24 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Richardson Daily News
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
1
A public hearing on a zoning change was scheduled in Richardson City for the stated date at 8 00 PM. Details are partially given, with formal notice indicating city proceedings and public access to the hearing.
Public hearings before the Richardson City Council and City Plan Commission invite citizens to engage directly in municipal governance. The article explains how zoning changes are proposed, noticed, and debated, with guidance from officials on effective public participation and meeting conduct.
The American Cancer Society plans a traveling mobile unit to provide free physical examinations for women in Texas. Schedules and routes will be decided after the state ACS division meets next week in Dallas.
Richardson and the Dallas metropolitan area exceed the national doctor ratio with about one physician per 750 residents. Richardson hosts 55 physicians across general practice and specialties, supported by nearby Dallas facilities and Southwestern Medical School expansions. Dr. Walter Arnold notes urban areas attract doctors for cultural, teaching, and research opportunities, while cautioning potential future shortages in primary care as the region grows.
Senator George McGovern wrapped a tough Texas day after a luncheon with Lyndon B. Johnson and headed to Chicago to meet with Mayor Daley. In Austin he met with Gov. Preston Smith and others while leaders from black, Mexican American, Chicano and labor groups pressed for unity and minority roles in a future Texas campaign.
Dallas and Tarrant counties are among 10 urban targets for establishing area agencies on aging to coordinate Federal nutrition programs and related services. Population figures show 65 plus residents ranging from 14,985 to 102,320 per area, with Dallas 88,243 and Tarrant 52,148. The plan aims to channel major resources through these areas while later funding will reach other regions. The Tarrant County Community Council recently received a grant of 39,595 on August 4 for an area council.
Attorneys for the city of Garland and Texas Power and Light meet in Dallas County courthouse for a ruling on which utility will serve Raldon Corporation s Garden Court Homes on Belt Line Road. The 9 a.m. hearing in Judge Snowden Leftwich s 192nd District Court will consider an injunction TP and L seeks against the city and city manager Charles Duckworth to stop interference with construction of Raldon electrical facilities. TP and L seeks 1.5 million dollars for damages and lost revenues. merits arguments likely months away.
Senator John Tower announced that the Department of the Navy awarded Collins Radio Company a contract worth 2 376 395 dollars for the manufacture of two Link 11 communication systems. The work will be performed in Richardson with training courses included.
John Garner reports a break in at his car on Richardson High School parking lot with a stereo deck and tapes valued at 59 dollars. A 16 year old was arrested for violation of the State Narcotic Act after police found marijuana at 1206 Ashland. Travis Cox reports a burglary at his La Salle home with a clock radio valued at 39 dollars. Two boys ages 15 and 16 were arrested for destruction of private property and public intoxication, later released to parents.
Judge Robert Hall ordered the clustering of three Grand Prairie elementary schools amid a desegregation suit. Board President R N Sandlin indicated potential appeals, while the policy action underscores ongoing district tensions and legal strategy shaping local education in Grand Prairie.
Rev B D Vanderslice pastor of Richardson Heights Baptist Church leads a newly formed Chaplains Group. The non denominational body will provide hospital chaplains for area facilities, three hours daily with 24 hour call, to aid pastors in hospital ministry and meet spiritual needs. Offices are in Town North Plaza LBJ Freeway Suite 125.
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