings, and Howell Street will be upgraded to improve traffic flow.
La Marque will lose Dr. David M. Blacklock and his wife as they move Aug 15 to Ann Arbor Michigan to enroll in the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Both hold medical degrees and will earn master's degrees after nine months, qualifying as directors of public health units.
Scouts competed in section and regional division placing first and third respectively. News conference featured Lorne Greene Dan Blocker and astronaut Ed White announced an early 1965 orbital flight co pilot. Campfire faced rain but proceeded. Jamboree demo shown bamboo surf rod. 53 000 Scouts attended closing candle ceremony led by President Johnson.
Departments demonstrated foam fire suppression to cut water damage, filling rooms to extinguish fires before dissolving and blowing away. Field tests included Arcadia car fires Galveston overhead oil tank fires and Kemah burning tire piles.
Column recaps a Kansas City Star clipping contrasting Lincoln and Kennedy, with dates and names, then reports on La Marque literacy comments, Cedar Bayou Shopping Center progress, and an invitation to form a local children's theatre led by Mrs. William L. Cloud Jr. The piece promotes community growth and civic involvement.
The Texas Department of Public Safety invites 50 applicants to its Law Enforcement Academy in Austin. The four month program begins November 19 with an 800 hour curriculum covering law enforcement and professional driving. Applicants aged 21 to 35, height and health standards, and U.S. citizenship required.
The La Marque Mainland Times recalls events from 1954 including Guy H. Popham Jr. named chamber manager, Richard Wolters Jr. pictured with an 87 pound tarpon, a 144108 dollar city budget filed for 1954 55, Ann Anderson awarded a music scholarship, and school building work for mentally retarded children in Texas City. Also notes voter turnout, water restrictions, Paul Hopkins starting as police, Republic Tigers Little League title, Fisherman of the Month award, birth of Renee White, Billy Gustafson Navy life update, and Garden Club executive board opening session.
La Marque firefighters responded to six fires and one medical emergency since last Friday. Incidents included three vehicle blazes, two residential fires, and a business fire behind Custom Automotive. A fatal heart attack occurred at 1122 Main, and a Pepsi delivery truck burned at Texas City Wye after an employee attempted to refuel with engine running.
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