Colorful Parade Opens 3 Day Run at Richardson Fair
Richardson's 38th annual Community Fair and Exposition enters its final day as thousands enjoy a carnival atmosphere on Greenville Avenue. A parade of floats and bands opened the event, while spectators endured heat after a schedule mixup. Activities include Indian dances, helicopter rides, the midway, art displays, a Teen Revue, and the Hootenanny featuring local talent and Ed Bennett.
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Post Office Zip Code System Gains Momentum in Richardson
Postmaster George Kemp reports the Zip Code program in Richardson is growing, with steady inquiries and expectations to be well underway within a year. Since going into effect July 1, machine sorting reduces human error. state directories listing Zip Codes will be sold by the Government Printing Office and carried by carriers wearing Zip Code patches.
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Gem of Thought on Happiness and Faith
Happiness to me is the true, the beautiful and the good, in refinement over fashion and simplicity over ado. A life of open listening and unselfish living brings bliss, greatest for one whose trust in God rests, echoing Psalms 128:2. Delma B Reno signs.
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Plan Commission Sets 2 Hearings
The City Planning Commission approved two zoning requests for presentation to the City Council. Gemco Homes plans duplexes north of the 600 block of Rotary bordered by Grove Road, previously single family zoned. A 77 lot Canyon Creek Road subdivision plat also approved for residential building.
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City Council Plans Bids On Three Projects Tonight
City Council to open bids for three authorized projects including Newberry Bridge and dam on Newberry Drive. Also bid openings for a 1.0 million gallon storage tank and west side pump station enlargement, plus sewer and water mains on Greenville Avenue. A pump contract at Richardson site and a zoning hearing for Tobin are on the agenda.
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Police Activity Calm Amid Light Traffic Accidents
Police report calm conditions with few accidents over the past days. A Dallas driver lost control on Spring Valley Road, hitting the White Rock bridge guard rail with about 800 dollars damage. No serious injuries. A shooting occurred on Westshore Drive with two shots fired from an unidentified car. A Stonebriar Apartments resident faces malicious damage charges after knife cuts damaged walls and door at a unit managed by Dave Coppage.
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St. Paul's School
First Issue Marks Progress Milestone for Richardson Daily News
The Richardson Daily News announces its first edition with a strong pledge to serve the community. Editors express faith in Richardson’s growth and commitment to public information, urging local support to make Richardson the best town in Dallas County and beyond.
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City explains pest control policy amid pesticide concerns
Richardson city defends its chemical mosquito control program after citizen complaints tied to The Silent Spring. State Health surveyed the area, recommended strategies including larviciding, drainage, and space spraying. The city employs diesel oil larvicide and a Buffalo Turbine dispersing benzene hexachloride dust while awaiting ongoing evaluation.
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