Richardson ISD to vote on 20 million bond for new schools
Trustees call a $20 million bond election for April 6 to fund major additions to 11 existing schools, a new high school, two junior highs, four elementary schools, and 15 central libraries. If approved, the tax rate would rise to $1.32 per $100 valuation over three years, with no current plan for higher operation costs.
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Richardson Independent School District
Board of Trustees
Northwood
J. J. Pearce
Lake Highlands
Stults Road
Jim Bowie
Forestridge
J. Frank Dobie
Spring Creek
Mohawk
L. W. Berkner
Forest Meadow
April 1 Deadline for Medicare Doctor Bill Insurance
Gordon James of the Social Security Administration Dallas warns that April 1 is the enrollment deadline for those over 65 not yet signed up for the doctor bill portion of Medicare. The period covers coverage starting July 1 with half the premium paid by federal funds. those with prior claims must file by April 1 for charges in 1966 to receive reimbursement.
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Gordon James
Social Security Administration
Dallas
James
Lion
Medicare
Social Security Office
Rawlins Street
Progress editions of Richardson Daily News available
Extra copies of the 1968 Progress Edition may be purchased from the Daily News at 111 E. Main. Call AD 5-5246 for orders. Price is 10 cents per copy for pickup, or 35 cents per copy mailed with advance payment.
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Progress
Richardson Daily News
E. Main
Daily News
News
County Election Jigsaw Seeks Central Office Overhaul
County Clerk Tom Ellis argues Dallas and neighboring counties need one central office to manage elections to save time and money. He envisions two main election days yearly to cut costs by about 75 percent, citing current scattered duties among Building Maintenance, Tax Assessor, Election Board and precincts, with lapses risking machine shortages.
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Dallas County
Tom Ellis
Harris County
Commissioners Court
Election Board
Tary
Ellis
Six Promotions at Richardson Savings Announced
Richardson Savings and Loan Association reveals six major promotions by president C. W. Cassidy Jr. W. A. Smith becomes vice president in charge of the Installment Loan Department. Elose Kile named secretary. Robert Laman assistant vice president overseeing Loan Servicing and Real Estate. Pat Elliott treasurer. Lynda Martin and Jane Love promoted to assistant secretaries.
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Richardson Savings and Loan Association
C. W. Cassidy Jr
W. A. Smith
Elose Kile
Robert Laman
Pat Eliott
Lynda Martin
Jane Love
Richardson Savings
Richardson
Smith
Richardson Chamber of Commerce Contact Club
Kile
Focal Office
Pathlight Chapter
American Business Women’s Association
Garland Chapel
ABWA
North Texas State University
Laman
Georgia
Vietnam
Little Rock University
Uni
Elliott
Odessa College
Texas
Martin
University of Texas
Association
C. W. Casidy Jr
Love
Maryland
Baltimore Business College
John Hopkins University
University of Baltimore
Beauty is Good Business in Richardson Beautification Plan
Dick Harper chair of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee urges citywide participation by all groups to pursue a total city beautification. He stresses action along Central Expressway to shape first impressions for HemisFair, calls PTA and church groups to coordinate efforts, and plans leadership for categories to ensure coordinated progress toward a long term city image. Continued on Page 8.
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Dick Harper
Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee
Harper
Richardson
PTA
Collins Texas Credit Union to Hold Annual Meeting
Collins Texas Credit Union will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Richardson High School Auditorium. More than 2,000 members are expected to attend with 1968 and 1969 director elections on the agenda. A doorway prize drawing includes a 1968 American sports model automobile for attendees who joined before the meeting. The credit union serves 7,000 members with assets over 4 million dollars and offers a five and one half percent dividend semi-annually. All Collins Radio employees and their immediate families are eligible for membership.
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Collins Texas Credit Union
Richardson High School
Belt Line Road
Collins Radio
GOP Men’s Club to host school board candidates
The Richardson Republican Men’s Club hosts candidates Dr. Charles Richardson and R. P. Baxter for a Saturday breakfast conversation at the Ramada Inn. The event includes a Q A with three pre submitted questions and floor queries.
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GOP
Richardson Republican Men's Club
Richardson
Charles Richardson
R. P. Baxter
Ramada Inn
Evolution of a Country Population Milestone Reflected
A U S News and World Report breakdown highlights shifts in the nation as 200 million people age, with 87 percent not recalling a time before federal income tax, and various birth-year milestones tied to historic events from Prohibition to space flight.
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USA
U. S. News and World Report
U. S
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Mark Twain
South Greenville
Richardson High
Richardson Heights
Northrich
Richardson Junior
Spring Valley
0. Henry
Hamilton Park
Southwest Center For Advanced Studies
D. S. G. Inge-Vechtomov
Leningrad University
Biology Division
Tagar-Tv
Royston C. Clowes
England
Daniel L. Harris
Carsten Bresch
Germany
Patsi
Board of Directors
Versity of
Arkansas
W.W. A. Smith
Mrs
Pat Elliott
Mrs. Eloise Kile
Mrs. Lynda Martin
Baxter
Dave Hankinson
Baker’s
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