Suburbs lose UMTA transit study funding
UMTA informed the North Central Texas Council of Governments that no additional funds are available this year for suburban transit operation studies. Arlington Irving Grand Prairie Garland Mesquite and Richardson sought Phase I data collection and Phase II system options. UMTA urged inclusion in the 1974 75 Unified Work Program. Glen Ford noted the studies are vital to the area’s transportation improvement program. Wayne Sherrell Arlington transportation director presented the proposal. Irving Mayor Dan Matkin indicated other suburbs might join.
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Urban Mass Transportation Administration
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Arlington
Irving
Grand Prairie
Garland
Mesquite
Richardson
COG
Bill Pitstick
UMTA
Glen Ford
Ford
Wayne Sherrell
Arlington Transportation
Dan Matkin
Bomb threat reported in Richardson. no injuries found
Richardson police investigated a bomb threat aimed at a local business in Canyon Creek Village Shopping Center. No bomb was located and no injuries occurred. Police also handled theft reports and ongoing regional transportation planning discussions involving UMTA and COG.
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Richardson
Canyon Creek Village
Clearwater
Dallas
S. Sherman
Police Appeal May Draw Crowd In Richardson Case
A 10 a.m. civil service hearing on Friday may be packed as spectators gather over the termination of Detective James Wilson from the Richardson Police Department. James Alexander of the Citizens Committee for the Truth About Officer Wilson says the event will address the recent internal investigation and the handling of the case, with former Police Chief J W Golden having resigned.
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Civil Service
James Alexander
Citizens Committee For the Truth
James Wilson
Bers
Noah
City Hall
Jim Wilson
Civil Service Appeal Board
Alexander
Fourth committee plans for Richardson Fourth of July
Richardson prepares an Old Fashion Fourth of July with a noon flag raising at Richardson High School, a 6 p.m. parade through West Richardson, and a 7:30 p.m. Musical Revue at the stadium followed by a 9 p.m. fireworks display. The event features pet shows, clowns, games, and a crowd‑pleasing parade. The committee includes Jaycees and many civic groups, funding from a sustaining fund to cover fireworks and activities.
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Susan Sanders
Jay Richey
Howard Sartori
Richardson High School
Richardson
Texas
Jaycees
Cottonwood Park
Belt Line Road
Coit Road
North Texas
West Richardson
Viv Sartori
Jaycee-Ette Aide
Dallas Musicians Union
Warren R
Bob” Lilly
USAF
Teen Power
Professional Engineers
Jaycees, Kiwanis, Elks
VFW
Richardson Association For Children With Learning Disabilities
Jaycee Ettes
Camp Fire Girls
Scouts
Daughters of the American Revolution
Naval Reserve
Richardson Wire
Planners delay re zoning vote on Central Park site
City Plan Commission split four to three to close the public hearing on Zoning File 7415 and study the proposal at a June 25 meeting with a possible decision July 2. The request from Central Park Inc seeks re zoning 123 acres from IP M1 to C M and other districts to clarify building uses and accommodate a motor hotel and auto sales.
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City Plan Commission
Plan Commission
Joe James
Central Park, Inc
Central Park
O-M
Paul Putty
Charles West
Richardson Chamber of Commerce
West
John R. Downing Jr
Hampshire Lane
Arapaho
Carl Skibell
Fire marshal outlines safety precautions in Richardson fires
Two Richardson houses burned last Tuesday within a few blocks. Fire Marshal M L Todd cited careless smoking and wood shingle roofs as key factors, with total damage around 35000. He urged replacing shingles with fire resistant treatment and emphasized quick calling of the local fire department.
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Richardson
M. L. Todd
Todd
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Transportation Steering Committee
Matkin
Dallas County
Roy Orr
Metropolitan Planning Organization
MPO
Dallas County Commissioners Court
Orr
Tom Vanderegriff
Jim Tyson
Commissioners Court
Less Club
Sartori
Bob Hughey
Hughey
Wilson
Gary Taylor
Taylor
Rg Oe
Civil Service Commission
Carl McClellan
City Council
McClellan
Howard Hern
Thomas Hardy
Raymond Noah
Centennial Boulevard
Greenville Avenue
Public Works
Glen Lang
Commission
Richardson Fire Department
Dallas Fire Department
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