18 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Richardson Daily News
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1977
Page
1
In a suburban series spotlight a battered wife, Joan, recounts years of escalating abuse, failed attempts at counseling, and a dangerous path to independence. She details threats, restraining orders, minimal police aid, and a hard-won divorce leading to self‑reliance and advocacy for laws aiding abused women.
Richardson Police Chief Kenneth Yarbrough announced a policy change for the Neighborhood Youth Service program to accept juvenile referrals from the Dallas Police Department. The move aims to ensure RISD funds benefit all students, including Lake Highlands residents, with working details to be set with Dallas officials.
George T. Spence, 1239 Delmont Dr., died Friday night when his home burned in Richardson. Firefighters found him on the couch in the den after entering at 11:55 p.m. The fire marshal cites cigarettes as the likely cause. The blaze was put out at 3:10 a.m. with damages estimated at $25,000.
The council will meet Monday at 4 and 7:30 PM to handle administrative business. Bids for traffic signal equipment sanitary landfill compactor and golf department carpet will be opened and an extension with Yellow Cab Co of Dallas reviewed. Several easements including UT Dallas drainage fire lane and utility rights from multiple entities are slated for acceptance. An evening session will include bids for the Huffhines Park recreation center.
Berkner and Richardson High Schools faced off in the losers bracket of the Pepsi Cola basketball tournament over the weekend. Page 5, Section 1.
Bell's double name listing for married couples in the city phone books drew only about three to four percent of Dallas customers, with most still using the husband’s name. Fort Worth saw few takers as the 1978 directory preparations continued, and public info officials noted many customers are unaware of the service.
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