PISD to Sell $8 Million in Bonds Amid Tax Debate
Trustees vote split to issue eight million dollars in construction bonds ASAP to cover projected operating expenses. at least two million needed by March 1 for reinvestment. Funds aim to finish current projects, design new schools, and build an athletic stadium, despite past opposition from Ken Lambert and Mary Beth Applewhite to exceeding two million for immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Lambert
Mary Beth Applewhite
Eir
But Lambert
Applewhite
Mike Newman
Pam Troboy
PISD
Marybeth Applewhite
Trustees differ on 2.5 million stadium funds
Two trustees oppose the stadium financing claiming taxes will rise beyond the projected 66.7 cents debt service. They cite revised valuations showing a 83.7 cent rate by 1977-78 and warn a 15 cent increase may occur over five years, far above the voters’ promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Medanich
First Southwest
Medanich
Lambert
Bible Distribution upheld by Plano ISD for fifth graders
The Plano Independent School District will continue distributing New Testaments to fifth graders through Gideons despite protests by three mothers alleging religious bias. The board also tabled a policy on use of school facilities by churches awaiting input from affected groups, proposing weekend cafeterias at $23 per hour and weekday cafeterias at $18 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Troboy
Plano Independent School
Gideons
Plano
Plano Considers Third Bank for Local Area
The Regional Administrator of National Banks accepted an application seeking a third bank in Plano. The proposal involves nine investors from Plano and Richardson seeking regional banking expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
National Banks
Richardson
Post Office Jammed by Narla Whitehead in Plano
The Plano Post Office faces record crowds after the Dec 31 postage rate rise to 13 cents. Clerks handle long lines as customers buy 13 cent stamps, hold mail, and collect parcels. Local officials note similar rushes at area offices and a surge in demand for one and two cent stamps. Separately, organizers plan a City National Bank of Plano with initial 7,000 square foot building, seeking charter in six to nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Whitehead
U.S
Plano
18Th St
Billy Creed
Creed
Murphy
Independence Pkvy
FM 544
Norman Whitsitt
Independence 544
Police log notes incidents and vehicle crashes in brisk Monday activity
Police recorded three criminal mischief cases all minor, plus three runaways, one residential burglary, three motor vehicle burglaries and two thefts. Other events included a false alarm, a stolen stereo, a simple assault, and three arrests for intoxication and traffic warrants. 51 calls for assistance and four accidents were logged with five vehicle collisions detailed, involving residents of Murphy Allen Seagoville Borger and others.
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Dallas Police Dept
Fiat
Katherine Belew Shockley
Murphy
Sunbeam
Walter Charles Stallman
Eastport
Dallas North Pkwy
Jupiter Rd
Chevrolet
Gentry Thomas Jones
Allen
Plymouth
Bertha M. Wagner
Goodyear
Ford
James Eugene Matney Jr
Elderwood
Pontiac
Carol Hail Evans
Tampico
Park
FM 544
Larry Dale Blankenship
Borger
Richard Thomas Martin
Seagoville
SH 5
UW President Named Plano United Way Leader
Bob Roberts, Plano United Way president, led the 1975 campaign to near the dollar goal, with total pledges about 50 000 and a 6535 rise from last year. Re-elected officers include Jim Taylor as vice president and Mrs Pat Riehn as secretary, while several new and continuing directors join the advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Roberts
General Telephone Co
United Way of Plano
Roberts
United Way Fund
Alan Johnston
Jim Taylor
Texas Power & Light Co
Pat Riehn
Plano United Way
United Way
Boy Scouts
Child Guidance
Girl Scouts
Ministerial Alliance
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Southwestern Diabetic Foundation
USO
Leon Gregory
Luminator and
Taylor
Fred Burton Jr
Home Metal Products
L.B. Showalter
Condley & Co
Harry Thompson
Plano Chamber of Commerce
Jack Harkrider
Daily Star Courier
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Piano
Bible Distribution Upheld
Gideon
New Bank
Whitsitt
City National Bank of
Citizens National Bank of
Independence National Bank of
Nathan E. White Jr
Arbor Cove
Jimmy B. Eubank
Monticello
Robert T. Dry
East Lane
Robert L. Harrington
Westwood
E.W. Switzer
Willowbrook
Roland Dickey
Valley Creek
Janwood Circle
William A. Kramer
High Vista
Paula L. Stringer
S. Central Expressway
Charles A. Richardson
Greenleaf
Billie Creed
Wildcat
Tommy Kimbrough
Plano Senior High School
Plano Independent School District
Kimbrough
John Clark
Plano Wildcats
Bill Roberts
Lionel Berry
Nathan White Jr
John Waddell
North Texas Municipal Water District
John Findley
David McCall Jr
Plano Savings and Loan Assa
McCall
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